Family-Friendly Activities
Experience nature from all regions of the world.
MITCHELL PARK HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATORY
“THE DOMES”
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 649-9800
The only horticultural structure of its kind in the world! Three glass domes feature tropical, arid and 5 seasonal plant displays. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. incl. weekends & holidays. Adults $5, children $3.50, Seniors (age 60+) $3.50. FREE to Milwaukee Country Residents on Mondays 9:00-11:30am. Special Group rates apply.
www.countyparks.com
The whole family can ice skate in the comfort of a U.S. Olympic training facility at the...
PETTIT NATIONAL ICE CENTER
Wisconsin State Fair Park, I-94 and 84th St.
(414) 266-0100
It is the only facility of its kind in the U.S., one of only a handful in the world—featuring an enclosed ice training and competition center for speedskating, hockey and figure skating and a 400-meter speed skating oval and two international-sized ice sheets. Daily public skating, Monday – 7:00-9:00pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm and Thursday – Sunday, 10:00am-10:00pm Open year-round. Adults $7, children 12 and under $5, Seniors $5
Skate Rental $3.00
www.thepettit.com
Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience at the...
HUMPHREY IMAX DOME THEATER
712-800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 319-4629
Experience all the wonders of the human and natural world on the state-of-the-art, six story-tall, domed screen, the only one if its kind in Wisconsin. With 275 seats and three new films a year each running about 45 minutes, your tour is sure to be remembered. Located in the Museum Center Complex.
Adults $8.00, children 3-15 $5.50 Seniors (age 62+) $5.50
To escape to Africa, the rainforest or the Streets of Old Milwaukee visit the... MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM
800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-2700
One of the country’s best natural history museums! Award-winning exhibits include a Costa Rican Rain Forest, world’s largest dinosaur skull and a modern- day powwow, special exhibits, shops, restaurant and more. Open 9 a.m. -5 p.m. daily. Adults $9.00, children 3-15 $6.00, Seniors (age 62+) $8..00 Located in the Museum Center Complex.
To learn of commerce, the inner workings of the ear, culture, and more, families with children ages 1-10 should investigate the... BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5497
Milwaukee’s cultural attraction for children - which opened in April 1995- features hands-on interdisciplinary exhibits and activities for young children and their families in a premier lakefront location. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Adults and children over 1 $5.00, seniors (age 55+) $4.00 children under one are free
Open Mondays-June through August
View dramatic Santiago Calatrava-designed expansion features changing exhibitions…. MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 224-3200
Wisconsin's foremost art institution since 1888. Permanent collection features 15th - 20th century paintings, sculptures and decorative arts by European and American masters, nationally distinguished American and Haitian Folk Art collections.
Adults $8, seniors (65+) $6, Children under 12 are free, Students $4
Hours: open everyday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday's 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed January 1, Thanksgiving and December 25.
Welcome to Paradise… Paradise Landing Indoor Water Park
Hilton Milwaukee City Centre Hotel
509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203
Hotel Phone: 414-271-7250
Water Park Reservations: 1-877-KIDS-RULE
The first urban indoor water park of its kind in America! Located in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Paradise Landing offers you and your family a unique tropical getaway year-round.
Website address: www.paradiselanding.com
See exciting Major League action at Miller Park!
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
One Brewers Way Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 902-4400
Miller Park, where a fan upon encountering the brick facade and structural elegance can't help but feel the reincarnation of baseball's romantic past. Manual scoreboards, intimate proximity to the players, natural grass, and a unique configuration separates this ballpark from any in the world.
Friends and foe of the jungle are year-round inhabitants in Milwaukee at the... MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 771-3040
The 200-acre zoological park features over 3,500 exotic mammals, birds and fish. 10 minutes from downtown. Open year-round, special summer hours. Restaurant, gift shop.
Prices vary by time of year: Adults $8.25-$9.75, children 3-12 $5.25-$6.7, Seniors $6.75-$8.75 Milwaukee County residents receive a $1.75 discount every day except Wednesdays. On Wednesday, their rates are $4.50 for Adults & $2.00 for children 3-12. Parking $8. Children under two are free
Enjoy walking, hiking and skiing just minutes from the city at...
