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East Town

Between the Milwaukee River and the shore of Lake Michigan, you’ll find East Town. This downtown neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most popular attractions, as well as all the lakefront fun! From beaches to museums, it’s easy to spend the day exploring with the family, with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy in the evening. Annual events like Bastille Days, Firkin Fest, and the Lakefront Festival of Art are hugely popular with locals and visitors alike.

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Milwaukee Lakefront
Milwaukee Lakefront
Home to Discovery World and the Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum
Designed by Santiago Calatrava
Bastille Days
Bastille Days
Milwaukee's French Festival
Veterans Park
Veterans Park
Beautiful park along Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Nationally-Recognized Theater Company
The Bronze Fonz
The Bronze Fonz
Our Nod to "Happy Days" along the RiverWalk
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Scavenger Hunt

Looking for fun with the family? Milwaukee's lakefront museums make up three of the stops on our family scavenger hunt.

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Brunch

The Pfister Hotel hosts one of the city's finest brunch buffets. No matter what your brunch style, you're sure to find the perfect way to start your day at one of Milwaukee's top brunch spots.

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There's no better way to see the city than from the water! From sailing expeditions to laidback river cruises, Milwaukeeans know how to have fun on the water.

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East Town

See what's happening in East Town, home of lakefront museums, summertime events, and Milwaukee's most famous statue.
 

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