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Racine County
Racine County has
something to offer everyone -from luxury condominiums that overlook
a modern 1,000-slip marina, to a quiet lake lot reminiscent of Scandinavia.
It is home to family-run dairy farms and major national corporations,
including Case (CNH Global), Modine and S.C. Johnson.
There’s
a lot of history here, along the many rustic country roads first trod by buffalo,
in the Victorian homes of Burlington, and at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wingspread
residence in Wind Point. The first electrical refrigerator was built in
Racine, while telling tall tales first became an art form in Burlington.
Racine County is
an outdoor lover’s paradise. In addition to the fishing opportunities
offered by Lake Michigan, the county has established 117 miles of bike
trails on lightly traveled roads. There are also four "off-road"
trails that connect with trails in Milwaukee and Kenosha counties. Quarry
Lake Park is considered a scuba diver’s dream, while the 80-acre
River Bend Nature Center offers hiking, bird watching, nature
studies and canoeing. The Racine Zoological Gardens are located
on 32 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline.
The arts have strong
roots in Racine County. The Racine Symphony Orchestra is the
state’s oldest continuous orchestra, while Burlington’s Malt House
Theater is the oldest community theater. Art lovers will want to
explore the new Racine Art Museum and the Charles A. Wustum
Museum of Fine Arts in Racine.
 Racine
A self-contained
economic center of its own, Racine developed independently -and sometimes
in competition with -the early industrial centers of Milwaukee and Chicago.
Today it is home to several prominent companies, including SC Johnson,
Case, Modine Manufacturing and In-Sink-Erator.
Few Lake
Michigan communities have capitalized on their location as well as Racine.
North Beach, located just north of the downtown, offers swimmers
and sun worshippers more than one mile of clean, white sandy beach.
Racine recently completed a major lakefront renovation that revolves
around Reefpoint Marina, one of the largest recreational boat
facilities on Lake Michigan with nearly 1,000 boat slips. Adjacent to
the marina is Festival Park, which houses many of Racine’s ethnic
celebrations and festivals. Overlooking the marina and Lake Michigan
are Lakeshore Towers condominiums and Gaslight Pointe,
an elegant mix of townhomes and condominiums.
North
Bay and Wind
Point
Located
just north of Racine, these two lakeshore communities boast some of the finest
homes, boutiques and shops in Racine County. One of the county’s earliest settlements,
Wind Point sits on a small peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan. The
Wind Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1880, is considered to be the oldest
and tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The area has long been a preferred
residential area for many of Racine’s civic leaders. Probably the most famous
home is Wingspread, which was built by Frank Lloyd Wright for Herbert and
Jane Johnson. Completed in 1938 and considered the last of Wright’s Prairie homes,
it is now a conference center.
Eastern
Racine County
Located
southwest of Racine along Highway 11 (Durand Avenue), these communities boast
relaxed living and easy access to the urban comforts of Racine, Milwaukee and
northern Illinois. Mt. Pleasant
is the largest of the three communities, covering much of the land between I-94
and Racine. Although unincorporated, Mt. Pleasant is the second-most populous
community in the county and continues to develop rapidly because of its proximity
to both Racine and Milwaukee.
Sturtevant
is an incorporated village that is surrounded by the Town of Mt. Pleasant.
It is also a stopping point for Amtrak, which makes it an easy commute
to either Chicago or Milwaukee.
Elmwood
Park is a small, upscale community located just southwest of Racine. It offers
spacious, suburban-style living with easy access to city amenities.
Caledonia
and Raymond
Located at the
northern end of Racine County, the towns of Caledonia and Raymond offer
a rural setting that is close to General Mitchell International Airport
and midway between Racine and Milwaukee. Caledonia is the largest
unincorporated community in the state with more than 24,000 residents.
Covering all of eastern Racine County between Racine and the Milwaukee
County line, it is a rapidly developing area of Racine County because
of its proximity to Milwaukee and the interstate. Raymond is
located west of I-94 between Highway K and the Milwaukee County line.
It is home to many sod farms and the always bustling 7-Mile Fair,
the "grand daddy of flea markets." Located on Seven Mile Road,
just west of I-94, the year-round, flea market offers "finds"
for collectors and bargain hunters.
Waterford
and Rochester
Waterford and Rochester
are located along the Fox River between Tichigan Lake area to the north
and Burlington to the south. Waterford is situated at the intersection
of Highways 36 and 20 on the southern edge of Tichigan Lake,
a body of water formed by the widening of the Fox River. In addition
to its beautiful surroundings, Waterford offers quick access to Milwaukee
and Chicago via I-94, and to Lake Geneva, Janesville and Rockford, Ill.,
via I-43. Rochester is a small community located just south
of Waterford along the Fox River.
Western
Racine County
Life
is relaxed and simple in rural Racine County, where there is a wealth of recreational
opportunities for people of all ages. This is the home of the Racine County
Fairgrounds, the Ives Groves Golf Course, and Shane Rawley’s Sport
Center, a complete sporting facility. Even though this area is rural in nature,
western Racine County is only a half-hour drive from downtown Milwaukee and Mitchell
International Airport.
Norway
Located in the
far northwestern portion of Racine County, this charming lake area was
named after the homeland of its settlers. The town of Norway has three
lakes within its boundaries - Wind Lake, Waubasee and
Long Lake. In addition, it shares a lake with Muskego
in nearby Milwaukee County. Established in 1838, Norway is one of the
oldest towns in the state. Its beautiful surroundings and its proximity
to both Racine and Milwaukee have made it popular for new homes. Several
subdivisions are being developed throughout the area, especially along
South Wind Lake and Long Lake roads.
Burlington
This fun-loving
city has an international reputation -that is if you can trust anyone
who tells you about it. That’s because the city is home to the 80-year-old
Burlington Liars Club, which every New Year’s Eve bestows upon one
person the dubious honor of being the tallest tale teller. Truth be
told, Burlington has a lot to offer. Located
at the junction of the White and Fox Rivers, Burlington has long been
a crossroads of commerce. It is the Midwest home of the Nestle Chocolate
Company. Every spring it hosts the annual Chocolate Fest,
a three-day extravaganza that features carnival rides, games, music
and, of course, chocolate treats.
Burlington is close
to the Modine Benstead Observatory, a popular site for star-gazing and
Great Lakes Dragaway, which features drag racing, jet-propelled drag
racing, and funny cars from April to November. Burlington offers small
community living with easy access to Racine, Kenosha and northern Illinois.
Burlington is also just a short drive to Lake Geneva and other resort
communities of southern Wisconsin that draw vacationers and summer residents
from Chicago and northern Illinois.
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