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  • Carefully handle stingrays, sea urchins, and other aquatic critters at Discovery World's aquarium at Pier Wisconsin.
  • Fly a kite in Veteran's Park, where consistent winds blow in off of Lake Michigan.
  • Meander around one of the 22 fairs and festivals that take place at the city fairgrounds throughout the summer. The plethora of events has earned Milwaukee the nickname "City of Festivals."
  • Sample beers following the hour-long tour of the Miller Brewery. The tour is free and runs Monday through Saturday 10:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
  • Smell the flowers at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (aka, "The Domes"), home to three diverse ecosystems and renovated in 2008 to add a breathtaking lighting display.
  • Ice-skate with your loved one at the romantic outdoor rink in Red Arrow Park.

Milwaukee Travel Guide

If Milwaukee conjures up images of Harley-Davidsons and beer, you wouldn't be alone. But there's much more to this cosmopolitan Great Lake city. Milwaukee surprises many first-time visitors with its large, thriving, and well-supported arts community—just take a look at the spectacular Milwaukee Art Museum designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Fabulous waterfront summer festivals, great views of Lake Michigan and the Lake Express ferry to Michigan are just a few more reasons to visit. And then, of course, there are the Harleys and beer. Read More

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Hotels

from: $159

The Pfister Hotel

424 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

from: $159

Hotel Metro

411 East Mason Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

from: $119

Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown

648 North Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Pabst Theatre

144 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Milwaukee Theatre

Wisconsin Center District
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Marcus Amphitheater

200 North Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Milwaukee

Distance (mi.)
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport 6.2 map
Chicago O'Hare International Airport 73.0 map
Chicago Midway Airport 87.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Milwaukee

Distance (mi.)
Chicago Pal-Waukee Airport 64.0 map
Madison Dane County Regional Airport 72.4 map
Greater Rockford Airport 84.0 map

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