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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Manitowoc is a city of 34,620 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

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Population34,620 +5.9% since 2019
CountyManitowoc County
Elevation604 ft 184 m
Land area18.0 sq mi
ZIP code54220
Nearest airportManitowoc County Airport (MTW) 2 mi

Why visit Manitowoc

Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Green Bay Road Bridge, AMC Classic Manitowoc, Rahr Civic Center Museum and USS Cobia.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 35 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Manitowoc

Manitowoc is a city in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. The population was 34,626 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Manitowoc, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do12

Green Bay Road Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Pratt pony truss bridge across the Manitowoc River in Manitowoc Rapids

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AMC Classic Manitowoc

Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi

2555 South 44th Street, Manitowoc

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Lincoln Park Zoo

Zoo and aquarium · 1.7 mi

Zoo in Wisconsin, United States

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Capitol Civic Centre

Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi

913 South 8th Street, Manitowoc

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Manitowoc Breakwater Light

Lighthouse · 1.8 mi

Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States

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University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc

School · 2.5 mi

Two-year college in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US

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Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 1.8 mi

Landmark lighthouse located on a breakwater, which replaced an earlier structure. Currently a private property, current owner from New York.

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Mikadow Theatre

Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi

1118 Washington Street, Manitowoc

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Treehouse Theater

Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi

910 Washington Street, Manitowoc

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Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo

Zoo and aquarium · 1.8 mi

1215 North 8th Street, Manitowoc

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Amphitheatre

Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi

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University Theater

Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks18

Rahr Civic Center Museum

Museum · 1.0 mi

610 North 8th Street, Manitowoc

Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00

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USS Cobia

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi

1943 Gato-class submarine

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Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Museum · 1.2 mi

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is a premiere Great Lakes maritime museum located on the shore of Lake Michigan in historic Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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Arctic

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi

Tugboat which worked in the Great Lakes

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Eighth Street Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic district in Wisconsin, United States

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Manitowoc County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi

Historic courthouse in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA

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Rahr West Art Museum

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Single-family detached home in Wisconsin, United States of America

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Anchor

Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi

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William "Bill" Wallander

Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi

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Anchor

Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi

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Birds of Prey

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

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Cannon

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds47

Lighthouse Park

Park · 1.5 mi

475 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc

06:00-23:00

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West of the Lake Gardens

Park · 2.5 mi

10:00-17:00

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Little Sips Play Cafe

Playground · 1.1 mi

3311 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

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Meadow Links Golf Course

Golf course · 2.2 mi

1540 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc

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Citizen Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Manitowoc Futbol Club

Park · 2.3 mi

2718 South 19th Street, Manitowoc

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Burger Boat Company Park

Park · 1.2 mi

Burger Boat Company Park is an urban park that was created during reconstruction of the Eighth Street bridge. This 0.70 acre park abuts...

821 South 8th Street, Manitowoc

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Demonstration Rain Garden

Park · 1.8 mi

Demonstration Rain Garden.

4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc

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Henry Schuette Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company Park

Park · 1.1 mi

Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company Park is a .54 acre urban park that lies in the heart of downtown Manitowoc. The park connects to the...

50 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc

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Mariner's Landing Park

Park · 1.1 mi

This .08 acre mini park compliments the beauty of the Manitowoc City Hall Complex. Located to the east of City Hall, the park allows a...

806 South 8th Street, Manitowoc

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Miracles Park

Park · 1.7 mi

Miracles Park is a neighborhood park where you can gather with friends and family. The 26.51 acre park contains the Regional X-sports...

1840 South 35th Street, Manitowoc

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Restaurants and cafes73

El Patio

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi

1521 Washington Street, Manitowoc

10:00-21:00

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Salute to Everyone

Bar and pub · Pizza · 1.2 mi

1107 South 10th Street

Tu-Th 15:00-02:00; Fr-Su 14:30-02:00

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Applebee's

Diner · American · 2.2 mi

4435 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

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Fork and Knife

Diner · American · 2.3 mi

2209 South 44th Street, Manitowoc

06:00-21:00

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Hong Kong Buffet

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi

3405 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

Tu-Su 11:00-21:00

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La Carreta

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi

3535 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

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Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Restaurant · Italian · 3.2 mi

6124 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

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Perkins

Diner · American · 2.2 mi

4525 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

06:00-00:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

1022 Washington Street, Manitowoc

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi

4430 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc

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Broken Plate Catering

Restaurant · 0.9 mi

1306 Washington Street, Manitowoc

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Courthouse Pub

Bar and pub · 1.2 mi

1001 South 8th Street

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History

Purported to mean dwelling of the great spirit, Manitowoc derived its name from either the Ojibwe word manidoowaak(wag), meaning spirit-spawn(s), or manidoowaak(oog), meaning spirit-wood(s), or manidoowak(iin), meaning spirit-land(s). In the Menominee language, it is called Manetōwak, which means "place of the spirits". The Menominee ceded this land to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars, following years of negotiations over how to accommodate the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who had been removed from New York to Wisconsin. In 1838, an act of the Territorial Legislature separated Manitowoc County from Brown County, keeping the native name for the region.

From the History section of Manitowoc, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay5

Churches and places of worship9

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Shopping22

Gas and EV charging6

Schools, colleges and libraries44

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Healthcare14

Map of Manitowoc

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.8 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 1.8 in of rainApril: 3.3 in of rainMay: 3.4 in of rainJune: 4.0 in of rainJuly: 3.5 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 2.4 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 2.0 in of rainDecember: 1.6 in of rainJanuary: 26°FFebruary: 29°FMarch: 38°FApril: 50°FMay: 62°FJune: 72°FJuly: 77°FAugust: 76°FSeptember: 69°FOctober: 56°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 32°FJanuary: 13°FFebruary: 16°FMarch: 25°FApril: 34°FMay: 44°FJune: 54°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 60°FSeptember: 53°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 20°FJFMAMJJASOND
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MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan26°F13°F1.8 in7.8 in
Feb29°F16°F1.2 in10.0 in
Mar38°F25°F1.8 in3.2 in
Apr50°F34°F3.3 in1.4 in
May62°F44°F3.4 in0.0 in
Jun72°F54°F4.0 in0.0 in
Jul77°F60°F3.5 in0.0 in
Aug76°F60°F3.4 in0.0 in
Sep69°F53°F2.4 in0.0 in
Oct56°F42°F2.9 in0.2 in
Nov43°F30°F2.0 in0.9 in
Dec32°F20°F1.6 in11.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manitowoc Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$63,757median household income
$160,700median home value
$804median monthly rent
42.8median age
24.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%of homes are owner-occupied
18.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1820%18 to 3420%35 to 6438%65 and over22%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Manitowoc County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2001-01-24: Snow (Snowstorm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

  • Bellevue 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
  • De Pere 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
  • Allouez 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
  • Harrison 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
  • Kaukauna 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
  • Green Bay 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
  • Ashwaubenon 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
  • Hobart 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
  • Appleton 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
  • Howard 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car

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