Manitowoc County is a colorful community, from the dazzling blue of Lake Michigan to the deep greens of farmlands and parks. The cities of Manitowoc, Two Rivers and Kiel, and our many towns and villages invite you to explore and experience “The Place of the Good Spirit.” The County maintains five major parks and three special purpose parks for the use and enjoyment of the general public. In addition, the Commission also maintains 14 lake accesses throughout the County. The purpose of these lake accesses are to provide the general public with access to lakes and rivers for fishing and boating.

Take a cruise aboard the S.S. Badger Carferry. Bring your car as you enjoy this relaxing four-hour trip from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI. Enjoy free movies, children’s play areas, gift shop, spacious decks, and staterooms. The Badger offers spacious outside decks for walking or lounging, buffet-style restaurant, deli-style snack bar, free movies in the movie lounge, satellite television, live entertainment, video arcade, KidsPort playroom, gift shop, quiet area/museum, private staterooms, aft end lounge and an upper deck lounge with plenty of room to spread out and relax.