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Milwaukee

· Milwaukee, WI

Why you should go…

Visit Milwaukee is the official convention and visitors bureau and accredited destination marketing organization for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city sits on the shore of Lake Michigan and is known for the Milwaukee Art Museum, Mitchell Park Domes, Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee County Zoo, and its brewing heritage including the Miller Brewing Company. Visit Milwaukee publishes an official visitors guide and promotes the city's restaurants, breweries, hotels, and events.

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  • #museum
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  • #lakefront
  • #free

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Milwaukee, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Edelweiss Cruise Lines

    Under $25

    Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan boat cruises, from narrated sightseeing rides to dinner and party cruises.

    3.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Milwaukee Public Museum

    Under $25

    A natural history and culture museum in downtown Milwaukee with life-size dioramas and a giant dinosaur skeleton.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)

    Under $25

    Milwaukee's lakefront festival grounds, home to Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.

    3.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

    Under $25

    The world's only bobblehead-specific museum, with thousands of bobbleheads spanning sports, pop culture and politics.

    3.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Brookfield, Wisconsin

    Free

    Milwaukee-area suburb known as a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    Free

    Historic 19th-century mill town near Milwaukee known for its limestone downtown and Cedar Creek Settlement.

    16 mi awayMore like this