Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Two Rivers is a city of 11,231 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Two Rivers
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Two Rivers Light, Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum and Arctic.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Two Rivers
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Two Rivers
Two Rivers is a city in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,271 at the 2020 census. It claims to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae (though other cities, such as Ithaca, New York, make the same claim). The city's advertising slogan is "Catch our friendly waves" as it is located along Lake Michigan.
From the Wikipedia article Two Rivers, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Two Rivers Light
Lighthouse · 1.2 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks8
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Arctic
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Tugboat which worked in the Great Lakes
Bernard Schwartz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Central Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Frenchside Fishing Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, United States
Rogers Street Fishing Village
Museum · 0.8 mi
May Mo[-1]-Oct 15 Mo, We-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa-Su 12:00-16:00; Tu...
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Neshotah Park
Playground · 1.1 mi
Two different playgrounds with one being for younger children and one being for slightly older kids. Handicap swing is available
Van der Brohe Arboretum
Park · 1.1 mi
The Van der Brohe Arboretum is a FREE community green space for all to enjoy through nature, recreation and art. We are a 501c3...
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
The High Lift - Coffee & More
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1207 Madison Street, Two Rivers
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Berners' Ice Cream Parolor
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae
1622 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers
History
A post office called Two Rivers has been in operation since 1848. The city was named from its location at the confluence of the Mishicot and Neshota rivers, now known as the East Twin and West Twin Rivers, respectively.
From the History section of Two Rivers, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Two Rivers
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1407 16th Street, Two Rivers
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Luke's Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
St John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
1707 East Park Street, Two Rivers
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of Two Rivers
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 1.8 in | 14.8 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 11.3 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 59°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 41°F | 2.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 10.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Two Rivers (1 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
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Manitowoc 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Bellevue 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Sheboygan 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- De Pere 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Allouez 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Green Bay 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Kaukauna 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Harrison 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Howard 38 mi northwest, about 1 h 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WIS147SoutheastTerminus1, The original uploader was Royalbroil at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Voshardt Mausoleum- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (1), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Voshardt Mausoleum- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (3), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (4), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (1), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piggly Wiggly Game Food- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Goods Gallery Poster- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (1), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fidget Spinners- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Klein Custom Woodworking- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Hansen Florist Building- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Hansen Florist- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mirro Presentation- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Walgreens Two Rivers - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Inman Jewelers- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (3), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (8), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (11), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (1), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (1), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (4), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (4), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (3), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gas Station- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber, Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former David J. Loritz Dentistry- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (2), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (9), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Pizza Hut- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (5), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (12), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kwik Trip Construction- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (3), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brand New Kwik Trip- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (5), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former David J. Loritz Dentistry- Two Rivers, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (3), Michael Steeber from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arctic tug, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, Public domain
- St Luke Church complex Two Rivers Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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