Milwaukee Hot Spots
Sightseeing
Popular things to do in Milwaukee.
Lots to see!
http://www.mpm.edu
Featuring more than 4.5 million objects and a variety of exciting exhibits, this is considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States. Kohl's Thank You Thursday allows free admission to the museum the first Thursday of every month with extended hours (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.).
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Museo Público de Milwaukee
800 W Wells StLots to see!
http://www.mpm.edu
Featuring more than 4.5 million objects and a variety of exciting exhibits, this is considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States. Kohl's Thank You Thursday allows free admission to the museum the first Thursday of every month with extended hours (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.).
Zoológico del Condado de Milwaukee
10001 W Bluemound RdFun family day!
The museum sits on the lakefront with a gorgeous view in addition to all the art there is to see!
There is also a parking garage across the street if the museum's garage is full or not open.
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Museo de Arte de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum DrThe museum sits on the lakefront with a gorgeous view in addition to all the art there is to see!
There is also a parking garage across the street if the museum's garage is full or not open.
Love Harley-Davidson? Then this is a must see.
They also have a restaurant that I've heard good things about.
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Museo Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StLove Harley-Davidson? Then this is a must see.
They also have a restaurant that I've heard good things about.
An award-winning historic museum and architectural landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
https://www.pabstmansion.com/
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The Pabst Mansion
2000 W Wisconsin AveAn award-winning historic museum and architectural landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
https://www.pabstmansion.com/
The Miller Visitor Center offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 160 years of brewing history.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/millerbrewerytour/about/?ref=page_internal
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Miller Brewery Tour
4251 W State StThe Miller Visitor Center offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 160 years of brewing history.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/millerbrewerytour/about/?ref=page_internal
Fantastic exploratory museum. Lots of hands on activities. Good enough that we had a membership for a couple of years.
Plus it's right on the lake with gorgeous views.
Parking is right on premises, under the museum.
https://www.discoveryworld.org/
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrFantastic exploratory museum. Lots of hands on activities. Good enough that we had a membership for a couple of years.
Plus it's right on the lake with gorgeous views.
Parking is right on premises, under the museum.
https://www.discoveryworld.org/
Another great place to take small children! Many hands on educational activities for young children.
https://www.bbcmkids.org/
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Museo Infantil Betty Brinn
929 E Wisconsin AveAnother great place to take small children! Many hands on educational activities for young children.
https://www.bbcmkids.org/
Food scene
Fun place to explore, browse and eat. Lots of food options and shops. Something for everyone!
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Milwaukee Public Market
Fun place to explore, browse and eat. Lots of food options and shops. Something for everyone!
Tour or just come for the beer and food! Take the 50 minute tour and then sit next to the Milwaukee River and enjoy your beer.
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Cervecería Lakefront
1872 N Commerce StTour or just come for the beer and food! Take the 50 minute tour and then sit next to the Milwaukee River and enjoy your beer.
Fun for everyone.
Kid friendly during the day.
You must be 21 to enter after 8pm.
https://www.safe-house.com/milwaukee-restaurant
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SafeHouse
779 N Front StFun for everyone.
Kid friendly during the day.
You must be 21 to enter after 8pm.
https://www.safe-house.com/milwaukee-restaurant
Breakfast or Brunch- worth the wait if there is one. Simple diner fantastic food.
Gluten free accommodating.
https://bluesegg.com/
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Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StBreakfast or Brunch- worth the wait if there is one. Simple diner fantastic food.
Gluten free accommodating.
https://bluesegg.com/
Rooftop dining available! Book a lux dome on the rooftop during winter!
Gluten free accommodating.
https://cafebenelux.com/
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Café Benelux
346 N BroadwayRooftop dining available! Book a lux dome on the rooftop during winter!
Gluten free accommodating.
https://cafebenelux.com/
A well known local favorite pub. Popular for their burgers and bloody marys.
https://sobelmanspubandgrill.com/
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Sobelman's Chicago
1900 W St Paul AveA well known local favorite pub. Popular for their burgers and bloody marys.
https://sobelmanspubandgrill.com/
Tapas bar and restaurant. Small plate, variety of flavors.
Gluten free accommodating.
If the weather is nice, I recommend eating outside!
https://www.lamerenda125.com/
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La Merenda
125 East National AvenueTapas bar and restaurant. Small plate, variety of flavors.
Gluten free accommodating.
If the weather is nice, I recommend eating outside!
https://www.lamerenda125.com/
Another local favorite! Scratch cooking, amazing beer.
https://mosirishpub.com/milwaukee/
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Mo's Irish Pub Downtown Milwaukee
142 W Wisconsin AveAnother local favorite! Scratch cooking, amazing beer.
https://mosirishpub.com/milwaukee/
Leon's Frozen Custard
3131 S 27th StA local hotspot for generations!
Neighborhoods
Historic downtown area great for walking, eating or shopping. Visit your choice of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops or boutiques. Or just check out the riverwalk!
