Things To Do
Milwaukee Art Museum
A must-see with over 30,000 works of art and the iconic Calatrava-designed building on the lakefront. It is Wisconsin's largest art museum, famous for its moving Burke Brise Soleil, or “wings.”. The wings of the museum opens with the Museum, flaps at noon, and close at 10 p.m. Lights illuminate the wings every night from sundown until 10 p.m.
Harley-Davidson Museum®
Milwaukee is the birthplace and official origin of Harley-Davidson, where William Harley and the Davidson brothers (Arthur and Walter) built their first motorcycle in a 10x15-foot backyard shed in 1903. Currently, the Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Milwaukee’s most iconic attractions. It sits on a 20-acre campus along the Menomonee River and houses one of the world’s largest collections of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and memorabilia.
Beer Capital of the US
Milwaukee has a deep brewing history (once called the “Beer Capital of the World”), and several areas of the city concentrate breweries, beer halls, and famous bars. The main modern hub is the Deer District / Brewery District / Third Ward area, where many of the best beer spots are located within walking distance. Must-visit bars 1. A historic beer hall inside the original Pabst complex 2. Milwaukee Brewing Company Taproom 3. Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee 4. Lakefront Brewery
Door County, Wisconsin
Door County is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Milwaukee. The peninsula sits between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, about 3–3.5 hours north of Milwaukee. It’s often called the “Cape Cod of the Midwest” because of its shoreline villages, lighthouses, and scenic parks. Things to do there: 1. Climb the Eagle Tower for panoramic views 2. Bike the Sunset Trail (10 miles) 3. Kayak along limestone cliffs 4. Watch sunsets over Green Bay