RIVEREDGE NATURE CENTER
4458 W. Hawthorne Dr., Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 375-2715
Riveredge Nature Center is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate people of all ages about their interrelationships with the earth and its plant and animal life through hands-on activities and programs. Building hours: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m. -5p.m., Sat. 12-4p.m. , Sun. 12-4p.m. Hiking--Adults $4.00, children $2.00. Skiing $2-4.
Experience the great outdoors nestled just outside of the city at...
SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside, WI 53217
(414) 352-2880
Explore beautiful nature trails through prairies, forests, ponds and Lake Michigan’s shore, plus, tree-top tower, bookstore, nature exhibits, seasonal activities including art fair, run, cross-country skiing and maple sugaring. Sun.-Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults $4, children $2.
www.sanc.org
Learn about your environment in a beautiful setting at...
WEHR NATURE CENTER
9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 425-8550
A “living laboratory” designed to foster environmental awareness. Prairie, oak, savanna, woodlands, wetlands and a 20-acre lake. Field trips, tours, lectures, and demonstrations. Daily/7 days a week 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Parking $3.00/per car Organized group hiking fees apply.
www.countyparks.com
Walk through an internationally renowned horticultural showplace at…
BOERNER BOTANTICAL GARDENS
9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-5600
A beautiful, formal garden located within an extensive park/arboretum which offers picnic areas, a nature center, hiking trails, a lake and a golf course.
Adults $4.00 (age 18 and older) any age with disability $3, children (age 6-17) $2,
Senior (age 60+) $3 Daily 8am-6pm
www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org
Travel in style within our city on Genuine Milwaukee Trolley Tours..
GENUINE MILWAUKEE TROLLEY TOURS
8719 W. Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 258-4886
Our uniquely designed tours take your groups to out of the way places, historic sites and ethnic neighborhoods. Use our pre-planned itineraries or we can design one for you using our 41 passenger trolley or your motorcoach.
www.travelamericatours.com
Come Fly Kites with Milwaukee on our beautiful Lakefront…
Gift of Wings, Inc.
1300 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI. 53202
(414)273-5483
Gift of Wings is Milwaukee's only full service kite store. Offering a full line of kites, windsocks and kite flying accessories. Kite flying parties available! Free kite lessons, check website for kite festival dates and more information. Veterans Park is one of the TOP TEN BEST places to fly a kite in the United States! Why? Winds off Lake Michigan.
Open 10:00am – dusk. Check website for current events.
www.giftofwings.com
Bring your love for beer and an ID too…
Miller Brewing Company Visitor Center
4251 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53208
(414)931-2337
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the summer, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the winter. Our indoor-outdoor walking tours are available Monday through Saturday. We are closed Sundays and select holidays. Tours are usually conducted starting at 10:30 with the last tour departing at 3:30. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we recommend guests call on the day of their visit for an updated tour schedule.
www.MillerBrewing.com.
Tour the facility where Sportster® and Buell® powertrains are manufactured and Screamin' Eagle® performance parts and motorcycle replacement parts are produced. See how Harley-Davidson Evolution® and Twin Cam engines are remanufactured.…
Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations
11700 W Capitol Drive, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222
(414)931-2337
Tours are free and last approximately one hour. Tours begin at regular intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for each day’s available tours beginning at 9:00 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive early in the day. Tour schedule is subject to change. Please call 1-877-883-1450 (toll free) or 414-343-7850 prior to your visit for up-to-date tour information.
Tour Center and gift shop hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Groups of 10 or more must make reservations at least 14 days in advance. Visitors 18 and over must present a valid government-issued photo ID and complete a registration card. Children under the age of 12 are welcome in the Tour Center, but are not allowed on the factory tour. An adult must accompany visitors under the age of 18, at all times. Cameras or recording devices are not allowed in the plant. Photography is permitted in the Tour Center. Bags or packages such as knapsacks, luggage and camera bags are not allowed in the facility. Visitors must pass through a metal detector. Prohibited items include knives of any length. Fully enclosed, low-heeled shoes are required.
www.harleydavidson.com
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