40 Reasons To Visit Sheboygan
40 Reasons To Visit Sheboygan, WI
We curated 40 reasons to visit Sheboygan, WI in honor of the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) because we know now, more than ever, travel is integral to everything we do.
We're moving #TravelForward at Blue Harbor Resort by celebrating all that Sheboygan, Wisconsin has to offer our visitors, because travel fuels every industry and our success is America’s success.
Top 3 Reasons To Visit Blue Harbor
Spring Break
Sheboygan is known as the Malibu of the Midwest, the perfect location for your Spring Break getaway. You'll discover family fun from our 84 degree indoor waterpark to local activities to keep the kiddos busy!
Suites & Villas
From our most popular guest room, the Family Suite featuring two queen-sized beds, to our themed Aquarium and Boathouse Suites or even a private villa, you'll look forward to heading back to your room at the end of the day.
Dining
Our four restaurants offer a diverse range of options to dine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks. Enjoy delicious food at The Beacon Restaurant and On The Rocks Bar & Grill, sip a fresh cup of coffee from Shoreline Café, or grab a quick snack without having to leave the pool deck.
9 Local Sheboygan Attractions
Wellness Retreat
Sheboygan has so much to offer tourists in seek of a wellness retreat from reiki treatments to an abundance of nature from Lake Michigan to Kohler-Andrae State Park.
Wisconsin Supper Clubs
More than just a meal, Wisconsin Supper Clubs provide an opportunity to step back in time, enjoy classic cuisine, and connect with others in a welcoming and comfortable setting.
FreakToyz
The unique FreakToyz in downtown Sheboygan, WI, features over 4,000 square feet of retail space for everything collectible from comics, Legos, and toys to videos and games.
Mini Mocha Play Cafe
Mini Mocha Play Cafe in downtown Sheboygan provides a safe, clean space geared for little ones to keep busy while parents can relax, enjoy a beverage, or socialization with other adults!
WordHaven BookHouse
Located in downtown, WordHaven Bookhouse is a vibrant and queer-owned independent bookshop, writing center, and safe place for words and all people to connect.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Explore the wonders of Wisconsin agriculture at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center with hands-on exhibits, a virtual tour of a local dairy farm, the birthing barn, and extensive gift shop.
The GameBoard
In the heart of downtown Sheboygan, WI, The GameBoard is THE destination for strategy, imagination, and gaming since 2006. The GameBoard is not just a store... it's a destination! You truly have to see it to believe it.
Above & Beyond Children's Museum
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum (ABCM) is a non-profit organization servicing children and families of Sheboygan County and its out-of-town visitors. Located in downtown Sheboygan, they offer three and a half floors of all interactive play plus a giant purple octopus' playground outside! This is a place where play and education connect with year-round programing and events.
Science on a Sphere
The Science on a Sphere (SOS) is a suspended spherical screen projecting online data sets, transforming it into a giant animated planet. With over 600 programs available, the sphere is informative and entertaining.
Top 3 Attractions at Blue Harbor Resort
Breaker Bay Waterpark
It's always 84 degrees in our 54,000 square foot indoor water park, perfect for cool or rainy Fall weather. With its thrilling slides, lazy river, and The Riptide, the only double surf simulator in eastern Wisconsin, the water park is a hit with children of all ages, making it the perfect destination for a family vacation. Make memories that will last a lifetime as your family splashes around this Fall.
Reflections Spa
Serenity begins the moment you step into Reflections Spa & Salon. With dimmed lights, soft music, and herbal aroma, you'll quickly transition into relaxation mode for a Massage, soothing Body Treatments, and rejuvenating Skin Care Services as well as hair, make-up, and nail services.
The Boutique
Hold onto that Lake Michigan vacation feeling with a special souvenir to keep your family fun memories from our Sheboygan resort fresh all year long. The Boutique offers a wonderful selection of unique gifts and home décor as well as items you may have forgotten to pack like swimsuits, flip flops, goggles and more.
12 Cool Sheboygan Events
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It happens every year, since 1973, and even the bitter cold of winter can’t stop it. On January 1, at 1pm, people line up along the frigid waters of Lake Michigan with only one thing in their minds – to run in. It sounds crazy, insane crazy, but that doesn’t stop anyone from doing it.
