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Breweries, Wine Tours & Spirits

Name	Category	Description
Black Husky Brewing Company	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Take a seat in the family and dog friendly taproom.
Cedar Creek Winery	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Enjoy our historic setting, award-winning wines, daily tastings & tours.
Central Standard Craft Distillery	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Distillery & Tasting Room in MKE, creating craft spirits & cocktails.
City Lights Brewing Company	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Iconic buildings-Idyllic setting-Incredible beers make thirst worthwhile.
Corvina Wine Company	Wine Bars	A unique wine bar and retail wine source.
Good City Brewing	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Brewery/urban tap room-fresh, bold, full kitchen-delicious, family-friendly
Lakefront Brewery, Inc.	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Voted MKE's best brewery tour. Beer, Food, Store, Quirky relics, all here.
Miller Brewery Visitor Center & Girl in the Moon Brewery Shop	Gift Shops	Experience the brewing process first-hand on our 1 hr, guided walking tour.
Milwaukee Brewing Co.	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	A beer in hand is a great way to get to know us. Private tours available.
MobCraft Beer, Inc.	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	The world’s first crowdsourced brewery.
New Glarus Brewing Company	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Craft brewery featuring a tasting room, gifts, self-guided tours & reservation-only hard hat tours.
Pabst MKE Brewery	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Nostalgia & heritage you connect with PABST that’s never going to go away.
Ray's Wine & Spirits/Growler Gallery	Beer & Liquor Stores	Family-owned, devoted to bringing Wisconsin the best wine, spirits & beer!
Sprecher Brewery	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	MKE's original microbrewery. Award-winning beers, sodas & Hard Root Beer.
St. Francis Brewery & Restaurant	Brew Pubs	Brewery & restaurant serving up heavenly food & sinfully good beer.
The Bavarian Bierhaus	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Enjoy German & American cuisine & entertainment. Brewery, dining & park.
The Explorium Brewpub	Brew Pubs	It's great beer, a moment in time, spent among those whose company you love
Third Space Brewing Company	Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries	Enjoy hand-crafted beers, tours & events in your new "third space."
Water Street Brewery	Brew Pubs	MKE's first brew pub-tank-tap, family friendly, vast menu, memorabilia.

Casino

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	Name	Category	Description
	Potawatomi Hotel & Casino	Casinos	The best in bingo, blackjack, craps, roulette, slot gaming, and poker.

Churches

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Name	Category	Description
Basilica of St. Josaphat Foundation	Religious Institutions	Designed after St. Peter's in Rome. One of over 35 basilicas in the U.S.
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill	Religious Institutions	Church with sky-piercing spires, stained glass windows & stunning views.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist	Religious Institutions	The seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of MKE dedicated in 1853.
Eastbrook Church	Religious Institutions	Exists to proclaim & embody the love of Jesus Christ in the city & world.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS)	Religious Institutions	A MKE landmark for 167 years; gorgeous stained glass, ornate woodwork.
School Sisters of St. Francis	Religious Institutions	Visit St. Joseph Chapel, a sacred landmark of Romanesque Revival design.
St. Joan of Arc Chapel	Religious Institutions	This 15th-century chapel sits on Marquette's campus. Free tours available.

Factory & Business Tours

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Name	Category	Description
Forest Home Tours & Events	Tours	An arboretum, sculpture garden & keeper of MKE's History! Free Tours.
Harley-Davidson Museum	Museums	A glimpse of American history, design & culture as you’ve never seen before.
Jelly Belly Visitor Center	Tours	Jelly Belly Video Tours, Interactive Exhibits & Visitor Center/Retail Store open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Miller Brewery Visitor Center & Girl in the Moon Brewery Shop	Gift Shops	Experience the brewing process first-hand on our 1 hr, guided walking tour.
Miller Park	Sports Facilities	Retractable roof makes it a great day for Milwaukee Brewers baseball every day.
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance / Milwaukee Soldiers Home	Historic Places of Interest	Free walking tour of MKE's Soldiers Home, a National Historic Landmark.
Milwaukee Public Library	Community Resources	Visit historic Central Library for unique collections, programs & tours.
Palermo's Pizza	Pizza	Sign up for MKE's Only Pizza Factory Tour or come eat at our restaurant!
SC Johnson Free Public Tours	Tours	Gallery showcases rarely-seen Frank Lloyd Wright designs & artifacts.

