If you want some obviously-Manitowoc photos from your trip, you're in the right spot. These iconic places will help you remember your trip so well that you won't even have to write next to the pictures in your scrapbook. Do people still do that, or is it just me? Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse…
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When it comes to celebrating the holiday season, Manitowoc has a twinkling gem you won't want to miss. The Rahr-West Art Museum, with its stunning architecture and impressive art collection, transforms the mansion into a winter wonderland of Christmas trees and decorations that will make you feel…
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Life is too short to spend time reading boring books — that's where indie book stores come in. Manitowoc is lucky to have three, highly-curated independent book sellers who would be happy to help you find the book that will go straight to the top of your TBR (To Be Read) pile. These women-owned book…
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October's on the horizon, and Halloween traditions will soon surround us everywhere. There are those of us who love light-hearted activities such as carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating, and then there are those who live for scary movies, haunted houses, and ghost hunting. If you fall into the…
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Among Manitowoc's top attractions is the Rahr-West Art Museum, and for good reason! This year marks 75 years since the inception of the museum. The Rahr-West is celebrating all year long, and here's a little history that shows how they got where they are today. History The museum is housed in the…
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The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse, a beacon of maritime history, has stood watch over Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline for over a century. It not only guides vessels safely into the harbor but also represents the rich nautical heritage of Manitowoc, the Maritime Capital of Wisconsin. 2025 marks…
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Haven't visited Manitowoc in awhile? New boutiques, restaurants and works of art are constantly popping up in our thriving lakeshore community. You’ll want to make time to visit these soon-to-be favorites on your next trip to the Manitowoc. In late 2023, the Rahr-West Art Museum welcomed Makili , an…
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The Rahr-West Art Museum is excited to be celebrating its 50th year of Art of Tablesettings ! This annual favorite began in 1974 when Mrs. Ruth West organized an exhibition of tablescapes inspired by works of art. The first exhibition of Art of Tablesettings took place in the Vilas-Rahr Mansion and…
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