Grace & John
Things to Do
North Beach Oasis
Enjoy live music and relax at this beautiful beachfront in downtown Racine! This is one of John and Grace's favorite spots. Complete with hammocks, palm trees, and volleyball courts, this beach is the perfect venue to experience the beauty of Lake Michigan!
Kids Cove Playground
This massive, fenced-in, wooden playground will keep the kids occupied for hours. Located right next to North Beach, this makes for a fun family stop!
Laurel Clark Memorial Fountain
Located right next to the reception venue, this nice-sized kids' splashpad is great fun for the young'ns!
Monument Square
Experience a slice of Racine's night life at this historic site. Check online for specific times when you might be able to catch a live band or two!
Racine Zoo
This is one of Grace's favorite places to go in all of Racine! If you've ever wanted to meet a kangaroo face-to-face, without anything in-between, this zoo is the place for you! ($8 for adults, $6 for children)
Christopher Columbus Causeway
Feel the ocean spray as you enjoy a walk along Racine's beachfront. This causeway goes by the Marina and ends at a series of grass steps: the perfect place for a picnic, as John and Grace have discovered! Grace's brother once found $200 there as well... Who knows? maybe you'll find some treasure, too! (Just watch out for geese!!)
Reefpoint Brew House
Reefpoint Brew House is one of the best restaurants in Racine. Overlooking Lake Michigan, this second-story venue has a ton of character- especially at night!
River Bend Nature Center
If you are the outdoorsy type, try spending a couple hours exploring Racine's natural beauty. In addition to a nature boardwalk, you can also rent kayaks and canoes! John's family has done this several times... Just makes sure you don't tip the canoe! (*ahem* Mary Marquardt.....)
S.C. Johnson Wax Headquarters
For you artistic folks, there are several buildings in the Milwaukee/Racine area that were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! This is one of the most popular to visit. We must admit, the architecture is pretty cool!
Racine Art Museum
While this attraction may be a bit more pricey ($15 admission), Grace's fellow art enthusiasts will enjoy perusing Racine's beautiful art collection!
Hobnob Restaurant
Want to travel back in time? Check out this super awesome, super swanky 60's diner! Truthfully, this place is a little pricey, but when it seems like Frank Sinatra could walk through the door at any second, the experience is worth it! It's the perfect place to grab a cocktail!