Manitowoc, WI Guidebook
Food Scene / Music
Great place for lunch, ice cream treats and bringing home delicious and gorgeous homemade candies
15 locals recommend
Beerntsen's Confectionary Inc
108 N 8th StGreat place for lunch, ice cream treats and bringing home delicious and gorgeous homemade candies
Dali's Cafe
202 North 8th StreetGreat breakfast and Lunch. Closes at 3pm (ish).
Maretti's Deli
823 Buffalo StGreat Italian dishes and sandwiches
Friar Tuck's
3702 Calumet AvenueIncredible sandwiches! Happy Hour
Local Cheese/souvenirs/ 25 cent Ice cream cones. Only few minutes from our home
9 locals recommend
Pine River Dairy Inc
10115 English Lake RdLocal Cheese/souvenirs/ 25 cent Ice cream cones. Only few minutes from our home
Smiling Moose Saloon & Grill
10731 Wisconsin 42Great place for take-out or dine-in. Just a few miles from our home
Waterfront Wine Bar
2 N 8th StGreat food and wine right along Manitowoc River downtown.
Pizza Garden
301 North 8th StreetThe Best Pizza in town and deep fried cheese curds in town !
The Wharf
606 Quay StGreat center of downtown / Lake views location!
More elegant dining, serving items such as Smoked Salmon dip, quality Steaks, Scallops and Fish dinners.
18 locals recommend
Courthouse Pub
1001 S 8th StMore elegant dining, serving items such as Smoked Salmon dip, quality Steaks, Scallops and Fish dinners.
Come see the Big Cow! Great ice cream treats
13 locals recommend
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Factory & Parlor
2000 S 10th StCome see the Big Cow! Great ice cream treats
Authentic Mexican food. Dine in or drive up. So good and only 5 mins from the home
Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
1701 Calumet AveAuthentic Mexican food. Dine in or drive up. So good and only 5 mins from the home
One of the best breakfast spots around! Expect a wait on weekends or get there early. Plenty to look around on the grounds, and shop a little while you wait.
21 locals recommend
Whispering Orchards and Cafe
W1650 County Rd MMOne of the best breakfast spots around! Expect a wait on weekends or get there early. Plenty to look around on the grounds, and shop a little while you wait.
Call ahead for the best fresh egg rolls and chicken fried rice,,,Call ahead for pickup!
Thai N Lao Market
1222 Washington StreetCall ahead for the best fresh egg rolls and chicken fried rice,,,Call ahead for pickup!
Sightseeing / Fun
Point Beach State Forest
Wonderful place for Hiking/Biking. Nice wide paths
Best beach in the area. Concession stand and bathrooms available in late summer- early fall.
28 locals recommend
Neshotah Park
2111 Pierce StBest beach in the area. Concession stand and bathrooms available in late summer- early fall.
London Dairy Alpacas
6827 WI-147Tours and gifts. Summer monthly events “Wine with Alpacas” 🦙 🍷
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
75 Maritime DrTour a WWII Sub
Strand Adventures
315 N 8th StFamily fun! Batting cages, kids play area, laser tag, climbing wall, etc.
Mini-golf, aquatic center, roller-skating, basketball courts
9 locals recommend
Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center
940 N 18th StMini-golf, aquatic center, roller-skating, basketball courts
Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals! 25 min drive from our home
17 locals recommend
Quarry Beach Adventure Park and Water Sports
3401 Calumet DrKayak and stand up paddle board rentals! 25 min drive from our home
Only about 35 mins drive! Cheap rides,,, most about $1 or less each. Be sure to visit the wildlife sanctuary across the street for free after. 🎢
130 locals recommend
Bay Beach Amusement Park
1313 Bay Beach RdOnly about 35 mins drive! Cheap rides,,, most about $1 or less each. Be sure to visit the wildlife sanctuary across the street for free after. 🎢
What The Lock? Manitowoc Escape Rooms
1130 Washington StCan you escape in time?
Heroes Venture Arcade
2022 Washington StreetManitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
Manitowoc Marina
425 Maritime DrOffers Bike and Kayak Rentals
Sledding & Disk Golf
Great sledding Hill in winter and Disk Golf in warmer months
Silver Creek Disc Golf Park
3001 S 10th StFrisbee Golf in a very nice park setting
Winery / Breweries
Silarian Vineyards
11715 Hilltop RoadGreat local wine and beer. Friendly staff. Great outdoor patio area.
Tapped on the Lakeshore
3114 Memorial Dr20+ beer selections. Axe throwing!! 🍺 🪓
Cold Country Vines & Wines
E3207 Nuclear RdSabbatical Brewing Co
835 S 29th StPetskull Brewing Company
1015 Buffalo StParallel 44 Vineyard & Winery
N2185 Sleepy Hollow RdShopping
Great places for local gifts to bring home
Heart & Homestead
909 S 8th StGraced
914 S 8th StCoffee shop
Jenn's Java
1124 Washington StreetCoffee house complete with bakery items, board games and lounging areas.
Manitowoc Coffee
Retro Eighth Coffee & Acai
Friendly staff, LOTS of coffee/syrups options. Fresh bakery items and plenty of tables.
4given Coffee Shoppe - 4CS
Friendly staff, LOTS of coffee/syrups options. Fresh bakery items and plenty of tables.
Lake MI Charter Fishing
Shur-Katch Fishing Charters
2015 East River Street