Sheboygan is a lovely city and the county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America. Sheboygan has a population of approximately 50.000 residents and an area of 14 square miles. The city is also nicknamed "Bratwurst Capital of the World" and "The City of Cheese, Chairs and Children". The motto of Sheboygan is "Spirit of the Lake", because the city is located on the banks of Lake Michigan, near Sheboygan River, 50 miles of Milwaukee and 64 miles of Green Bay. Sheboygan was founded in 1846 and until 1849 it was already the home of numerous German immigrants. If you plan to visit it, there are some important points of interest through the city.
Top Attractions within Sheboygan
Bratwurst Days is an important event of the city. During this festival, a championship is held - World Bratwurst Eating Championship. The festival includes a lot of food, beverages and live music concerts. The purpose of this Sheboygan event is to raise funds for charity.
Above and Beyond Children's Museum is the perfect entertainment place for kids while in Sheboygan. The museum has 3 floors filled with interactive exhibits that children will adore. It opened in 1998 and since then it attracts thousands of visitors each year.
John Michael Kohler Arts Center is a local arts museum located in one of the oldest buildings of Sheboygan. The center also offers an interesting program of exhibitions, dance performances, music performances, theatrical displays and lectures. The center is opened in Sheboygan since 1967 and has attracted more than 4 million people since its opening.
El Camino is a Mexican restaurant located downtown Sheboygan. This is considered by locals one of the top restaurants of the city. The service is wonderful, the decorations are beautiful and the food is delicious. Best thing to try: the steak fajitas and the blended lime margarita.
One of the principal cities of Wisconsin, it is situated at the opening of the Sheboygan River on Lake Michigan. The city is well connected to the various parts of the country with an efficient transportation system.
1. Visit the John Michael Kohler Arts Center: Offering special events and art classes, the center is very popular for the platform that it provides to the new arts. There are many facilities provided by the center for occasions like meetings, weddings and receptions.
2. Go to Sheboygan County Museum: Housing artifacts that represent the history of the city, the museum is one of the best places to visit. The museum displays a wide array of arts depicting Indians and is open daily for the public from April to October.
3. Experience the charm of Indian Mound Park: Indian Mound Park is a unique park consisting of burial grounds built by the Native Americans between 500 and 1000 AD. The tourists can also experience the open mound featuring fake skeleton material and other artifacts. Tourists can even enjoy a walk through the park's wetlands.
4. Enjoy the Mead Public Library: One of the largest libraries of the city, it is the place where tourists can see a collection of about 2 million books accompanied by 5,400 videos and 11,000 audio tapes. The library gets about 900,000 visitors each year.
5. Indulge in Hi-Tech Sport Fishing Charters: The tourists can get involved in various hi-tech fishing charters by trying their hands catching trout and salmon.
