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USS Cobia

Manitowoc USS Cobia

★★★★☆ 4.9 (309)

Children's Museums

Meadow Lanes West LLC

Manitowoc Meadow Lanes West LLC

★★★★☆ 4.3 (141)

Family Fun Centers

Manitowoc County Ice Center

Manitowoc Manitowoc County Ice Center

★★★★☆ 4.5 (85)

Strand Adventures

Manitowoc Strand Adventures

★★★★☆ 4.6 (274)

Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo

Manitowoc Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (639)

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Museums & Culture

Manitowoc North Breakwater Lighthouse
USS Cobia

Attractions

Segway the Lake Tours- Manitowoc
West of the Lake Gardens
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve
Light house pavilion
Manitowoc County Cherney Maribel Caves Park

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Strand Adventures

Was renovated from a historic movie theater, transforming a vintage entertainment venue into a modern family entertainment center
The ninja warrior course is highlighted as a standout attraction worth visiting monthly, suggesting it offers a unique and high-quality experience compared to typical arcade offerings

Meadow Lanes North

Home to the Lakeshore All-Sports Hall of Fame with applications currently being accepted for induction
Features an advanced automatic scoring system that displays ball speed in miles per hour and provides commentary on player performance

Meadow Lanes West LLC

West has been operating for many years and is well-maintained, with a loyal customer base that has patronized the venue since high school
The venue features 2 lanes with blocked gutters specifically designed for beginner and less experienced bowlers, allowing poor bowlers a fair chance at the sport

Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo

Offers free admission, making it an accessible educational attraction for families on a budget while maintaining well-kept facilities and animal exhibits
The zoo features a barnyard area in addition to native animals and birds, providing interactive educational experiences for visitors of all ages

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

The museum features the USS Cobia, a restored World War II submarine that visitors can tour and explore, with functional periscopes that guests can actually use
The museum offers unique overnight submarine sleepover programs for both families and adults, allowing visitors to sleep aboard the historic USS Cobia

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Manitowoc County Historical Society: Museum and Pinecrest Village

Pinecrest Village features authentically relocated historic buildings from early Wisconsin that visitors can explore, including a blacksmith shop where guests can create items like tiny swords
The museum offers interactive hands-on experiences including a Rosemaling Workshop and Maker's Market events, plus blacksmith demonstrations where children can craft their own items

USS Cobia

Offers interactive overnight experiences where visitors can sleep aboard the actual submarine and participate in authentic WWII submarine activities like dive drills and morse code transmission
The museum features an Emmy-Award winning documentary titled 'Lost and Found: The Search for USS Lagarto' which documents the discovery of a WWII submarine wreck

Rollaire Skate Center

Is a converted gymnasium, repurposed into a roller skating venue
The rink hosts themed adult-only events like '90s Skate Night' featuring special lighting effects and skating games

Manitowoc County Ice Center

The Manitowoc County Ice Center is run entirely by volunteers, making it a community-driven facility
The facility operates as a multi-purpose venue, available for non-ice events rental during the off-season, maximizing year-round utility

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