Festivals

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Name	Category	Description
PrideFest Milwaukee	Festival	Live proud at PrideFest Milwaukee, the world’s largest LGBTQ event with permanent festival grounds.
Polish Fest	Festival	Join us in celebrating Milwaukee's Polish heritage at America's Largest Polish Festival!
Summerfest	Music	Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival, hosts over 800 acts and 1,000 performances on 11 stages across 11 days.
Festa Italiana	Festival	Festa Italiana brings the food, wine, music, and culture of Italy to the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan for a weekend-long celebration.
German Fest	Festival	Get Your Deutsch On at Milwaukee German Fest, one of the country's premier German ethnic festivals and a Milwaukee tradition.
Mexican Fiesta	Festival	Mexican Fiesta is the sound, culture, and taste of México. Celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and fiesta!
Irish Fest	Festival	Milwaukee comes together to celebrate Celtic culture for a four-day event featuring traditional food, beer, music, and more!
Hunting Moon Pow Wow	Festival	Native American nations join together in a weekend-long celebration of song, dance, and cultural unity!
Lakefront Festival of Art	Art	Experience one of the top art festivals in the nation on the grounds of the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum.
Jazz in the Park	Music	On Thursday evenings in the summer, enjoy a night of music and community at Jazz in the Park.
Bastille Days	Festival	This summer festival brings all of your favorite aspects of French culture to downtown Milwaukee, from delicious cuisine to live music. Bon appetit!
Milwaukee Air & Water Show	Kids & Family	The premier air show in the Midwest comes to Milwaukee for a weekend of high-flying entertainment for the whole family.
Garlic Fest	Culinary	You read that right! This festival is dedicated to everyone's favorite stinky spice.
Wisconsin State Fair	Festival	Whether you love food, animals, music, rides or just fun in the sun, there’s something for everyone at the Wisconsin State Fair!
IndiaFest	Festival	Experience culture, food, and music at an all day festival highlighting the rich traditions of India.
Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bierhaus	Beer	Don your favorite dirndl or lederhosen and stop by the Bavarian Bierhaus for an Oktoberfest celebration full of polka, beer, and fun!
Indian Summer Festival	Festival	Celebrate the diversity of American Indian cultures at the beautiful Summerfest grounds during the Indian Summer Festival!
Holiday Folk Fair International	Festival	Celebrate the cultures of Southeastern Wisconsin at America’s premier multicultural music and folk festival, the Holiday Folk Fair International!
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival	Festival	The Holiday Lights Festival brightens up Milwaukee from November 15 to New Years! The kickoff event includes a spectacular fireworks display and live music.

Gardens

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Name	Category	Description
Boerner Botanical Gardens	Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers	Intimate collection of garden spaces which host a variety of plants.
Lynden Sculpture Garden	Galleries	Experience 50 sculptures sited across 40 acres.
Milwaukee County Parks	Parks	An amazing network of trails, parks, historic attractions, golf courses, beaches, beer gardens & nature.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center	Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers	185-acre nature center offering exploration & environmental education.
Urban Ecology Center	Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers	Climb the tower, ride the slide, hike the trails along the MKE River. Free!
Wehr Nature Center	Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers	Connect with nature at the prairie, savanna, woodland, wetland or lake of this 220-acre nature preserve. Naturalists lead programs. Book a birthday party or a private rental.

