Enjoy the Winter Magic of Manitowoc & Two Rivers
Call 800-627-4896 for updates on snow conditions or log onto the Manitowoc County's website. For money-saving winter packages in Manitowoc, Wisconsin's Maritime Capitol, click here.
On a clear crisp winter night, some claim to be able to see the lights of Ludington, our sister carferry port, across the 66-mile-wide expanse of Lake Michigan. Others say it's just light tricks playing on the ever-changing beauty of our lakeshore. If trekking northward, Manitowoc becomes your gateway to Door County. Or make it your closer-to-home great escape from the winter blahs, featuring fascinating family attractions, intriguing restaurants and shopping, outdoor fun and money-saving vacation packages.
There's no shortage of fun...snowmobiling, X-C skiing, indoor and outdoor skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even winter camping. Manitowoc offers 222 miles of state snowmobile trails plus river trails and those maintained by local clubs. Point Beach State Forest grooms 11 miles of pristine X-C ski trails and also accommodates winter campers for those hearty in spirit. Bring along your snowshoes and on weekends you'll find a roaring fire at the lodge. Other X-C trails are in Manitowoc's Silver Creek and Henry Schuette Parks, Camp Sinawa near Valders, Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Collins Marsh Wildlife Area and Fox Hills Resort & Conference Center.
Manitowoc invites you to enjoy our indoor Manitowoc County Ice Center, a favorite activity for the whole family. Skate rentals, skate sharpening and concession stand are available. An outdoor skating pond is in Silver Creek Pond that also offers a great sledding hill.
We're also told that Hidden Valley, a nearby area for beginner, intermediate and advanced alpine skiers will open this winter under new ownership.
Special Winter Events 2012
January 21, 2012
UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble & the Lakeshore
Big Band: Biggest of the Big Bands, Capitol Civic Centre, From
Broadway and on to the Silver Screen featuring Sound of Music,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Beauty and the Beast, and many more!
Fee Charged, 7:30 pm, 920-683-4733
January 22, 2012
Train and Tractor Family Sunday, Point Beach Energy Center,
Our most popular event! Model (toy) trains and tractors on display
and for sale, Tractor story time every half hour and children’s play
area. FREE, 755-6400 or 800-880-8463
January 28, 2012
The Cashore Marionettes: Life in Motion, Capitol Civic Centre,
A collection of engaging pieces encompassing a broad range of
themes. Fee Charged, 7:30 pm, 920-683-2184
Winterfest, Manitowoc County Expo, Join us for this annual day
of snowmobiles, sleds, and family fun, 9 am, 920-683-4378
February 11, 2012
Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra: Inspired by Romance,
Capitol Civic Centre, A romantic concert perfect for Valentine's Day,
7:30 pm, Fee Charged, 920-683-2184
February 18, 2012
Manitowoc Jaycees Beer Lovers Brewfest, Manitowoc
County Expo, Sample over 75 different Microbrews from
around Wisconsin, 5-9 pm, 920-682-2692
February 24-26, 2012
Fire & Ice Game Convention, Manitowoc County Expo,
A little game convention with BIG fun for everyone. All
admission costs are paid at the convention and doors open
one hour before first slot each day. Fri 2-11 pm, Sat 9 am-
11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm, Fee Charged
February 25, 2012
Danny Gokey, Capitol Civic Centre, This former truck driver
and third-place finisher on "American Idol" in 2009, impressed
the judges with his versatility. He decided on country music
after being mentored by Randy Travis, Fee Charged, 7:30 pm,
920-683-2184
March 1-3, 2012
Play it Again Sam, Capitol Civic Centre, “If you can’t be the
hero, it helps to have one. “The Masquers present this quirky
story of a nerdy wimp trying to be cool for the ladies. Fee
Charged, 7:30 pm, 920-682-2184
March 10, 2012
UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble: The Winds of March,
Capitol Civic Centre, Young Artist competion winners, Wesley Teply
Community Service Award Presentation, Armenian Dances, Part II, by
Alfred Reed, and Symphony #IV, by Tchaikovsky. Fee Charged, 7:30 pm,
920-683-4733
March 10-11 & 16-17, 2012
Truly Irish, Palace of Reif Mills Dinner Event
Theatre, Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 1 pm, 920-732-3172
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