Rouse Simmons
Rouse Simmons was a three-masted schooner famous for having sunk in a violent storm on Lake Michigan in 1912.
An ancient site, 10 mi northeast of Two Rivers
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 46" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Two Rivers is the nearest base
Two Rivers is 12 miles southwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 88 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Two Rivers. Green months are the mild ones.
Rouse Simmons
Rouse Simmons was a three-masted schooner famous for having sunk in a violent storm on Lake Michigan in 1912. The ship was bound for Chicago with a cargo of Christmas trees when it foundered off Two Rivers, Wisconsin, killing all on board.
The legacy of the schooner lives on in the area, with frequent ghost sightings and tourist attractions whereby its final route is traced. It was known as The Christmas Tree Ship and was one of many schooners to transport Christmas trees across the lake. However, with railroads, highways, and tree farms proving much more economical, the tree-shipping industry was on a steep decline and by 1920 they stopped sailing.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2007) · listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places (2006)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Where to stay near Rouse Simmons
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Two Rivers (7) and Manitowoc (14).
Two Rivers
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
11,222 people
12 mi southwest of Rouse Simmons
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rouse Simmons | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 11,222 | $140K | B+ |
| Manitowoc | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 14 9 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 34,671 | $161K | B− |
| Kewaunee | 14 mi north | 20 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,793 | $160K | A |
| Mishicot | 12 mi west | 15 min | 4 4 hotels | 1,428 | $144K | — |
| Two Rivers | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,688 | $225K | — |
| Carlton | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,016 | $231K | — |
| Algoma | 23 mi north | 35 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 motels · 1 campground | 3,225 | $153K | B+ |
| Pierce | 18 mi north | 30 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 770 | $236K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Rouse Simmons
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw38 mi LakeLake Michigan
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
52 mi LakeLake Winnebago
117 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
35 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
34 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
33 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
66 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State ForestPhoto credits
Lake Michigan: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, ISS Expedition, Public domain · Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5
Visiting Rouse Simmons
What town is Rouse Simmons near?
Two Rivers, WI, about 10 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Rouse Simmons?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–78°.
How far is Rouse Simmons from Milwaukee?
About 88 miles south of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Rouse Simmons?
Austin Straubel (GRB), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 95 miles.
Where should I stay near Rouse Simmons?
Two Rivers (12 mi, 7 places to stay), Manitowoc (18 mi, 14 places to stay) and Kewaunee (14 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Two Rivers
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