Lake and River Activities & Rentals

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Name	Category	Description
Edelweiss Boats - Milwaukee River Cruise Line	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	Milwaukee's premier boat company featuring complete tours of downtown along the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan shoreline.
Gift of Wings	Specialty Shopping	MKE's only full-service kite store. Kites, windsocks & accessories.
Lake Express High Speed Ferry	Car Ferry	Experience fast, fun & stress-free travel aboard a high-speed ferry.
McKinley Jet Ski and Motor Scooter Rentals	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	Rent Jet Skis & Motor Scooters. Lakefront near Bradford Beach April-Oct.
Milwaukee Boat Line - Sightseeing Tours & Private Charters	Tours	Sightseeing & cocktail cruises of rivers & lake on VISTA KING & VOYAGEUR.
Milwaukee Kayak Company	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	Locally-owned & dedicated to the sport of paddling on the MKE River.
Milwaukee Offshore Fishing Charters	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	For only $375 you get to fish on our custom tournament Salmon fishing boat.
Milwaukee Paddle Tavern	Tours	MKE's 1st Pedal-powered party boat-14 people per boat-2 boats-see the city.
Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals	Tours	Sunset themed cruises, weekend brewery tours, Sunday Bloody Mary Cruise.
Wheel Fun Rentals	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	Rent pedal boats, kayaks & stand up paddle boards in Veterans Park lagoon.
Adventure sailing in Milwaukee by Sea Dog Sailing	Boating, Fishing, Water Activities	View MKE’s cityscape from Lake Michigan aboard a sailing yacht.

Mansions, Houses & Lighthouses

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Name	Category	Description
Frank Lloyd Wright's Burnham Block, Inc.	Historic Places of Interest	Guided tours of this restored American System-Built Home, Model B-1.
Kilbourntown House	Historic Places of Interest	Built in 1844. Originally located in the area known as Kilbourntown.
Lowell Damon House	Historic Places of Interest	Built 1844-47. Tosa's oldest home. Classic example of colonial architecture
Milwaukee City Hall	Historic Places of Interest	Landmark of Flemish Renaissance design completed in 1895.
Milwaukee Public Library	Community Resources	Visit historic Central Library for unique collections, programs & tours.
North Point Lighthouse & Museum	Historic Places of Interest	Lighthouse & keeper's quarters restored as a museum of maritime artifacts.
Old World Wisconsin	Museums	Fun for all ages at one of the US Top 10 Living History Destinations.
Pabst Mansion	Historic Places of Interest	Mansion of beer baron Capt. Pabst, a testament to Victorian Era elegance.
Ten Chimneys	Museums	The estate of theatre legends Alfred Lunt & Lynn Fontanne.
Historic Trimborn Farm Park	Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers	Unique example of a mid-19th century industrial & farming complex.

Milwaukee Tour Companies

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Name	Category	Description
Badger Coaches, Inc.	Charter Buses & Motorcoachs	Providing the MKE area with the best quality transportation since 1920.
Explore Milwaukee Hop On/Hop Off Sightseeing Tours	Tours	Narrated sightseeing tour; 11 hop on/hop off stops; photo opportunities.
Fun Beer Tours Milwaukee	Tours	The city's premier craft beer & historical brewery tour company.
Gothic Milwaukee	Tours	Guided haunted, historical walking tours, Holiday Lights tours, self-guided walking tours. Available for private and custom tours.
Historic Milwaukee	Community Resources	Historic and architectural tours and events like Doors Open Milwaukee.
KBC Tour Company	Tours	Tour planning assistance, sightseeing tours, step-on guide service.
Lamers Tour & Travel	Charter Buses & Motorcoachs	Providing public & customized escorted tours, receptive & other services.
Milwaukee Food & City Tours	Tours	Walking & bus tours; generous food tastings; use code VISITMKE for $3 off.
Untapped Tours	Tours	3 hour bus tour of MKE that includes history, architecture, cheese & beer!

