Cliffside Park Campground

Campsites at the Cliffside Park Campground are 15 minutes’ drive from the center of Racine, where you’ll find plenty of supermarkets for stocking up on grocery supplies. There are also gas stations en route if you need to fill up your motorhome rental and a great choice of dining establishments that include fast-food restaurants, gourmet delis, and global eateries. While you’re in Racine, don’t miss a visit to the Racine Heritage Museum, which details the people and events that have shaped the city. It occupies a former Carnegie library that was designed by John Mauran in a Beaux-Arts style and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Learn about the products that were manufactured in Racine at the “Factory for the World” display and its role as a Lake Michigan port in the “Waterways” exhibit, then get up close to artifacts recovered from the Space Shuttle Columbia while discovering the life and legacy of Laurel Clark. Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a visit to the Racine Art Museum, which boasts the largest collection of contemporary crafts in North America. Artists such as Dale Chihuly, Arline Fisch, and Claire Zeisler are represented in the galleries, together with over 1,500 ceramic objects that include pieces by Toshiko Takaezu and Betty Woodman. In addition to metal, glass, and woodworks, the museum also features hand-printed letterpresses and offset lithography works by names such as Scott McCarney and Patty Tyrol. At the northern end of Racine Harbor is the Windpoint Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest and tallest (108 feet) active lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It was designed by a former Brigadier General in the Civil War and was constructed in 1880 before being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Coincide your visit with a lighthouse opening to tour the grounds and old keepers’ quarters while soaking up the sweeping views across Lake Michigan. After visiting the lighthouse, head to nearby Racine North Beach to spend a day on the sand or drive west to explore the River Bend Nature Center. Whether you want to explore the themed gardens of Whitnall Park or discover the rich history of Racine, book an RV rental in Racine County and start planning your visit.