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Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city of 77,633 people in Racine County, Wisconsin, founded in 1699.
Why visit Racine
Townapedia lists 48 museums and landmarks, 93 parks and trails, 174 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 4th Street Bridge, Golden Rondelle Theater, Badger Building and Chauncey Hall Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Racine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Racine
Racine ( rə-SEEN, also RAY-seen) is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, 22 miles (35 km) south of Milwaukee and 60 miles (97 km) north of Chicago. It is the fifth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 77,816 at the 2020 census. The Racine metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Racine County, has an estimated 199,000 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Racine, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Golden Rondelle Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theater in Racine, Wisconsin, relocated from its original location at the 1964 New York City World Fair
Racine North Breakwater Light
Lighthouse · 2.2 mi
Lighthouse in entry to Racine, Wisconsin harbor
Racine Reef Light
Lighthouse · 4.0 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Racine Zoological Gardens
Zoo and aquarium · 2.3 mi
2131 North Main Street, Racine
Sixth Street Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
318 6th Street, Racine
Racine Theatre Guild
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine
Museums and landmarks48
Badger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Racine, WI
Chauncey Hall Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Commercial building in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Chauncey Hall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Eli R. Cooley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
George Bray Neighborhood Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic church in Wisconsin, United States
George Murray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic factory in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Hansen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Historic Sixth Street Business District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Racine, Wisconsin
Johnson Wax Headquarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Corporate headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin
Kaiser's
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin
Karel Jonas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Racine, Wisconsin
36 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds93
Island Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
1700 Liberty Street, Racine
Horlick Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
1648 North Memorial Drive, Racine
81 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes174
Sam and Will’s Pizzeria and Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
Discover the ultimate pizza experience at Sam and Will’s Pizzeria and Pub in Racine, WI, where we craft every dish with passion and...
3840 Douglas Avenue, Racine
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00, Mo Closed
The Dish Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Bar And Grill · 1.4 mi
1220 North Ohio Street, Racine
Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
China House
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
4003 Durand Avenue, Racine
Tu-Th 10:45-20:45, Fr-Sa 10:45-21:45, Su 11:45-20:45
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
5612 Durand Avenue, Mount Pleasant
Su-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 10:00-21:00
Ixtapan Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
2405 Racine Street, Racine
Mo-Su 08:00-13:30,16:00-19:30; PH unknown
Meli Café pancake house & restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, Greek, Pancake · 2.7 mi
1158 Prairie Drive, Racine
Mo-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.7 mi
5880 Durand Avenue, Mount Pleasant
Mo-We 11:00-23:00, Th-Sa 11:00-00:00, Su 11:00-22:00
Chef Kayla Marie
Restaurant · 3.4 mi
7115 Durand Avenue, Mount Pleasant
We 16:00-20:00; Fr 09:00-13:00; Sa 16:00-20:00
162 more on the map.
History
Human prehistory in Racine began with Paleoindians after the last Ice Age. After the arrival of Europeans, the Historic period saw the Miami and later the Potawatomi expand into the area under the pressures of the French fur trade.
In November 1674, while traveling from Green Bay to the territory of the Illinois Confederation, Father Jacques Marquette and his assistants, Jacques Largillier, Pierre Porteret, and Nathan Kowitt, camped at the mouth of the Root River. These were the first Europeans known to visit what is now Racine County. Further expeditions were made in the area by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in 1679 and by François Jolliet De Montigny and Jean Baptiste Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes in 1698. Nearly a century later, in 1791, a trading post would be established along Lake Michigan near where the Root River empties into it.
From the History section of Racine, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
America's Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
5419 Durand Avenue, Mount Pleasant
Christmas House Bed and Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
116 10th Street, Racine
Super 8 by Wyndham Racine
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
1150 Oakes Road, Mount Pleasant
Churches and places of worship59
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
716 College Avenue, Racine
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
1700 State Highway 31, Mount Pleasant
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1100 Erie Street, Racine
All Nations Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.8 mi
1502 West 6th Street, Racine
Calvary Memorial Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.9 mi
4001 Washington Avenue, Racine
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Gateway Technical College-Racine
School · 1.7 mi
1001 Main Street, Racine
Jerome I. Case High School
School · 3.1 mi
7345 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant
William Horlick High School
School · 1.5 mi
2119 Rapids Drive, Racine
Healthcare32
Ascension All Saints Hospital Wisconsin Avenue Campus
Hospital · 1.6 mi
1320 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine
Fresenius Medical Care - Racine Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
5409 Durand Avenue, Mount Pleasant
Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1458 Horizon Boulevard, Mount Pleasant
Ascend Dermatology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1515 South Green Bay Road, Racine
Ganz Allergy and Asthma Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1515 South Green Bay Road, Racine
Map of Racine
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.0 in | 13.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 61°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 8.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Racine Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Racine County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John H. Batten Airport (RAC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Mount Pleasant 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Caledonia 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Kenosha 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Oak Creek 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Pleasant Prairie 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Franklin 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Cudahy 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Greendale 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Zion 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Greenfield 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Racine 070611, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Racine October 2023 120 (Root River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 119 (Root River Pathway and Horlick Drive), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 118 (Root River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 122 (Root River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 117 (Root River and pedestrian bridge), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 121 (West 6th Street Bridge), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 116 (Root River and pedestrian bridge), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 123 (Island Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 115 (Cedar Bend Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 127 (W. 6th Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 124 (Island Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 114 (Root River and Cedar Bend Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 113 (Root River and Cedar Bend Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 126 (Root River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 125 (Island Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 112 (Washington Park High School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 128 (Wilmanor Apartments), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 129 (Wilmanor Apartments), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 007 (Lincoln School Historic Apartments--Lincoln School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 009 (Abraham Lincoln Statue), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 008 (Abraham Lincoln Statue), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peter Johnson House, Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine Depot, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmanor Apartments Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln School Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine October 2023 006 (916 N. Memorial Drive), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 111 (Washington Bowl), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 010 (Horlick Malted Milk Company Industrial Complex), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 110 (George Murray House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20111120 03 Racine Transportation Center (6395821191), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Racine October 2023 004 (Racine Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 005 (Racine Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 002 (Racine Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 001 (Racine Transit Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 130 (Root River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 003 (Racine Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Murray House, Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine October 2023 011 (Horlick Malted Milk Company Industrial Complex), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Racine October 2023 012 (Marino Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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