The Museum of Wisconsin Art, or MOWA, was established back in 1961 and explores the culture and art of the state of Wisconsin. It is considered to be one of the country’s top museums for regional art, containing more than five thousand works of both historic and contemporary art by over 350 different artists. The Museum of Wisconsin Art aims to provide “an innovative forum for the culturally engaged” through educational programs and rotating exhibitions, and offers an annual membership for an affordable fee to visitors during their first visit as part of its “everyone’s a member” philosophy.
The Kettle Moraine Ice Center in West Bend is owned and managed by the Families of the Washington County Youth Hockey Association, a not-for-profit volunteer group, and provides many different activities open to the local community for people of all ages. The Kettle Moraine Ice Center is home to the West Bend Bombers, the Washington County Adult Hockey League, the WIAA Germantown Ice Bears, the Kettle Moraine Figure Skating Club, and the Washington County Youth Hockey Association. Several special days, programs, and events are hosted here as well, such as hockey free days, public skating, and learn to skate classes.
The Braising Pan is one of West Bend’s unique charmes, providing an upscale, yet still casual dining experience for people of all ages. The restaurant’s menu includes a variety of modern and traditional favorites with influences from German cuisine, specializing in dishes like rouladen, schnitzel, and sauerbraten. Breakfast and lunch are offered seven days a week with a philosophy of using good ingredients to make good food. Guests can find signature drinks on the menu at The Braising Pan’s full-service bar, along with German imports. The restaurant’s German culinary influences come from the Klumb Family’s recipes from Germany.
The Laughing Mountain Gourmet Popcorn shop offers flavorful handcrafted popcorn made in small batches. Customers can even see the popcorn being made in front of them during a visit to the shop in West Bend, Wisconsin. Laughing Mountain Gourmet Popcorn is open from 11:00am until 6:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as well as from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturdays. The shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The most popular flavor is the buttery caramel corn, made from the family’s own recipe. Visitors to the shop and try sample of the popcorn.
The Bibinger's Restaurant is gastropub located pretty much in the town of West Bend and serves made-from-scratch dishes paired with a variety of handcrafted drinks. The dining spot is a place where “old meets new,” offering new takes on classic Wisconsin fare, housed inside of the historic Bibinger’s Building, more than 170 years old. The menu features dishes that offer the best of the area’s seasonal and local ingredients with options ranging from made-from-scratch sandwiches and appetizers to signature entrees of seafood and steaks, and the full-service bar offers everything from local brews to craft cocktails.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives of people around the world. But whether you were born to be wild - or mild - makes no difference at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Much more than a nostalgia trip for motorcycle enthusiasts, the Museum offers a glimpse of American history and culture like you've never seen before - through the successes and trials of an iconic American company. Interactive, eye-catching exhibits present an unparalleled collection of legendary stories of our nation's last century. Located on 20 acres in downtown Milwaukee, the Museum offers free parking, Motor Bar & Restaurant, The Shop, park-like outdoor spaces, and space for special event rentals. This attraction is a must-see on your list of things to do in Milwaukee!
On December 2nd, 1987, brothers Russ and Jim Klisch opened Lakefront Brewery and sold their first batch of Riverwest Stein Amber Lager to a neighborhood tavern in Milwaukee. We have grown to brew 46,848 barrels of beer in 2017 and distribute our products to 35 states, Canada, Ukraine, Japan, Korea, Sweden and Australia. Lakefront Brewery was the first certified organic brewery in America, the first brewery to produce a government-approved, gluten-free beer and the first indigenous beer using all Wisconsin grown ingredients. We currently produce 20+ year-round and seasonal beers as well as our innovative one-off My Turn Series which gives each of our full time employees a chance to choose a style we've never brewed. Beer aside, Lakefront is also known around the country for their highly entertaining and sought-after brewery tours.
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.
Plants make people happy, and with thousands of wild and wonderful plants growing and blooming inside our tropical, desert and floral domes, it's no surprise that our living museum is one of Milwaukee's most loved destinations. Discover cacti, succulents, shrubs and desert palms in the Desert Dome. Enjoy five seasonal shows each year in the Floral Dome and walk among 1,200 species of rainforest plants in the Tropical Dome. The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Milwaukee Domes, is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves plants. Visit us year-round, from Wed-Sun.
The Midwest’s premier casino destination for locals and visitors. Located in the Menomonee River Valley, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is the closest casino for millions of visitors each year from Milwaukee, Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. For a complete list of the most up-to-date amenities and offerings please visit paysbig.com.