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    Wind Point Lighthouse, Racine
    Bruce K.

    Yes, please. After stopping to see the two lighthouses in Racine, this was a very pleasant visit though it was with the last light of the day. Still, the Wind Point LIghthouse was worth the visit. 108 feet tall, it is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It remains an active navigational aid though ownership of the property is now held by the Village of Wind Point. Free to visit the property, plenty of parking, a fantastic view and some true history here. [Review 20660 overall - 230 in Wisconsin - 1641 of 2023.]

    No headless parking.  Got it.
    Robert S.

    It's a lighthouse! It's cool to walk around the property and look at the lighthouse and the water that the lighthouse used to light! Parking was pretty nice. The grounds are well kept. I don't think I can think of one negative of our 10 minutes that we spent at this very fine lighthouse. I did enjoy taking a few pictures too!

    The welcome sign
    Ken O.

    After reading the reviews, I knew I had to checkout the lighthouse area. Great place to relax and reflect.

    Rhonda F.

    I happened upon this adorable area one afternoon. At first I was confused. I saw a police station, a courthouse and a party room for rent. All, at the entrance to what looks like a tiny park. I later found out that Wind Point is a village and their lighthouse is their signature focal point. Gorgeous homes, golf course and the lakefront location gave me dreams of moving there... It was a lovely afternoon, so a friend and I took a stroll around. The grand lighthouse is huge and impressive with quiet elegance. The vintage buildings add a touch of whimsey. There are park benches to sit and enjoy beautiful view of Lake Michigan. The memorial bricks are a sweet touch. There are grassy areas to walk around or spread out from others. This small area did not feel crowded even though there were quite a few visitors. Visiting from Chicago, this quaint village and all it has to offer, feels so sweet and innocent. I will visit again on my next trip anywhere near the area.

    Sign for the lighthouse..
    Rick V.

    This was a very nice stop near Racine. The lighthouse is in very good shape with pretty views of Lake Michigan. Nice benches and paved walkways on the grounds.

    Lighthouse
    Allison B.

    Very pretty! The grounds are smaller then I thought but still worth the visit! We were the only ones there. Which was great since we wanted to take photos. We visited about 11:30 am on a Monday.

    A relative took me to this peaceful lighthouse on a very cold (12 degree) day in February, and I enjoyed it very much! Since it was so cold, most of the time we stayed in the car in the large parking lot right next to Lake Michigan. The snow and ice added to the beautiful scenery. From their website, it looks like they allow people to go inside and climb the tower a few days each year. For warmer months, there are outside restrooms, a beach area, and gardens. Very relaxing place!

    The lighthouse.
    Diron K.

    Very cool old lighthouse. If your in Racine it's a must see. We were passing through and stopped to check it out, glad we did.

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    S C Johnson - Drano Max Gel

    S C Johnson

    3.3(10 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    This company does not respond to phone calls issues with their products they just ignore you, a…read moreterrible customer service dept and the fact their products are not safe, they ignore you so they don't have to deal with the issues. Their products are not safe!

    "S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (commonly referred to as S. C. Johnson) is an American multinational…read moreprivately held manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals based in Racine, Wisconsin. In 2017, S. C. Johnson employed approximately 13,000 people and had estimated sales of $10 billion. The company is owned by the Johnson family. H. Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO since 2004, is the fifth generation of the Johnson family to lead the company." CC Wikipedia There's an enormous amount of information on their website. This is another historic American Company. There's so many of their products my family has used over generations. I've taken photos of a few I currently have in my kitchen and bath. I'm a fan. This review is for the company not the building. I might add the headquarters building is historic in its own right. A definite must see if you're in Racine, Wisconsin.

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    S C Johnson - During the tour, photos are allowed outside the buildings but no photos are allowed inside.

    During the tour, photos are allowed outside the buildings but no photos are allowed inside.

    S C Johnson - Behind the glass tube windows, you can make out the round floors of the mezzanines.

    Behind the glass tube windows, you can make out the round floors of the mezzanines.