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Historic Third Ward
Historic downtown area great for walking, eating or shopping. Visit your choice of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops or boutiques. Or just check out the riverwalk!
Theaters
From performances to an everyday movie...
Old unique theater with shows not in your "everyday" theater.
https://mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre
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Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveOld unique theater with shows not in your "everyday" theater.
https://mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre
Looking for live theater performances?
https://www.milwaukeerep.com/
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
108 E Wells StLooking for live theater performances?
https://www.milwaukeerep.com/
The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells Sthttps://pabsttheater.org/
https://pabsttheater.org/venue/the-riverside-theater/
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The Riverside Theater
116 W Wisconsin Avehttps://pabsttheater.org/venue/the-riverside-theater/
Local cinema just over a mile away.
http://avalonmke.com/
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Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic AveLocal cinema just over a mile away.
http://avalonmke.com/
Largest cinema in the area to catch the latest release. It's about a 10-15 minute drive.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/south-shore-cinema-oak-creek
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Marcus South Shore Cinema
7261 South 13th StreetLargest cinema in the area to catch the latest release. It's about a 10-15 minute drive.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/south-shore-cinema-oak-creek
Another large cinema to catch the latest release, but with food and beverages! Eat dinner or have a drink while you watch your film. 100% in theater dining.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/bistroplex-southridge
BistroPlex In-Theatre Dining Cinema
5210 S 76th StAnother large cinema to catch the latest release, but with food and beverages! Eat dinner or have a drink while you watch your film. 100% in theater dining.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/bistroplex-southridge
Outdoor fun
Good day to be outside?
Most popular beach in Milwaukee.
http://www.bradfordbeachmke.com/main.html
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrMost popular beach in Milwaukee.
http://www.bradfordbeachmke.com/main.html
View the City from the Milwaukee River!
https://www.milwaukeekayak.com/
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Milwaukee Kayak Company
318 S Water StView the City from the Milwaukee River!
https://www.milwaukeekayak.com/
View or Tour the city from the Milwaukee River!
https://brewcitykayak.com/
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Brew City Kayak
820 S Water StView or Tour the city from the Milwaukee River!
https://brewcitykayak.com/
Rent a donut boat! or another kind. Online tips recommend the 2 hour rental for the donut boat.
I haven't tried myself, let me know if it's fun!
https://www.boatmke.com/
Boat MKE
121 E Mason StRent a donut boat! or another kind. Online tips recommend the 2 hour rental for the donut boat.
I haven't tried myself, let me know if it's fun!
https://www.boatmke.com/
About a mile away... check out "Chill on the Hill" Tuesday nights during the summer.
https://chillonthehill.org/
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Humboldt Park
3000 South Howell AvenueAbout a mile away... check out "Chill on the Hill" Tuesday nights during the summer.
https://chillonthehill.org/
Step out of the city and visit Grant Park and hike this short trail with gorgeous scenery. About 20 minutes away.
https://www.theoutbound.com/wisconsin/hiking/hike-the-seven-bridges-trail-in-grant-park
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Seven Bridges Trail
Seven Bridges TrailStep out of the city and visit Grant Park and hike this short trail with gorgeous scenery. About 20 minutes away.
https://www.theoutbound.com/wisconsin/hiking/hike-the-seven-bridges-trail-in-grant-park
Whatever festival is going on, it's probably going on here!
https://www.milwaukeeworldfestival.com/
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Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor DrWhatever festival is going on, it's probably going on here!
https://www.milwaukeeworldfestival.com/
Something to do
Create a masterpiece or just have fun trying while enjoying a drink. You can just pop in or you can attend a class with an instructor.
https://farmhousepaintandsip.com/?utm_medium=GMB&utm_source=Home-Button&utm_campaign=Set-Up-2%2F1%2F20
The Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall
4511 S 6th StCreate a masterpiece or just have fun trying while enjoying a drink. You can just pop in or you can attend a class with an instructor.
https://farmhousepaintandsip.com/?utm_medium=GMB&utm_source=Home-Button&utm_campaign=Set-Up-2%2F1%2F20
Consejos para la ciudad
Viajar con niños
Plan your Milwaukee Visit Website
https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/plan-a-visit/guides/family-friendly/?utm_source=youtube-red&utm_medium=family-vanity-url&utm_campaign=leisure2018&utm_content=family-vanity-url-red
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Parking your car downtown? Use the MKE parking app!
It's how I park downtown. I recommend setting up the app and your payment preferences ahead of time. Then you just enter in the code on the meter into the app and follow the simple instructions.
https://city.milwaukee.gov/ParkingServices/ParkingMeters/park#.Xk8_fi3MwW8
Frases útiles
"Where's the bubbler?"
Translation: Where's the drinking fountain?
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Purchase parking ahead of time
If you want to purchase a parking spot for an event ahead of time. I recommend using the Spot Hero app.
https://spothero.com