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Milwaukee AttractionsTheatresMilwaukee's theater district is adjacent to the InterContinental Milwaukee. The lively scene offers a diverse selection of performances from mainstream comedians to ballets to African dance.
The Marcus Center is home for performances by local arts groups including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Ballet. The Pabst and Riverside Theater venues offer about 100 entertainment events from theater to comedy to ballet. The Milwaukee Theater hosts an extensive calendar of concerts, Broadway musicals, family shows and assemblies. Top Festivals Milwaukee is infamous for its wide array of festivals. The Summerfest Grounds (Henry W. Maier Festival Park) host the summer's largest events including the world's largest music festival. The festival features 12 stages with the biggest name acts appearing on the Marcus Amphitheater overlooking Lake Michigan. Milwaukee also offers many festivals full of ethnic heritage, including German Fest, Irishfest (the world's largest Irish festival) and Indian Summer (the nation's largest Native American festival).
German Fest is held at the Henry Maier Festival Park and boasts authentic German cuisine, cultural traditions and fireworks. Jazz in the Park is a free concert held at Cathedral Square Park. Musicians from around the nation share their passion for jazz. Irish Fest is held at the Henry Maier Festival Park and boasts Irish cuisine, traditional dance and cultural sports. Indian Summer is an ethnic Native American festival that celebrates unique cuisine, traditional art, cultural dance and music. Summerfest is the world's largest music festival held at the Henry Maier Festival Park. The festival lasts 11 days and presents over 700 bands. Learn more about Milwaukee's festivals and events. Top Sporting Events Milwaukee's lively sports teams and passionate fans will excite any sports enthusiast. Catch a fly ball at a Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park in the sleek retractable-dome stadium. Visit the BMO Harris Bradley Center for major sports and entertainment events. Depending on the time of year you can see the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals or the professional soccer team the Milwaukee Wave.
The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional hockey team. The home stadium is the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team. The stadium is Miller Park. The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team. The stadium is the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Milwaukee Wave is a professional indoor soccer team. The stadium is the U.S. Cellular Center. Top Museums Milwaukee offers many unique and interesting museums featuring exhibits in the fields of natural history, science, education, culture, environment, business and art.
Discovery World is located on Lake Michigan and focuses on interactive exhibits in innovation, technology and conservation of the Great Lakes. The Milwaukee Public Museum offers permanent and special exhibits in nature and human history. The Harley-Davidson Museum chronicles the motor companies rich culture and past in a 130,000 square foot facility. The Humphrey IMAX Theater is located inside the Milwaukee Public Museum. The theater was the first IMAX in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Art Museum is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and features over 25,000 exhibits. Boerner Botanical Gardens feature several sections including the five original: annual, perennial, rock, rose and peony gardens. The Pabst Mansion was once home to Pabst Brewing Company founder, Captain Frederick Pabst. Today, it is open for public tours. The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum features 15th through 19th century decorative arts exhibits, ironwork and a renaissance garden. The Charles Allis Art Museum features continually changing exhibits of Wisconsin artists' work as well as a seasonal music series. This horticultural facility features 3 domes connected by a main lobby. Each dome has its own climate and the show dome changes themes. Top Spa Pfister WELL Spa + Salon The WELL Spa + Salon offers each guest a personal room with heated floors, a heated robe, personal iPod hookup, and adjustable bed temperatures. The technician comes to your personal room to indulge you in WELL Spa's signature 60 minute treatments.
WELL Spa offers premium manicure and pedicure services including anti-aging treatments for hands and feet and a pedicure of the month. WELL Spa offers several types of massage, body scrubs, sunless tanning, hydrotherapy and baths. Packages are available. The Salon offers premium hair care services including cut, color, style and special occasion design. Top Arts Milwaukee's local arts community has a strong presence in the city. With galleries of work done by locals and museums full of famous and historical pieces, Milwaukee has much to offer in visual arts. However, the theater district is infamous for its musical and performance arts venues.
