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Things to do in Milwaukee
Wisconsin may not have a reputation for glamour, but there's plenty to see and do in Milwaukee for visitors to this friendly city. Highlights include the enormous Lake Michigan and the RiverWalk system along the Milwaukee River, which jointly ensure that fresh air, pretty views, and water sports opportunities are in abundance.
Apart from beaches, lakes, and rivers, Milwaukee is home to a lot of architectural landmarks, ranging from the imposing St Josaphat Basilica and City Hall to the sleek and modern Milwaukee Art Museum. The Domes, huge glass structures in Mitchell Park, are just as stunning outside as they are inside, housing habitats from different ecosystems.
There are a number of interesting museums in Milwaukee, including the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum and the Harley-Davidson Museum. Kids will love interactive attractions at the Public Museum, containing an IMAX theatre and planetarium, as well as the Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin, the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Milwaukee is also known as 'Brew City', and is home to both large-scale producers and local microbreweries in abundance. Miller-Coors Brewing Company and the Pabst Brewery are perhaps the most recognisable and offer tours. Smaller operations also offer tours and tastings on weekends, including the Sprecher Brewery, Lakefront Brewery, and the Great Lakes Distillery.
Miller Park
Miller Park is the home of major league baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. Opened in 2001, the ballpark combines state-of-the-art features, including a unique fan-shaped convertible roo…
Miller Park
Miller Park is the home of major league baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. Opened in 2001, the ballpark combines state-of-the-art features, including a unique fan-shaped convertible roof, with the 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' nostalgia of America's pastime. Ballpark tours are also available. But if visitors are able to get tickets, there is perhaps no better way to experience the best of American sport than by watching a ballgame with popcorn and a hot dog on a warm summer evening.
Website milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com
Miller Brewing Company
The Miller Brewery, established in 1855, is a landmark in Milwaukee. Visitors can participate in a free and entertaining guided tour of the brewery, packaging centre and historic c…
Miller Brewing Company
The Miller Brewery, established in 1855, is a landmark in Milwaukee. Visitors can participate in a free and entertaining guided tour of the brewery, packaging centre and historic caves on the premises. Tours last around one and a half hours and conclude with samples either at the old Miller Inn or in the beer garden, a seasonal option.
Website www.millerbrewerytour.com/tour-information
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is commonly referred to as 'The Domes', due to its memorable architecture. Its three giant glass vault-like structures are bursting wit…
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is commonly referred to as 'The Domes', due to its memorable architecture. Its three giant glass vault-like structures are bursting with diverse plant life. Visitors can explore a different habitat in each dome: arid, tropical or floral.
Website county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkConserva10116.htm
Lambeau Field
Home of the Green Bay Packers football team, Lambeau Field is an iconic American football stadium. Today, its preserved retro style and original seating bowl boast modern facilitie…
Lambeau Field
Home of the Green Bay Packers football team, Lambeau Field is an iconic American football stadium. Today, its preserved retro style and original seating bowl boast modern facilities and services, despite the disadvantages of an outdoor stadium in Wisconsin's notoriously cold winters. If visitors can get tickets and stand the cold, watching the Packers play at home is an amazing experience. If not, a tour of the stadium where some of the greatest legends in American football have played is the next best thing. When attending a football game at Lambeau Field, visitors should arrive early for a barbecue and join the tailgate party in the parking lot.
Website www.lambeaufield.com
The House on the Rock
Eccentric millionaire Alex Jordan Snr built the House on the Rock in retaliation to renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who dismissed his architectural aspirations. The Japanese…
The House on the Rock
Eccentric millionaire Alex Jordan Snr built the House on the Rock in retaliation to renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who dismissed his architectural aspirations. The Japanese-style house is rambling and dark, containing many collections of antiques and curiosities. From the late 1960s, the collections increased in eclectic directions, with additions of mechanical musical instruments, dolls, model ships and guns. The world's largest carousel is housed inside as well as a recreation of the squid and the sea monster from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The most famous feature is the Infinity Room, which juts out unsupported from the House 218 feet (66.5m) into the surrounding valley. There are also hotels, conference facilities, a spa, golf course and Japanese gardens.
Website www.thehouseontherock.com
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells takes its name from the distinctive sandstone formations in the glacial gorges of the Wisconsin River. Three of its water parks claim the titles of the biggest in t…
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells takes its name from the distinctive sandstone formations in the glacial gorges of the Wisconsin River. Three of its water parks claim the titles of the biggest in the US: Noah's Ark is the largest outdoor park; Wilderness Territory is the biggest indoor park; and Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park is the largest resort and water park complex. There are plenty of things to do if you'd like to stay dry, including golf, go karts, horse riding, Timber Falls Amusement Park, live entertainment, restaurants and shops. The Wisconsin Dells are open in winter too, with snowboarding, skiing and ice fishing. The Ho-Chunk Casino is also a great place for adults to enjoy themselves.
Website www.wisdells.com