Ladies’ Choice

Friday

Arrive early evening. Check into hotel.

For a group of four or more, check out the condos at the Blue Harbor Resort & Spa. The GrandStay Suites Hotel is in the heart of downtown within close walking distance to shops and restaurants. Harbor Winds is a charming hotel on the Riverfront, adjacent to all the shanty shops on the river walk.

Dine out with Friends

Start your weekend off with a casual dinner in a beachy atmosphere at the Highland House. Flavored margaritas hit the spot with a blend of Californian, Caribbean and Mexican fare. Or, head over to Il Ritrovo for authentic Neapolitan, wood-fired, gourmet pizza and a glass of wine.

Saturday

Start the day with farm fresh breakfast.

Field to Fork serves locally-produced ingredients and fresh-ground, fair-trade coffees and espressos. Browse through the Field to Fork Grocery for an organic snack to bring along on the day’s journey.

Shop

Explore Sheboygan’s shopping.

Stop by Olivü 426 to create your own beauty regime including soaps, lotions, lip balms, body sprays and anti-aging serums. Make a few gift baskets to take home.

Head over to Design Cents and spend time in this magnificently decorated boutique. Find that perfect piece of furniture or home décor. Design Cents boasts a sensible collection of vintage, pre-enjoyed, antique and one-of-kind pieces. All proceeds from this venture will be gifted to non-profit organizations; so it’s a stop that’s also good for the soul!

Relax at the spa.

Get a massage and a facial at JoMaJi or Blue Harbor’s Reflections Spa. Let go of the stress and focus on a renewed you. Make an appointment at Salon Sasé for the whole group. Dare to try a new style! Then, pamper yourself with a new outfit from TLC or Tres Chic, where a personal touch is always in fashion.

Enjoy a late lunch.

At the Mucky Duck, everything is homemade and trans-fat free! The Black Pig offers comfort food with a twist. It’s the perfect stop to gather your energy, have a refreshing beverage and enjoy a bit of sustenance.

Walk it off.

Stroll the river walk and browse through the Riverfront Shanty Shops. Stop by Olivada and bottle your own gourmet olive oil to take home. Don’t forget to walk the incredible gardens of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center—even peek inside to see the latest exhibit. It’s free!

Relax before dinner.

Head back to the hotel and relax before dinner at Lino Ristorante Italiano. Have your server suggest a wine to enhance the fine taste of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Indulge in a night on the town.

Check out The Green Room Pub for a sampling of the area’s live music scene, or visit our Nightlife page for the latest live entertainment schedule.

Sunday

Take it slow.

Enjoy the morning air on the river walk and a bite to eat with fresh-ground, organic brew at the Weather Centre Café located in the shanty shops. This spot is a local favorite for quiche and muffins.

Stop and smell the flowers.

Plan a relaxing drive home through the Kettle Moraine State Forest. On the way, enjoy a stroll through the shops in historic Sheboygan Falls  and enjoy an elegantly prepare lunch at The Atrium Tea Room or stroll  Plymouth’s historic downtown for antiquing and vintage shopping. Just north of Plymouth, revel in the splendor of bringing nature indoors at the spectacular Wreath Factory at Otter Creek. There’s much more than wreaths to explore!

Caitlin Brotz from Olivu 426