The REP is one of the top regional theaters in the United States offering 13 shows on 3 stages plus "The Christmas Carol" annually. Gallery Night in Milwaukee is located in the historic Third Ward. It is a 2 day event held quarterly featuring local artists. As the 6th oldest Opera Company in the United States the Florentine Opera produces 3 shows per season at the Marcus Center. The Milwaukee Art Museum holds over 25,000 permanent and temporary exhibits on the shores of Lake Michigan. Located inside the InterContinental Milwaukee Gallerie M presents a changing exhibition of local Milwaukee art. As one of the top 12 ballet companies in the U.S. Milwaukee Ballet offers about 45 performances per year including "The Nutcracker." Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra produces more than 150 musical events each season for children and adults alike. Top Dining & Cocktails Milwaukee is known for food and spirits. The city boasts classic grills, trendy boutique restaurants, swanky lounges, traditional steakhouses, ethnic dining and a plethora of bars for cheese, sports or wine.
Kil@wat's unique atmosphere and flexible menu allow for traditional dining as well as the sharing of tapas among friends. This classic American grill offers high-quality cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Mason Street Grill serves lunch & dinner. Milwaukee Chophouse offers attentive service while you enjoy tender steaks, fresh seafood and an extensive wine selection. Located inside the InterContinental lobby the bar and lounge serves coffee in the morning, light fare during the day & drinks in the evening. Take in the views of Lake Michigan from the Pfister Hotel's rooftop bar and lounge. Enjoy their wines, spirits and small plates. Safe House has a unique spy themed atmosphere. If you do not know the secret password you may have to go to great lengths to get a table. This classic Milwaukee spot sells a variety of Wisconsin cheeses in the store and offers a bar to pair a flight of wine with cheese samples. Experience true Bavarian culture with a cold beer brewed in Munich and traditional German cuisine. A classic Wisconsin pub, Miller Time offers an extensive selection of beers, burgers and of course, fish fry. Thief Wine Shop & Bar offers 500 different wines from around the world for purchase and 30-35 wines at the bar. Top Cruises One of the best ways to see Milwaukee is on its waterways. Several cruise lines offer sightseeing excursions, boat rentals and private charters.
Edelweiss Boats offer a variety of cruises including dinner cruises, themed cruises, happy hour cruises and sightseeing cruises. Riverwalk has daily themed cruises such as Margarita Mondays. They also offer private cruises and pontoon boat rentals. Milwaukee Boat Line offers cruises and charters on local waterways as well as on Lake Michigan up to Green Bay and down to Chicago. Top Brewery Tours Experience all the Brew City has to offer with these four local breweries. Experience three breweries at a time by catching a Weekend Brewery Tour Cruise by Riverwalk Boat Tours and Rentals.
Lakefront Brewery is located on the Milwaukee River and has become a city landmark. The Brewery has great beer and offers dining too. MillerCoors Brewery is one of the largest in the U.S. and produces more than 10 million barrels per year. The Brewery offers premium & limited edition pours paired with artisan cheeses for their tasting reserve. They also offer a traditional tour. Great Lakes Distillery produces small batches of award-winning spirits in Wisconsin's first distillery since prohibition. Top Parks Enjoy Milwaukee's lakefront green grasses, winding walking trails, tennis courts and public beach at Veterans Park. Or, visit Cathedral Square Park's children's playground and open spaces.
Cathedral Square Park hosts a variety of events for adults including Jazz in the Park. It also features a playground for children. Veterans Park is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. It offers a beach, tennis courts, walking trails and green, open space. Top Shopping Downtown Milwaukee boasts unique, local shops in its Historic Third Ward and Brady Street areas. While Bayshore Town Center offers nationally known stores and restaurants in a quaint outdoor setting.
The historic Third Ward features fashion and accessory boutiques, unique home furnishing shops and numerous specialty stores. Bayshore Town Center boasts popular high-end national stores and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Coach & Trader Joe's. Brady Street is best known for its chic salons and retail shops, ethnic cuisine, active nightlife and relaxed coffee shops. Top Children's Activities The Milwaukee area offers fun, relaxation and education for children of all ages. Take time to learn about candy making, ride a camel, lay at the beach and splash down a waterslide during your visit.
The Jelly Belly Factory features a train ride on the Jelly Belly Express through the factory to learn about the brands history & candy making. Veterans Park is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. It offers a beach, tennis courts, walking trails and green, open space. Over 2500 animals including elephants, bears, zebras, gorillas and big cats live at the zoo. Plus, they offer a sea lion show and camel rides. Betty Brinn Children's Museum offers interactive and educational exhibits for children from birth through age ten. Discovery World is located on Lake Michigan and focuses on interactive exhibits in innovation, technology and conservation of the Great Lakes. Top |
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