Getting Here & Around
Explore ways to get to Milwaukee, and how to get around town once you arrive! Discover how close the heart of Midwest is by plane, train, car, or bus.
Transportation
Getting around the Milwaukee area is just as easy as getting to it! Local transportation options abound, and the city’s compact, walkable downtown makes exploring a snap. If you…
Places To Stay
Want to see and be seen at one of the top luxury boutique hotels in the U.S.? Or is splashing around the pool with the family more your style?
Wauwatosa
Located just 15 minutes west of downtown, Wauwatosa is an urban enclave with a charming small-town feel.
Accessibility
The city of Milwaukee and Visit Milwaukee welcome travelers of all abilities for both business and leisure…
Things To Do
You want to visit a museum. Or take a boat tour. Or explore free art. Or maybe you're just not sure yet…
Events
There’s always something happening around town, no matter the season! This…
Major Events
Check out our Major Events Calendar for exciting happenings around Milwaukee. Find…
City of Festivals
Experience the City of Festivals with Summerfest, Jazz in the Park, Wisconsin State…
Family-Friendly
Spend less of your family vacation waiting for the fun to start and more of it making…
Fair Fare: A Bite Around the Wisconsin State Fair
Good times are in the air at the Wisconsin State Fair! Next week, the summer celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun returns to the Wisconsin State Fair…
Milwaukee Vibe Check
The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent…
A Taste of Germany in Milwaukee
Old-world flavors meet first-class hospitality at these restaurants, the standard-bearers for Milwaukee's German heritage. Kegel’s Inn Born in Austria in 1892, John…
One-Stop Shopping in Milwaukee
Shopping centers aren't just for finding the latest deals in fashion or gadgets. They are one-stop places where you can shop, dine, relax and be entertained for hours on…
Milwaukee Food Hall of Fame
Milwaukee’s food scene is a rich cultural melting pot, blending diverse cuisines with locally inspired flavors. This unique culinary crossroads has hungry visitors coming…
Q&A with the Champagne of Comedians, Charlie Berens
Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the Pabst Theater in support of the Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert on July 25. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy…
Q&A with Scotty McCreery, Headliner of Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert
Scotty McCreery first arrived in Milwaukee as a young man with a dream. Auditioning for “American Idol” as a 17-year-old kid, the North Carolina native was quick…
New in MKE: Davidson Park
On Monday, June 24, Davidson Park roared to life at the Harley-Davidson Juneau Avenue campus on Milwaukee’s Near West Side. Pioneered by the Harley-Davidson Foundation…
Our 5 Favorite Things From Summerfest Weekend 1
Summerfest’s first weekend is in the books, and it had a little bit of everything that makes the world’s largest music festival a spectacular Milwaukee must-do…
15 Milwaukee “Top Chef” Locations Revisited
Before Reading, please note: This blog contains Bravo’s “Top Chef: Wisconsin” spoilers. If you’d like to preserve the culinary suspense until…
5 Thrifting Tips and Tricks with Jenni Yolo of “Makeover by Monday”
When you’re settling into a new space or reimagining your current place, curating the perfect aesthetic makes a world of difference. You want those statement pieces and…
4 Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Milwaukee 2024
No two dads are alike, and neither should your Father’s Day celebrations. This year, ditch the ties, tools and miscellaneous golf clubs and give Dad the gift of a special…
Wauwatosa Summer Events 2024
Summertime in the Cream City means more. More sunny afternoons on the beach. More breezy days at beer gardens. More scoops of creamy frozen custard. And a seemingly endless…
Bikes & Brews: Cycling Beer Garden Itinerary
Cruise for brews this summer! Take a Tour de Milwaukee with our beer garden itinerary, a summertime guide to five (or seven if you’re along for an extended ride)…
A Family Walk in the Park: 7 Places for Outdoor Fun in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, beauty and wonder are never more than just a few steps away. With branches at Riverside Park, Washington Park and in the Menomonee Valley, find your connection to…
2024 Milwaukee Admirals Playoffs - Western Conference Finals Preview
Postseason hockey is back in Milwaukee! After a heartbreaking 2023 season finale in the Western Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Admirals are back this season, looking like a…