O que fazer em Manitowoc
Guia de viagem
![Looking at driving to MI from WI or Vis Versa take the S.S. Badger across Lake Michigan. You'll enjoy the relaxing ride.
The Badger was constructed as a rail car ferry in 1952–53 by the Christy Corporation of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin,[4] along with her twin the SS Spartan (named after the mascot of Michigan State University) with a reinforced hull for ice-breaking. It was originally used to carry railroad cars, passengers and automobiles between the two sides of the lake all year long. Today, the ferry connects the eastern and western segments of US 10 in the two cities from May to October.[5]
Launched September 6, 1952, the SS Badger entered service March 21, 1953, for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (from 1973 a subsidiary of the Chessie System). The C&O had acquired the rail car ferry operations in Ludington with its acquisition of the Pere Marquette Railway in 1947.[6] After 1972, service was gradually curtailed; all but the three newest vessels were retired, and sailings to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, were discontinued, leaving only the route between Ludington and Kewaunee, Wisconsin. On July 1, 1983, the Chessie System ended its car ferry service when it sold the steamers Badger, Spartan, and City of Midland 41 to Glen F. Bowden of Ludington. He organized the Michigan–Wisconsin Transportation Company (MWT) to continue the operation.[7]
The railroad car ferry concept on Lake Michigan was facing serious economic troubles during the 1980s and by November 1988, the Badger was the only vessel running. It was the last of the 14 ferries since 1897 based in Ludington remaining in service.[4] On November 16, 1990, facing bankruptcy, Bowden laid up the Badger, ending 93 years of railway car ferry service out of Ludington and 98 years on Lake Michigan as a whole. #History #CarFerry's #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8829/6aa4660f-9272-4715-9e1b-93b891dde0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visite Manitowoc
The Inn on Maritime Bay, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Stay here every year and it’s always pleasant
Avaliada em 9 de mar. de 2026
Holiday Inn Manitowoc by IHG
The entire hotel reeked of weed the whole time we were there . Felt dirty and very out of date. We wouldn’t return.
Avaliada em 2 de mar. de 2026
Harbor Town, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Quiet and comfortable
Avaliada em 4 de mar. de 2026
Gorgeous 6-bedroom house. Sleeps 16. .3 mile from the beach!
Went to Packer game and area bars/restaurants - had a great time.
Avaliada em 9 de dez. de 2025
Pet Friendly Lake Michigan Home - 15 Acres!
Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan
quiet and good location
Avaliada em 12 de mar. de 2026
Atrações populares
Museu Marítimo do Wisconsin
Passe o dia admirando as exibições de arte em Museu Marítimo do Wisconsin, durante a sua estadia em Manitowoc. Percorra as margens do lago enquanto estiver no local.
West of the Lake Gardens
Entre em sintonia com a natureza em West of the Lake Gardens, uma área verde agradável em Manitowoc. Percorra as margens do lago enquanto estiver no local.
S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry
Explore a orla em Manitowoc durante a sua visita a S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry. Descubra os restaurantes e os fascinantes museus enquanto estiver na área.
Rahr West Art Museum
Passe o dia observando as exibições em Rahr West Art Museum, durante a sua estadia em Manitowoc. Percorra as margens do lago enquanto estiver no local.
Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center
Curta um passeio por Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center durante a sua estadia em Manitowoc. Percorra as margens do lago na área ou simplesmente aproveite os restaurantes locais.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Passe o dia observando as exibições em Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, durante a sua viagem a Manitowoc. Percorra as margens do lago na área ou simplesmente aproveite os restaurantes locais.
