Racine : Wisconsin

Racine is a typical town of Wisconsin, located 30 miles south of Milawaukee. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin about 75 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Milwaukee.

Racine is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin about 75 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Milwaukee. Over the years, Racine has diversified from the business of durable goods to tourism. The marina and its restaurants, the development of bed and breakfast inns, a charming lakefront zoo, and one of the largest and most prestigious furniture galleries in the Midwest add to the city's attractions.

Racine's weather is moderated by Lake Michigan, especially when the temperature of the lake differs markedly from the air temperature. The average annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The average summer temperature in January is 71.5° F while that in January is 20.5° F.  In autumn and winter the relatively warm water of Lake Michigan prevents nighttime temperatures from dipping as low as they do a few miles inland from shore.

Area: 16 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 620 feet above sea level

Latitude: 42.73 N

Longitude: 87.81 W

Average Temperatures: January, 20.5° F; July, 71.5° F; annual average, 47.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 35.3 inches

Population: 79,392 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Racine's Southside Historic District
    * Racine Zoological Society
    * Modine-Benstead Observatory
    * Gamewell Telegraphic Alarm System
    * Golden Rondelle Theater

Festivals

    * Lakefront Artist Fair
    * Racine Antiques Fair
    * Chocolate City Festival
    * Harbor Fest
    * Salmon-A-Rama