    S C Johnson - My rusty old can of Kiwi Shoe Polish. I haven't used in years. Posted with review 04/04/2020

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    My rusty old can of Kiwi Shoe Polish. I haven't used in years. Posted with review 04/04/2020

    SC Johnson Headquarters - Administration Building and Research Tower

    SC Johnson Headquarters

    4.8(24 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    SC Johnson Headquarters tour was the last stop on my Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin trip and it ended…read moreup being a great finale. The tour is free, you just have to register online. The headquarters has free parking and then you check in at the Golden Rondells, which was originally part of the World's Fair and then moved to Racine. The staff was nice and friendly and our guide was wonderful; over the course of the tour we found out that she was previously a research scientist at SC Johnson. The tour takes you through the outside of the buildings where you can see the glass tubes which are a primary exterior design feature. We got to learn much of the history of SC Johnson and how Wright became involved. I had seen pictures of the interior of the Administration Building yet actually walking in was incredibly impressive. The actual room feels revolutionary; the Wright designed desks clearly influenced office furniture design. The columns that are the defining element of the room are unique and combined with the open space, the translucent ceiling and curved elements the main room is awesome. What a revolutionary design. Next up was the Research Tower which the company has renovated and opened for the tour. It is amazing to see how Wright designed a building that had such technical requirements. Working in this environment must have been inspirational. We did get to go down to the basement and through the system of tunnels to the Fortaleza Hall which shows some of the SC Johnson history. The hall is impressive and really well designed. A cannot miss tour, the architecture is awesome, the tour is well done and SC Johnson managed to over deliver. The fact that SC Johnson has maintained and renovated these Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and offered a free tour is such a wonderful community service. If you are anywhere near to Racine schedule a tour you will not regret it.

    Holy security. We…read moretook a tour on a Sunday and showed up at the proper time. ***NOTE: If you are going on a tour - park in the small lot by the gold flying saucer looking building. It's to the left of the front gate. Walk into that building. I really liked the tour - we had to cut ours short to get to Wingspread in time. The security guards were accommodating and walked us back to the main entrance so we could leave. I would recommend this tour - not my favorite but still very cool, and another off the master list of places to visit.

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    SC Johnson Headquarters - Golden Rondelle Theater

    Golden Rondelle Theater

    SC Johnson Headquarters - Sculpture

    Sculpture

    SC Johnson Headquarters - Wright's Research Tower

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    Wright's Research Tower

    Racine Public Library - Who could ask for a better view while reading in your local library?

    Racine Public Library

    4.7(3 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Beautiful setting overlooking Lake Michigan, huge library, friendly staff from counter assistant…read moreall the way up to Director. Seed catalog for gardeners. 3D printers... all kinds of useful stuff. All free. Can't beat it.

    1) The library has respectable hours. I live in an area where every time I want to go to the…read morelibrary it happens to be closed! Kudos to however this library is being funded. 2) The books are taken care of. They don't look like they've been sitting untouched for decades. They look clean and in good condition. 3) Checkout is a breeze. You can be checked out or you can enjoy self checkout by scanning your card at a separate kiosk type deal near the counter. 4) You don't have to visit the library to checkout books! The Racine Public Library has an online checkout process that allows us to checkout electronic copies of popular books and read them on our devices. 5) You don't have to visit the library to return books you checked out at the library. There are drop boxes around the city where you can return books although it seems like they move from time to time. I thought there used to be one by Kohl's Food. I also thought there used to be one near Starbuck by the post office. Recently though, I found it at Lockwood Park on Ohio. All more convenient than going downtown to return books. 6) This library partners with other area libraries so you aren't limited to what is in the Racine location. 7) Location, location, location! It's so nice to have that whole wall of sunshine while shopping for books. This library is a very welcoming environment where you want to sit and read or research for a while. If you sit near the lake, it's a beautiful view you simply cannot beat.

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    Racine Public Library - Side of the library that's facing Lake Michigan

    Side of the library that's facing Lake Michigan

    Racine Public Library

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