Milwaukee offers an incredible mix of festivals, attractions, outdoor adventures, and dining experiences that make it one of the Midwest’s most vibrant cities.
Whether you’re visiting in the summer or winter, there’s always something happening. Milwaukee is home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, along with popular events like Irish Fest, German Fest, Festa Italiana, Mexican Fiesta, and Bastille Days.
Learn More: Summerfest (summerfest.com) | Events Calendar (discovermilwaukee.com events)
Explore some of the area’s most popular destinations, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World, Milwaukee County Zoo, and the iconic Mitchell Park Domes. Families will also enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.
Learn More: Milwaukee Art Museum (mam.org) | Milwaukee Public Museum (mpm.edu) | Discovery World (discoveryworld.org)
From Lake Michigan beaches and the Milwaukee RiverWalk to hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy. The region also offers boating, fishing, kayaking, sailing, and dozens of golf courses.
Learn More: Milwaukee County Parks (county.milwaukee.gov/parks) | Milwaukee RiverWalk (milwaukeeriverwalkdistrict.org)
Milwaukee’s thriving culinary scene features award-winning chefs, diverse restaurants, local coffee roasters, food halls, breweries, and farmers markets. Popular stops include the Milwaukee Public Market, 3rd Street Market Hall, Sherman Phoenix, and Zócalo Food Truck Park.
Learn More: Milwaukee Public Market (milwaukeepublicmarket.org) | 3rd Street Market Hall (3rdstmarkethall.com)
Families can spend the day at the Milwaukee County Zoo, discover hands-on exhibits at Discovery World and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, or explore nature at the Urban Ecology Center and Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Learn More: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (bbcmkids.org) | Urban Ecology Center (urbanecologycenter.org)
For even more local attractions, events, and neighborhood guides, visit more pages on DiscoverMilwaukee.com
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