We were lucky enough to be in town right when the USS Cobia had returned from dry dock so we…read moredecided to go to the maritime museum to check the sub and museum out. The city has a rich maritime history so the city is a perfect setting for this museum. Lots of well-curated exhibits house a ton of interesting stories and information. You can easily spend a full day if you really wanted to immerse yourself deeply into everything that they have to offer. Our family was there for about 4 hours and was able to tour the submarine as well as check out all of the museum. Great exhibits for all ages. My kids had fun looking at the model ships and playing in the water play area. We had to practically pull our youngest one out of the area because he didn't want to leave, ha! Prices for admission were comparable to other museums and events that we did in town and that included the guided sub tour. I'm glad we stopped!

More interesting than expected. We spent over two hours touring this place and we did not even do…read morethe sub (we've been in subs in other towns & museums). We were on our way to Door County and decided to take the longer way up since none of us had ever been to Manitowoc. We saw this place in the tour books and knew we had to stop. At first the price seemed a bit high even without the sub tour but in the end it was well worth it. The displays hit on a wide variety of maritime topics not just the subs that were built locally during WWII. I really learned a lot including about all of the shipwrecks in nearby Lake Michigan. I really liked the display of old outboard motors. Overall a great experience.

For once the Instagram algorithm did right, presenting me with an ad for this museum right before I…read moreleft for the UP and circled around the other side of Lake Michigan to return back to Metro Detroit. I had never even heard of Manitowoc, Wisconsin but I'd definitely heard of Keith Haring and Rahr West had a special exhibit of his original subway art. I'd seen Keith Haring art in person before but not original salvaged chalk drawings on what were blank advertising panels and I was totally geeked about it. They had a really extensive selection and it was awesome seeing it weathered and showing other layers of stuff stuck to parts of it, ads and whatnot as well as other graffiti on multiple panels. One had a little kid chalk drawing in addition to Keith's. Really wonderful stuff to see in pers and I didn't have to go to NYC or pay NYC prices to do so. This museum is donation based with $5 suggested for adults. The special exhibit does take up the better part of the space, wrapping around a central gallery and there's a smaller gallery off to one side. It had an awesome piece of folk art and a couple good landscapes but there wasn't a whole lot extraordinary in the permanent collection. They do have a little piece of a Sputnik salvaged from the streets of this city and a cool sculpture outside. Downstairs there's student art studios and some funky murals. They have a recreation of Starry Night made with bottle caps that covers a whole wall. That made quite an impression on me. There wasn't also a chalkboard with some examples of Keith Haring art next to it encouraging you to make your own Keith Haring style art, or not Keith Haring style if you wanna be an iconoclast. There's not enough in the permanent collection here for me to recommend going out of your way to visit but if they have an incredible special exhibit like Keith Haring and you find yourself in Wisconsin this is a fantastic little museum.

Here is a good museum. One of its claim to fame is the fragment of the Russian spacecraft Sputnik…read morewas found on the sidewalk in front of the museum. We enjoyed looking at the artwork from this museums collection. It's a free museum. Plenty of parking in street. The interior part of the house such as the woodwork and stained glass windows itself are stunning.

If you are looking for a place to visit in Wisconsin that is truly Wisconsin, then the Farm…read moreDiscovery Center is that place. What better way to learn about the Dairy's State's dairy industry than visiting a real diary farm and witness it's moo-vie stars (yes, there is a short movie and it actually is very educational and entertaining) in action. We got to watch a calf be born onsite that morning, then learn how agriculture brings food to our tables through well designed,interactive exhibits and then enjoy some tasty food at the onsite cafe (great cheese curd fries and burgers). As a bonus, there was a fun corn maze to grab a beer or a canned brandy old fashioned and get lost in. Our family had a good time. We spent about 4 hours there so well worth the admission price for the fun memories we had. Is it for everyone, maybe not but it is probably a good idea to learn about where your food comes from and how it impacts your community. Have fun and learn something useful. Win/win right there.

Great if you have small children. I came here with my adult son. Driven by it a bunch of times…read more Finally decided to stop and check it out. I should have figured it was geared to small children on my own but a heads up from the front desk lady would have been appreciated before I paid $36 for two adults. They did have a separate area where they kept a couple of cows about to give birth that was pretty cool. Overall, would not recommend unless you have children in tow.

Beautiful gardens to enjoy for free when visiting the Lake Michigan shore. Truly lovely and…read morerelaxing. Friendly staff. Lots of pollinators too. Highly recommend. Cannot bring pets here.

