A Great Place on a Great Lake

No matter who you are or what you love, you're sure to have a great time in the Good Land. Sample the mind-blowing culinary creations of the city's world-class dining scene. Experience the spine-tingling roar of a Harley-Davidson up close. Take in a stunning performance in the Milwaukee Theater District. And celebrate just about anything at one of the city's more than 100 festivals. The only way to grasp the beauty of our great place on a Great Lake is to experience it for yourself. Spark your travel inspiration and start planning your stay today!

One of the Best Destinations in the World

Milwaukee, the Cream City, the Good Land, the City of Champions, now has a brand-new title to add to our mantle: one of National Geographic's best destinations for travel in 2023.

Listed as one of the 25 "Best of the World" for this year, the publication touted Milwaukee’s lively energy and close-knit creative community, the article showcases what makes our city such a special place to visit. From the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum to the upcoming Bronzeville Center for the Arts, the vast collection of local breweries to the classic Wisconsin fare, National Geographic shows off Milwaukee as the dynamic, growing city we all know it to be.

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The Bronze Fonz

The RiverWalk features a statue of Fonzie from Happy Days.

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Gertie the Duck

Gertie the Duck (and her statue) is a Milwaukee icon and national symbol of hope.

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Let's Polka!

Did you know Wisconsin's official state dance is the polka?

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QWERTY Keyboard

The first practical typewriter was invented in Milwaukee and patented in 1868 by Christopher Latham Sholes. The QWERTY keyboard layout he created is still in use today.