Midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay is the city of Sheboygan also lovingly referred to as the Brat Capital of the World and the Malibu of the Midwest! It’s also one of our favorite places to recommend to families looking to appease the whole fambam. Here’s why:
Surfs up!
Surfing is a big deal in Sheboygan. There’s kite, wind or traditional surfing – pick your favorite style or try ’em all!
Surfing not your thing? There’s a nice range of other watersports, such as SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), fishing, boating, kayak, jet ski or sail on Lake Michigan, too.
Sailing town
If you want to experience the area like a local, take up sailing on the waters of Sheboygan. The city’s passionate ties to the water sport are just as interesting as the activity itself; Sheboygan is credited for putting women’s sailing on the map during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Good eats
Sheboygan knows how to serve up a great dish. When you’re in town, tackle a 12-inch burger at Frankie’s Pub & Grill or enjoy an authentic Italian meal at Trattoria Stefano. And you absolutely, positively can’t leave without indulging in a good ol’ Wisconsin bratwurst. This city takes their brats very seriously. (Case in point: there’s even brat pizza.)
Adventure city
Sheboygan County offers loads of fun with world-class golf, a top motorsports racetrack, miles of bike trails, incredible hiking and the tallest wooden tower in Wisconsin.
Want more Sheboygan? Watch our recent episode here and download a travel itinerary featuring 11 kid-friendly activities in the area.
So…how do you Sheboygan?