Museums

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Name	Category	Description
Bast Bell Museum/Dheinsville Settlement - Germantown Historical Society	Museums	6-point crossroads Hamlet has 22 original buildings restored by the society
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery	Historic Places of Interest	Beer History Tours, Tavern, Gift Shop & ornate Banquet Halls.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum	Museums	Designed specifically for kids ages 10 & younger.
Cedarburg Visitors Center	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Cedarburg offers unique shopping & great restaurants in historic buildings.
Charles Allis Art Museum	Museums	Former home of Charles Allis, one of MKE's most elegant historical mansions
David Barnett Gallery	Galleries	WI's oldest & largest gallery with 6,000+ artworks in the Button mansion.
Discovery World	Museums	Milwaukee's own science museum includes interactive exhibits, educational programs & more!
EAA Aviation Museum	Museums	Internationally renowned museum with more than 100 airplanes on display.
East Troy Railroad Museum	Museums	15-mile train rides, historic trolleys-40 min from MKE. Weekends Apr-Nov.
Grohmann Museum - Man at Work Art Collection	Museums	World's most comprehensive collection of the evolution of organized work.
Haggerty Museum of Art	Museums	Special exhibitions from old masters to contemporary works. Free admission.
Harley-Davidson Museum	Museums	A glimpse of American history, design & culture as you’ve never seen before.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee	Museums	Explore stories of immigration, survival & community through exhibits.
John Michael Kohler Arts Center	Galleries	Acclaimed arts center: unique exhibitions, performances, cafe, museum shop
Milwaukee Art Museum	Museums	Discover world-class art & dramatic architecture along Lake Michigan.
Milwaukee County Historical Society	Museums	The Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 and has become the place for people to learn about and to celebrate Milwaukee. Extensive museum & research library in a historic Milwaukee bank.
Milwaukee Public Museum	Museums	The Milwaukee Public Museum is Wisconsin’s Natural History Museum, where every visit is a new adventure through the world of natural science and human history!
Mitchell Gallery of Flight	Museums	Home of WI Aviation history, Billy Mitchell, Lawson Airliner & more.
Museum of Wisconsin Art	Museums	One of the top regional art museums in the country. 12 exhibitions annually
Plymouth Arts Center	Galleries	Fine art exhibits, music & theatre performances, art classes-all ages.
Racine Art Museum	Museums	America's largest contemporary craft collection; offers a unique museum store.
Tripoli Shrine Center	Event Facilities	Completed in 1928. Ornate interior, trappings & fixtures. Tours for 10+.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum	Museums	Renaissance villa & gardens. Decorative arts & Cyril Colnik wrought iron.
War Memorial Center	Museums	Stunning memorial to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts	Museums	Quilts, traditional & contemporary fiber arts on an 1850s farm site.

Shopping

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Name	Category	Description
Bayshore Town Center	Department Stores & Shopping Centers	Over 100 stores & restaurants. Familiar destination, different every time.
Cedar Creek Settlement	Specialty Shopping	A charming village of 25 unique shops nestled in restored 1864 woolen mill.
Clock Shadow Creamery	Cafe, Deli & Markets	MKE's first cheese factory! Fresh curds on Wednesdays & Fridays!
Glorioso's Italian Market	Specialty Foods	Deli, pasta, pizza, fresh sausage, cheese, wine, bakery, gelato & espresso.
Hal's Harley-Davidson	Motorcycle	Old School Redefined. We do business the old fashioned way. We say YES at Hal's HD!
Mayfair	Department Stores & Shopping Centers	Offering over 140 retailers for shopping, dining & entertainment.
Milwaukee Harley-Davidson	Motorcycle	The "must-see" H-D dealership in the area. Take home a piece of history!
Milwaukee Public Market	Cafe, Deli & Markets	Year-round indoor market featuring the freshest & most delicious products.
The Shops of Grand Avenue	Department Stores & Shopping Centers	Downtown retail center with stately architecture & contemporary additions.
The Mayfair Collection	Department Stores & Shopping Centers	The hottest in new retail & dining. Nordstrom Rack, J. Crew Mercantile.
Usinger's Famous Sausage	Specialty Foods	America's finest sausage, 75+ varieties! Brats, old-world ham & gift boxes.
Kohl's Department Stores	Department Stores & Shopping Centers	A family focused, value-oriented specialty department store.
Antiques on Pierce	Antiques	SW WI's largest antique mall, minutes from downtown.