Authentic Greek Food, family-friendly atmosphere. Free admission and parking. Carry-outs available.
Sheboygan, WI is the perfect location to escape for a 4th of July getaway. Your family will discover a variety of 4th of July events at Freedom Fest here in Sheboygan for Independence Day from the Freedom Run and Independence Day parade to live music, fireworks over the lake, and even a Venetian Boat Parade on Sheboygan's riverfront.
Join us for the JMKAC Levitt AMP Music Series Thursdays next summer on the City Green with free live music, art-making, food trucks, and a beverage tent.
We are proud to sponsor these community events to leverage the power of free, live music to strengthen the social fabric of communities—creating places people love while amplifying local pride, injecting joy into underused public spaces, and fostering more equitable, thriving, and sustainable communities one concert at a time.
Generally held at the beginning of August, the Fairyfolk Festival is the longest running event at Bookworm Gardens. Everyone will love the stories, artmaking, and woodland magic.
August 2nd-4th, 2024
New tournament divisions. Featuring bands Friday and Saturday. Now including Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Port Washington. A day prior to the tournament a random fish will be picked from the five species categories with a random weight. The individual to register the closest fish weigh will win $500.
August 9th-11th, 2024
Sheboygan, WI welcomes powerboat racing back to the western shore of Lake Michigan for a second year! This year's event will be open to all offshore classes. Race teams are expected from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, and Norway.
Speed seekers, water enthusiasts, and families will all enjoy this inaugural competition and exhibition weekend in Sheboygan, WI on the pristine waters of Lake Michigan right in front of Blue Harbor Resort. Bring your own chairs or blankets, food and drinks for watching the races from one of the public viewing areas. You will also find food trucks stationed in various spots near the viewing areas.
August 29th-September 2nd, 2024
Traditionally held over Labor Day weekend, the Sheboygan County Fair in Plymouth, WI, has everything you'd expect from a fair from top notch entertainment, exhibitors and vendors, fair food, and of course a showcase of all things Wisconsin farming in Sheboygan County has to offer.
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial start of surf season in Sheboygan, WI! Hang with fellow surfers and catch a few waves on Lake Michigan off Deland Park or right in front of Blue Harbor Resort.
Besides FREE LIVE MUSIC, the History Hill Music Fest is the perfect chance to enjoy a beautiful fall day! Bring a chair or a blanket and stretch out in front of the porch of the Weinhold Log Cabin to enjoy these performers in a historic setting!
This family-friendly event has everything to keep the whole gang happy. Make your own mini stumpf fiddle (supplies limited), pioneer activities for all to try and FREE admission to the Sheboygan County Museum. A great selection of tasty food and beverage is also available for purchase. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us!
Bring the whole family to this not-so-spooky event with thousands of lights throughout the gardens, plus tons of activities for the kiddos.
Friday after Thanksgiving - New Year's Eve
Join us for Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs' Making Spirits Bright, a free drive-through holiday light display set to festive holiday music in Sheboygan, WI. This holiday light display is set up in Evergreen Park with entertainment, wreath raffles, and concessions at the Quarryview Center located across from the park where families will also enjoy the opportunity to visit with Santa or board a trolley to take you through the holiday light display.
We are proud to sponsor this community event! Making Spirits Bright partners with Sheboygan County Food Bank, recruiting volunteers to help collect thousands of pounds of non-perishable food and personal care items for families facing hunger. Over 850,000 pounds of pantry items have been collected since Making Spirits Bright's inception in 2012.
Admission is free, but pantry items are appreciated to support local food pantries throughout Sheboygan County Food Bank.
Blue Harbor Resort Events
Resort Activities
Your family will also enjoy kids activities and yard games, as well as s'mores over a bonfire after sunset. The Pier Fun Zone Arcade featuring the latest and greatest in games and interactive activities as well as two nine-hole indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf courses are waiting when you want to take a break from the waterpark.
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MEETINGS
Plan a conference that feels like a retreat in Sheboygan, WI! Bask in an abundance of natural light and Lake Michigan views for your next event. Your guests will enjoy spacious guest rooms close to the conference space for less walking, unless they choose to take a stroll along the beach.
WEDDINGS
Your destination wedding is closer than you think on the shores of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI! Experience a premier outdoor wedding venue with event space for your reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, and ceremony all in one location.
