Location: Milwaukee
Top Things to do in Milwaukee
Things to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring. Check out the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum or the Mitchell Park Horticultural Society, which hosts an annual show of the same flora and fauna seen in Georgia O'Keefe's paintings. Those interested in the city's history can visit the grand Pabst Mansion, former home of one of the city's famous beer barons, or the Milwaukee Public Museum, to see what life was like in Old Milwaukee. If the kids are along, don't miss the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Of course a trip to the "Genuine American City" would not be complete without a tour of the Miller Brewing Company and a Brewers game at Miller Park.
Restaurants in Milwaukee
1. Brewers Hill
2. City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By WanderingOso - Sheboygan, United States
Most cities have torn down their classic city halls in favor of a big box store look and feel. But not Milwaukee. This classic is beautiful and credit to the city. Well worth a quick stop to look in.
3. Old World 3rd St.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By AlexB10499 - Providence, United States
This is one of Milwaukee’s coolest streets, in my opinion. Its most distinctive buildings lie along a two-block section in the Westown neighborhood (between W Juneau Ave and W State St, more or less). This is where the “Old World” part of its name comes from: the buildings here have a clear German influence in their architecture. Mader’s Restaurant is the most obvious example, and makes for a fun photo-op. If you’re even remotely interested in exploring downtown Milwaukee on foot, make your way over to Old World 3rd Street and see for yourself how much of an impact the German immigrants had on this city.
4. Historic Third Ward
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,286 reviews
Every trip to Milwaukee should start in the Historic Third Ward. Explore our locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk, the nationally acclaimed Milwaukee Public Market, and the world's largest music festival, Summerfest. Located just south of downtown Milwaukee.
Reviewed By l0L1ta
Mke's Third Ward is an urban gem of a small neighborhood of hundreds of businesses and residents just south of downtown. Most buildings are historic lofts and warehouses turned into trendy condos, specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and performance spaces in a safe small community of varying ages. It's bordered by the raised I-794 on the north, the world famous Summerfest music festival grounds and Lake Michigan on the east, and the Milwaukee River and its award-winning Riverwalk on the south and west. Artsy locals include the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and the renowned Broadway Theatre Center. Casual to fine libations and dining abound. Various events provide cohesion and fun in a dog-friendly safe space that's within a mile of most else downtown Milwaukee has to offer, including endless festivals, top concerts, dance, symphony, sports (Bucks & Marquette B-ball, Admirals Hockey), beautiful Calatrava Winged Art Museum, the War Memorial on the lake, Patawatomi full casino & hotel, museums, convention center, Harley Davidson's museum/hotel, and top notch theater. Walk, take the bus or free streetcar (The Hop), stroll the riverwalks, rent a boat, or pedal your way on land or on water by party boat. Don't miss the Public Market where fresh meat, cheese, bakery, seafood, desserts, spirits, and ethnic treats can be eaten there or taken home. Among the many friendly people you'll meet working and living in the Ward, stop at Margarita Paradise in the Public Market and taste Emil's take on Mexican comida.
5. Frank Lloyd Wright American System-Built Homes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By OperaDoug68 - Cincinnati, United States
Having visited numerous Frank Lloyd Wright homes and projects in Chicago and WI, we were excited to see the Burnham Block homes. The tour lasted about an hour, and the docent was personable and knowledgeable. The tour starts on the street and discusses the history of the site. We then moved into the interior of one of the apartment buildings, which was under reconstruction. The tour ended in the one of the restored homes. The spaces are being restored, so I imagine the tour will be a little different in a few years. One of the apartment buildings was converted to a single family home, and you can stay in the upper story as an Air BnB. Definitely worth your time and money if you have an interest in architecture and seeing Frank Lloyd Wright on a more intimate scale.
6. Forest Home Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia
You could call this the beer cemetery, as many of Milwaukee's first brewers (and their families) are buried here. Not surprisingly, some of the markers are full on mausoleums.
7. Milwaukee Soldiers Home
8. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union
9. Black Cat Alley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By andreacZ761BJ
This is a quick stop but worth it! Nice art work in a real working alley. Others don’t like the dumpsters and gas meters, etc. but I prefer to see this style of art in a real setting so they don’t bother me one bit. Thanks for being real, Milwaukee!
10. North Point Water Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Z7933APwilliamo - Two Rivers, United States
Very nice water tower. Looks fantastic. Very tall structure. Free to gander. Not far from Lake Michigan.
