Sheboygan

Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle. The translation of the Native American name -she wa bo going means "water rushing underground" and is thought to refer to a rushing noise present at the North Point rock outcroppings. is also becoming a tourist destination thanks to several farsighted development initiatives, particularly along the scenic riverfront and lakefront.

Most visitors to Sheboygan will probably be arriving by auto. Sheboygan is about one hour's drive north of Milwaukee on Interstate 43, about an hour south of Green Bay on the same, and about three hours north of Chicago (I-94 to Milwaukee and onto I-43). There is also a Greyhound bus terminal on Pennsylvania Avenue, and the nearest Amtrak station is in Milwaukee.

The closest airports served by a major airline, to Sheboygan are in Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Sheboygan Transit runs buses throughout the city. Fares are $1.75 per ride. Most of the downtown area is within comfortable walking distance, and parking is rarely a problem.

Beaches, miles of beaches, known as the "Malibu of the Midwest" Sheboygan has some of the best surfing on Lake Michigan. Unfortunately it's wind-driven & the primary season is in late fall & winter when the snow is flying.

Fear not, kite surfing, sailing, salmon fishing, jet skiing, swimming and anything else you can do on what's essentially a small freshwater ocean form a unique & vibrant beach scene.

Like many Wisconsin cities, Sheboygan has many summer festivals. The largest is Brat Days, typically the first weekend in August. Every weekend in summer has some kind of festival going on.

Golf Digest ranked Sheboygan No. 7 among the 50 greatest golf destinations in the world. The Straits Course at Whistling Straits (home of the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships, 2007 US Senior Open, 2020 Ryder Cup) and Blackwolf Run (1999 and 2012 US Women's Opens) lead the pack, but the Irish Course (Whistling Straits' other course), the Bull, and many regional courses are also gems. You could spend a week playing top-notch golf and never have to drive more than 15 minutes from Sheboygan.

Hops Haven features beers from Sheboygan's own Three Sheeps Brewery which are brewed on site.

Hops Haven occupies the first floor of a building that has been home to several businesses. At various times throughout it’s over 100-year history, the three story building at 1327 North 14th Street, was a Wigwam socks factory, and shares space with 3 Sheeps Brewing.

Games: 3 Dartboards, 3 Pool Tables, Jukebox, 18ft. Shuffleboard, 2 Foosball Tables, Hoop Shoot, Pull Tabs, Bean Bags, Blackjack and Video Games.

Hops features light Mexican cuisine served at the bar, along with pizza. Hours are limited for the Mexican food.

You can order food from a huge selection of Sheboygan restaurants and have it delivered to your bar stool or table, essentially making it Sheboygan's most diverse selection of prepared food in one location.

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