Things to Do in MKE
Summerfest Music Festival
~ You can enjoy diverse music, walk around the grounds on the lakefront, and enjoy some MKE food/drink! It will be running on the weekend. We recommend folks try going on Friday night so we can potentially meet up there! Tickets: We'll drop off tickets at the hotels where people are staying. If you didn't reserve a room within our wedding block hotel and want a ticket, please text Molly or Taiga or send Molly an email at mpoconnor93@gmail.com to coordinate getting one.
Brewer's Game at American Family Field
~ The Brewers are playing the Chicago Cubs this weekend!
Harley-Davidson Museum
~ Check out the history of Harley Davidson motorcycles! It's open from 10:00am–5:00pm everyday. Tickets: You can purchase at the door or online. See the link below to purchase ahead of time.
Milwaukee Art Museum
~ Check out the inside and outside of the art museum! It's open from 10:00am–5:00pm during the weekend. Tickets: They recommend purchasing tickets online. See the link below to purchase ahead of time.
Historic Third Ward
~ Walk around and stop for something to eat! Start at the Milwaukee Public Market. Then, try a bloody Mary at the Wicked Hop or enjoy drinks and views at Cafe Benelux. From there, keep walking south and check out local shops.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
~ If you're staying on the north shore of Milwaukee, this is a great place to take a relaxing nature walk in this scenic area. It has six miles of trails through forests, prairies, wetlands, and Lake Michigan shoreline. They're also known as Milwaukee's bird watching hostpot! It's open from 8:30am – 5:00pm daily. Tickets: You can purchase tickets when you get there, and admission is $10/ person.
Lakefront Brewery
~ We recommend taking a tour, then having a beer and bite to eat! Tickets: The tour costs about $15/ person and lasts 45 minutes. You need to sign up online before you go. See the link below to purchase a ticket.
Colectivo Coffee on the Lakefront
~ This is a local coffee chain with places all over Milwaukee. This specific one is great because you can grab some coffee and snacks, and take a scenic stroll along the lakefront downtown.
Kopp's Frozen Custard
~ Milwaukee is known for custard and butter burgers. We recommend stopping here for a quick bite to eat and a turtle sundae! Check the website for the favor forecast!
Camp Bar | Shorewood, Third Ward, Downtown
~ Camp is a fun bar that resembles a cabin from northern Wisconsin. They have locations in Shorewood, the Third Ward, and downtown near the Trade Hotel.
Wisconsin Athletic Club | Downtown or North Shore
~ If you want to workout, we can give you a guest pass for the downtown or the North Shore locations. When you get to the WAC, please stop at the front desk and share your name with them.