MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — Manitowoc is planning significant changes to its outdoor drinking zone after a successful first season that allowed people to carry alcoholic beverages between downtown businesses and parks.

The city introduced the DORA, or Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, in July. Through October, customers could buy drinks at bars and restaurants in the downtown zone and take them outdoors to parks and even other businesses.

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"Our first year of DORA was a huge success," said Courtney Hansen, director of tourism for Visit Manitowoc.

Now, city officials want to expand the program for 2026.

"In January, we will be bringing forward a few recommendations to change the DORA program for 2

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