Location: Milwaukee
Top Things to do in Milwaukee
Top 8 Historic Sites in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)
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. Pabst Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
Featuring 37 rooms, 12 baths and 14 fireplaces, sea captain and beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst's beautiful home was built in the Flemish Renaissance style on Milwaukee's historic Grand Avenue. During docent-led tours visitors will see the first through third floors and learn about the Pabst Mansion and family.
Reviewed By AmericanInHeidelberg - Chicago, United States
Impeccably maintained (includes vast amount original furnishings and restoration) and in-depth tour information created a very interesting visit to the mansion. First time visit to Milwaukee and this tour highlights the influence of the Pabst family in the 19th century. Highly recommend (not sure about young kids though). And a message to the man who wasn't patient enough to wait for the next tour - that picture he shows is the gift shop where the tour starts. This is not part of the original house and maybe that's why it hasn't been maintained as faithfully as the inside of the house which is fabulous.
2. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
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4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By J8703YMcharlesb - Prince George, United States
Most breweries tell you how they make beer--that is simple enough. This tour gives you the history of beer in America, takes you through the old brewery and gives you free beer on the tour. Scot was a great tour guide. Try the Endiker (sp) beer. Old school--first rate. I understand there is another tap room on the weekend tours. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the mansion, which I'm told is a must see.
3. Tripoli Shrine
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
4. North Point Water Tower
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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.
5. Milwaukee County Historical Society
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By danik861
I was searching for wedding venues in the Milwaukee area after living in California for five years. I didn’t even know this place existed- but it is beautiful. The architecture of the building is gorgeous, and the facade is being restored on the original windows. It was a bank, and is now a museum that is themed during different periods of the year (most recently it was themed after the history of Milwaukee sports). We got married at MCHS, but many many native milwaukeeans commented on the many features of the building and museum displays. It is also located on a park and the Milwaukee river.
6. At Random
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Located at the corner of Russell and Delaware in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, At Random is a time capsule of mid-century ice cream drinks, classic cocktails, Naugahyde, and swag lights. Open 6 nights a week.
7. Labyrinth at Calvary Church
Labyrinth walk every Second Saturday of the month, 1:00-2:30pm, followed by a complimentary Yoga class, 2:30-3:30pm. All are warmly invited to walk the Labyrinth for meditation and prayer in the beautiful interior of the Big Red Church in downtown Milwaukee. Calvary Presbyterian has been recognized for its rare permanent indoor labyrinth modeled after the Chartres Cathedral in France.
8. Mitchell Building
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