Sporting Events

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Name	Category	Description
Brewcity Bruisers	Sports Teams	MKE's all-female, skater-owned & operated flat track roller derby league.
Marquette University	Higher Education	A Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown MKE.
Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club	Sports Teams	Featuring some of the best hockey talent, tickets starting at just $15.
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club	Sports Teams	Join baseball's best fans in cheering on the MLB Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee Bucks	Sports Teams	See the Bucks play the world's best NBA opponents. Groups welcome.
Pettit National Ice Center	Sports Facilities	Official U.S. Olympic Training Site. Daily/Weekly public skating sessions.
Road America	Auto Racing	World's fastest permanent road racing circuit. Racing Apr-Oct.
The Tempel Lipizzans	Performing Arts & Theaters	Rare, white Lipizzan stallions perform elegant dances & breathtaking leaps.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Athletics	Sports Teams	NCAA Div I Horizon League Panthers compete against top teams in 15 sports.

Surrounding Areas

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Name	Category	Description
Cedarburg Visitors Center	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Cedarburg offers unique shopping & great restaurants in historic buildings.
City of Wauwatosa	Community Resources	Not far from MKE, home to a charming historic shopping village & more.
Cudahy Tourism Commission	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Parks, neighborhoods, schools, airport, ideal for living, working, visiting
Delafield Promotion & Tourism Council	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Tours-lodging-restaurants-winery-shops-galleries-trails-parks-golf-day spas
Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce	Community Resources	Located in the heart of Ozaukee County on State Hwy. 60 & I-43.
Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	A gem along Lake Michigan just 30 minutes south of MKE.
Ozaukee County Tourism Council, Inc.	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Enjoy the Countryside, Lakeside & Historic Places in Ozaukee County!
Port Washington Tourism Council	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Like a seaside getaway. Historic tours, lighthouses, charter fishing.
Real Racine Visitors Center	Visitor Information & Chambers of Commerce	Wind Point Lighthouse, art museum, Kringle, Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.

Theaters

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Name	Category	Description
Black Arts MKE	Performing Arts & Theaters	Black Arts MKE, Ko-Thi Dance Co., Ton Ko-Thi Children's Perf. Ensemble.
Fireside Dinner Theatre	Performing Arts & Theaters	Enjoy memorable dining, great gift shops & professional Broadway musicals.
Florentine Opera Company	Performing Arts & Theaters	Productions reflect the highest musical & theatrical standards.
In Tandem Theatre, Inc.	Performing Arts & Theaters	Live performances that inspire, enlighten, provoke & entertain.
Latino Arts, Inc.	Performing Arts & Theaters	Displaying MKE's Hispanic Heritage with visual & performing arts.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts	Performing Arts & Theaters	WI's entertainment showcase, offering a variety of year-round events.
Miller High Life Theatre	Performing Arts & Theaters	The Miller High Life Theatre is a spectator-friendly “destination” theater with 4,100 seats in three sloped tiers, and built-in flexibility to offer intimate settings for 2,400.
Milwaukee Ballet	Performing Arts & Theaters	25 professional dancers, 20 trainees & features its own symphony orchestra.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre	Performing Arts & Theaters	Our talented local artists tell literary stories through theatrical work.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater	Performing Arts & Theaters	Experience world-class theater - comedy, drama, classics, musicals & more.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra	Performing Arts & Theaters	Performing concerts annually, including classical & family entertainment.
Next Act Theatre	Performing Arts & Theaters	Touching upon human struggles, challenges & triumphs in today's world.
Northern Lights Theater	Performing Arts & Theaters	Intimate venue. Cabaret-style lower level & theater seating in balcony.
Optimist Theatre-Shakespeare in the Park	Performing Arts & Theaters	Free, professional, outdoor theatre of the highest caliber. #ShakeThePark
Pabst Theater	Entertainment Venues	A MKE Landmark & National Historic Landmark hosting music, comedy & more.
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts	Performing Arts & Theaters	A nonprofit multi-disciplinary cultural arts center.
Skylight Music Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center	Performing Arts & Theaters	Performing Broadway musicals, operas & more in the exquisite Cabot Theatre.
The Riverside Theater	Entertainment Venues	Downtown theater hosting the most popular touring musicians & comedians.
Turner Hall Ballroom	Entertainment Venues	Historic venue hosts popular up-and-coming musicians, comedians & events.

Zoo

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	Name	Category	Description
	Milwaukee County Zoo	Zoos	Over 3,000 exotic animals on 200 park-like acres.

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Shopping	Sporting Events
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