This free attraction is so pristine and beautiful (especially in July). Lake Michigan sparkles in…read morethe background-- it would be silly not to visit! Also, I think the best water fountain in the world might be here. It is cold and crispy and delightful! Free public bathrooms too what more could you ask for?

The place: I've never been to a drive-in movie that was…read morehosted in a parking lot. I'm far more accustomed to the rural drive-in movies with great furrows with hills to angle your car on, but this has a distinctive charm. Cars are free to park wherever they would like, though I'd recommend taller vehicles park farther from the screen for the sake of us smaller sedans. Inside the building, there are bathrooms and some arcade games. There's a concessions counter, but I brought my own snacks, so no need to look too closely. I did see posters for pizza! The "doors" opened at 6:30pm when the movie started closer to 9pm. We were the first in the pot when we showed up at 6:40pm, so we took a drive around the charming town to return closer to 7:30pm. Maybe half a dozen cars in the lot. There was even a puppy in the bed of the pick-up that parked next to us! The location: 40ish miles outside Green Bay 75ish miles outside Milwaukee 100ish miles outside Madison For those willing to make the drive out of the city, this drive-in is delightful. Located in a small town in Calumet County. The service: Quick and efficient! Pretty laid-back! The price: $6 for a double feature? Is there really a better deal than that? I was delighted. For this unique experience, we got our money's worth and more. Next time: I hope they show a classic flick, there's something delicious about 80s and older films at the drive-in. Why yes, I do intend to return!

The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because one of the program leaders was yelling at guests…read moreupon entry about parking. The group consensus amongst multiple guests was that she didn't give a great first impression. She was rude, unprofessional and seemed unapproachable throughout the wine with alpacas event. That being said, the helpers and alpacas were amazing! The staff bringing the alpacas around were young, but wise about all things alpaca. The staff helping for the wine event were helpful, too. They had a great selection of snacks to pair with the various wines and you got a good pour at the end with the wine of your choice. They had music which helped in the background and it was a local father-daughter duo. We enjoyed the group we shared a table with and compared tastings the whole time. The gift shop was open during the event and they had things like yarn, sweaters, soap, etc available for purchase. As you can imagine with a smaller setup, the prices were a little high, but it looked like quality products. It was a good event and I'd recommend it to someone in the area looking for something fun and different!

Alpacas? Wine? Yoga? Yes! Yes! YES! Oh my gosh, you guys! You can come here and do fun activities…read more amongst the cute lil alpacas and then sip wine while they stare at you in awe. LondonDairy hosts a variety of classes paired with alpacas to offer unique experiences. The owners of the farm are also into pairing alpacas with fun inspiring and unique experiences. Some of the classes on the farm even incorporate wine from some of the owners' favorite places abroad. I had the pleasure of attending alpaca yoga--our setting was serene; the day's weather was perfectly warm and bright; the yoga instructor was friendly and welcoming; and the yoga was gentle and relaxed. After class, we could sample up to 4 different wines, select a full pour, and then spend time petting and feeding the alpacas! We were also lucky enough to have come right after the birth of two new baby alpacas!!! One tip: Make sure you bring your own yoga mat or towel to better avoid the ants that may be in the grass. Some of the other classes offered at LondonDairy include a knit and drink series, as well as a paint with the alpacas class, too. Aside from classes, the place also has a gift shop with several unique items ($-$$$)--here you can purchase everything from a small takeaway items like ornaments and trinkets to full on winter clothing made from alpaca fur. They also have a section of alpaca yarn for all you knitters! I highly suggest visiting LondonDairy. So far, I haven't found anything quite like it. If you've tried goat yoga, it's time to step it up! :)

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From Madison, we did a loop "field trip" of some places and we picked out this lavender farm to…read morevisit. It was a tiny-bit hard to find, but if you see lavender along the road - that's it! The owner came out immediately upon exiting our car and gave us a tour of the lavender fields. We were allowed to walk through it and touch the plants to experience how they smelled differently. He told us of the various uses. They have two well-established plots and one in the making. They also have a beautiful flower garden and are working on a wildflower garden in the back. At the end we visited their store which is outdoors but a building is on its way. They sell products at markets as well. We bought lavender lemon lotion, lavender soap, chocolate lavender brownie mix, and lavender simple syrup. Our friend bought a roll on scent and a fresh lavender bundle. The bottom line is the family were so very friendly. They decided to go and pick fresh lavender (of any kind she wanted) for the bundle. They will talk about anything regarding the business, growing lavender, the history of the place. It's not a huge establishment but we were so impressed by our visit. Worth the drive!