Racine, Wisconsin is an idyllic city situated on the western shores of Lake Michigan. It has a long and storied history, having been a bustling port town in the 1800s and the home of numerous notable industries in more recent decades. Today, Racine is known for its vibrant cultural scene, beautiful beaches, and diverse array of attractions. Visitors to Racine quickly come to appreciate its impressive architecture and impeccably preserved historical sites as well. With so much to explore and experience, it's no wonder that Racine receives glowing reviews from residents and visitors alike! From its wide variety of recreational activities to its richly flavored cuisine, guests often remark on how much they enjoy discovering all that this Wisconsin city has to offer. Whether you're visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, Racine is sure to provide a memorable experience.
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Complete Joke, Mini Detroit - 12/11/2017
This city is a complete mess. I have lived all over the US for work and this place is a little Detroit after the great depression post 2008. Work is non-existent and if you are a professional even worse.
The real unemployment rate is around 30% and temp agency work is the norm or part time at best. Most people are on some form of government subsidies. The housing market is completely in the red with continues down turns in value yet the rental market is outrageous due to section 8 housing.
To add insult to injury the taxes are insane and the city is falling apart. The latest thing is FoxConn is coming and the state and local people are fronting the bill. "Dumb Asses"
The only thing this state thinks about is cheap beer and the Packers. It goes to work in factories for peanuts and hates everything outside of it's bubble of manure. "Go Pack"
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Not booming - 8/28/2011
Racine has lost so many jobs in the past 15 yrs, the economy looks bleek not to mention the bitter cold winters suck big time! The schools here are not something to be admired and I want to move where the weather is more hospitable and more job
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OK - 4/5/2009
The Lake is cool. The beach is OK. The zoo is nice, and affordable. There are pleanty of bike trails. Some festivals. In alot of ways Racine is like a college town without the college and the college age
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nice place to live - 11/5/2006
A nice place to live. Racine offers a little bit of everything. There is a mall and plenty of other choices to shop-Walmart, Target, Kmart, Toys r Us, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Michaels...Plenty to do with kids- wonderful beach, playgrounds, stores with activity for kids (painting shop, jewelry bead shop, dress up shop...), restaurants geared towards kids (McD's, Chuckie Cheese...).
Public schools are mixed--some are rated better/worse than others. Several parochial options. One private,independent school (preschool-12th grade)in town-excellent rating, expensive tuition.
The Racine area is a great place to live.
Location is ideal too- Milwaukee and its suburbs offer a lot and are not far
from here (30 minutes). Chicago area is only an hour away. The three areas are conveniently connected along I-94. Amtrak is an option for commuters as
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downtown improvements - 6/19/2006
We are situated on Lake Michigan and our downtown has GREATLY improved over the past 10 years - improved housing, more great shops and restaurants, many community events. We moved here 2 years ago from another part of the city and LOVE
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