Quick Summary:

  • Two Rivers, located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, sits on the shores of Lake Michigan.
  • The city is famous as the "birthplace of the ice cream sundae."
  • The Bernard Schwartz House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offers occasional public tours and overnight stays.
  • The Historic Washington House, now a museum and ice cream parlor, is free and open to the public.
  • Point Beach State Forest and Park is a popular spot for hiking, biking, skiing, and swimming in Lake Michigan during summer.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

2. Rogers Street Fishing Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Rogers Street Fishing Village | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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3. Woodland Dunes Nature Center

Category: Activities
Woodland Dunes Nature Center | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© Woodland Dunes Nature Center

4. Bernard Schwartz House

Category: Museums & Culture
Bernard Schwartz House | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© Bernard Schwartz House

5. Spirit of the Rivers

Category: Activities
Spirit of the Rivers | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© Spirit of the Rivers

6. Waverly Inn and Pizzeria

Category: Accommodations
Waverly Inn and Pizzeria | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© Waverly Inn and Pizzeria

7. Point Beach State Forest

Category: Activities
Point Beach State Forest | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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8. Van der Brohe Arboretum

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Van der Brohe Arboretum | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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9. LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch

LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
© LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch

10. Rawley Point Lighthouse

Category: Activities
Rawley Point Lighthouse | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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11. Eastwin Valley Golf Course

Category: Entertainment
Eastwin Valley Golf Course | Things to Do in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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