Thursday, August 2, 2012

Thirty Great Things to Do in Downtown Menominee

When the weather's hot, my husband and I are drawn to downtown Menominee. Each of us spent the better part of our growing up years living nearby. Although we now live in and love Marinette, Downtown Menominee is home to us.

On warm summer nights, Downtown Menominee is hopping! People without air conditioning come here to cool off. Families, people from boats docked at the marina, cyclists, skateboarders, people of all ages seem to flock here to grab a good meal, play on the playground, watch marina life, listen to music or eat an ice cream cone.

A few weeks back, we listed all the things you can do in downtown Marinette. Here's our Things to Do in Downtown Menominee list.

  • Admire an historic building.
  • Watch other people enjoy downtown.
  • Borrow and ride a Yellow Bike.
  • Eat a good meal at any of six restaurants.
  • Dock your boat.
  • Borrow or buy a book.
  • Swing on the swings at Sings 'n' Things.
  • Find a piece of jewelry no one else will be wearing.
  • Take a dance class.
  • Buy fresh produce on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
  • Get a massage, facial or new hairstyle.
  • Eat an ice cream cone.
  • Toss back a brewsky.
  • Eat a sauteed vegetable sandwich.
  • Watch a sailboard race.
  • Enjoy a summer concert.
  • Buy outdoor gear for nearly any sport.
  • Watch a bunch of talented kids every year at Bay Jammer.
  • Take photographs of sailboats, turrets on old buildings, or street life.
  • Participate in a fishing derby.
  • Have a picnic.
  • Appreciate Menominee's history.
  • Admire Linda's Garden at Stephenson Public Library.
  • See a fish sculpture in front of the boater's lounge.
  • Rent an apartment.
  • Sample great wines.
  • Buy flowers.
  • Stock up on office supplies.
  • Wade in the water.
  • Order a thick, juicy steak.

OK, thirty seems like a good place to stop. But you can add your favorite things to do in the comment box below.

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