Things To Do
Milwaukee Public Market
Welcome to Milwaukee's iconic food & event destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you're sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market. Eat in the Market's second floor Palm Garden or take your purchases with you to be enjoyed on the go. Whatever your taste or craving—the Milwaukee Public Market has something to satisfy your appetite!
Milwaukee Art Museum
An iconic building meets a stunning collection. Watch the Burke Brise Soleil (the “wings”) of the Santiago Calatrava–designed Quadracci Pavilion open with the Museum at 10 a.m., and close with the Museum at 5 p.m. (8 p.m. on Thursdays). Four floors of over forty galleries of art are rotated regularly with works from antiquity to the present in the Museum’s far-reaching collection. The galleries display more than 2,500 pieces of art, including one of the largest collections of work by Georgia O’Keefe, and a quarterly-changing featured exhibition.
Shanghai Speakeasy
Milwaukee’s best kept secret. Located somewhere in black cat alley, (alleyway with cool street art). Great intimate spot for late night craft cocktails/ beverages!
Lakeshore State Park
Lakeshore State Park is Milwaukee's free, urban oasis on Lake Michigan, offering paved trails for biking/walking, fishing in its lagoon, boating access, and stunning views of the city skyline, serving as a vital green space next to the Summerfest grounds for year-round recreation and nature appreciation.
Historic Third Ward
The Historic Third Ward is downtown Milwaukee’s top neighborhood destination for the arts, dining, shopping, recreation & more. Steps from Lake Michigan — and home to the city's top festivals — we are where historic meets modern, grit meets glam & renaissance happens on the daily.