Overview
Racine County is a county in Southeast Wisconsin and home to Wisconsin's fifth largest city, Racine.
3 things to do
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Best things about Racine County
Bike Trails
There are several bike trails of varying lengths and difficulties that cross through and around Racine County. These trails are often tree lined, with a packed earth or gravel surface. Some go through woodlands, prairie …
Apple Holler
An apple orchard open to the public. There is a restaurant, petting zoo, maze, and gift shop. When in season, you can pick apples, take a hay ride, or find your way out of the corn maze. Very busy in the fall and two wee…
Swan's Pumpkin Farm
Grows pumpkins and watermelons you can pick. Most of the festivities occur in the fall. During harvest season it has a maze and haunted house, tractor draw hay rides, a petting zoo, pedal cart racing and pumpkin carving …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions
The only train station in the county is the Sturtevant train station, just outside the city of Racine.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Apple Holler, Swan's Pumpkin Farm
- Afternoon Bike Trails
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Places in Racine County
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Cities
- Burlington (Wisconsin)
- Racine
- Caledonia (Wisconsin)
Get in
By car
- I-94 is the main artery into Racine County if arriving from the north or the south.
- North-west entry can be had by WI-83 towards Waterford.
- Western routes include WI-20 from East Troy into Waterford and WI-11 (which changes into WI-83) passing through south Burlington (Wisconsin),
By train
The only train station in the county is the Sturtevant train station, just outside the city of Racine.
Do
Do Bike Trails
There are several bike trails of varying lengths and difficulties that cross through and around Racine County. These trails are often tree lined, with a packed earth or gravel surface. Some go through woodlands, prairie and wetland, so it is a fantastic way to see the variety of landscapes the county has to offer. Check the county's official website for a full list, with directions to and maps of, the bike trails.
Nearby
Kenosha
City / town · 72 listings · 16 mi away
New Berlin
City / town · 4 listings · 16 mi away
West Allis
City / town · 14 listings · 18 mi away
Waukesha
City / town · 17 listings · 20 mi away
Wauwatosa
City / town · 11 listings · 21 mi away
Milwaukee
City / town · 149 listings · 21 mi away
Brookfield
City / town · 13 listings · 22 mi away
Lake Geneva
City / town · 21 listings · 22 mi away
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