Things To Do Business Directory Browse Hot Spots Food & Drink Business Directory Places to Stay Hotel Directory Downtown Hotels Wauwatosa Hotels Hotel Deals Getting Here & Around Accessibility Motorcycles Transportation Explore MKE Wauwatosa VISIT milwaukeePlan a VisitThings To DoThings to Do - GuidesNon-Drinking Activities Non-Drinking Activities We may be Brew City, but there’s plenty of fun to be had if you don’t imbibe. All of our major attractions – the Milwaukee Art Museum, the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum, and Discovery World – are great places to start. Or try one of the dozens of festivals throughout the year (see our major events calendar for dates). If you’ve already enjoyed the festivals and attractions, you’ll love these totally-Milwaukee experiences, too. Rock Climbing Adventure Rock Seeking adventure, new challenges and a driven active community to join? Adventure Rock indoor climbing gym offers exciting programs to new climbers and seasoned rock jocks of all ages for over 18 years. It’s a great place to socialize, stay fit and have fun. 2220 N. Commerce St.Milwaukee, WI • 53212 262-790-6800 ext. 2 Learn More Renaissance Basilica of St. Josaphat The crown jewel of churches in Milwaukee, this became the third church in the United States honored with the title of “basilica” in 1929 and is still the largest church in the city. Self-guided tours are available all week, or stop by after Mass on Sunday for a formal tour. 620 W. Lincoln AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53215 (414) 902-3524 Learn More Garden Boerner Botanical Gardens The formal gardens span more than 40 acres at Milwaukee’s “Living” Museum. From the Arboretum to the Rock Garden, you can easily spend hours exploring the plants and gardens. Gardening enthusiasts will especially love a peek at the cutting edge of horticulture in the Trial Gardens; Boerner is one of only 23 All America Rose Selections trial sites, and well over 400 varieties of roses and flowers are undergoing trial and available to view. 9400 Boerner DriveHales Corners, WI • 53130 (414) 525-5600 Learn More Bookstore Boswell Books Boswell Book Company is one of America’s great independent bookstores and is beloved by Milwaukeeans. Boswell sells new, second-hand, and bargain books, special orders, greeting cards, journals, and gifts. Be sure to check Boswell’s website to see if your favorite author is in town for a reading. 2559 N. Downer AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53211 (414) 332-1181 Learn More Amusement Center Bounce Milwaukee Bounce Milwaukee is a locally-owned and family-tested facility, which features an inflatable sports arena, laser tag, rock climbing wall, vintage games, and obstacle courses all rated for all ages. 2801 S 5th CtMilwaukee, WI • 53207 414-312-4357 Learn More Tours City Tours MKE Enjoy an interactive tour of the city in an open-air MKE Cruiser! Explore Iconic Milwaukee, Dive Bars, Breweries, and more. Your group will have a blast with games, trivia, and even cruisin' karaoke while you see the sights. 1130 N. 9th StreetMilwaukee, WI • 53233 (414) 209-4808 Learn More Conservatory The Domes The only structure of its kind in the world, these three 85 foot-high, beehive-shaped glass domes are characterized by three distinct climates and exhibit plants in naturalistic settings. Stroll through domes exhibiting the tropical rain forest, desert oasis, and the spectacular beauty of a seasonal floral garden. 524 S. Layton BoulevardMilwaukee, WI • 53215 (414) 257-5611 Learn More Kite Shop Gift of Wings The gentle breezes at Milwaukee’s lakefront make it a kite flyer’s delight. Gift of Wings, located in the McKinley Marina in Veterans Park, features kites of all shapes and sizes to suit your fancy. And free flying lessons help novice pilots get off the ground like pros. McKinley MarinaVeterans Park (lakefront)Milwaukee, WI • 53202 (414) 273-5483 Learn More Glassnote Candle Bar Glassnote Candle Bar is a speakeasy-style space located in Walker's Point that offers custom candle-making and a variety of craft cocktails. 524 S. 2nd StreetFloor 2Milwaukee, WI • 53204 (414) 250-7572 Learn More Bowling Koz’s Mini Bowling Koz’s is a treasure – it’s the last original duckpin bowling in the U.S. This historic landmark hidden in Milwaukee's southeast side is a guaranteed fun time. It features four mini bowling lanes, pool table, darts, and a full bar. 2078 S 7th StMilwaukee, WI • 53204 414-383-0560 Learn More Bowling Landmark Lanes Since 1927, Landmark Lanes has been one of Milwaukee's oldest, most popular, and longest-running bowling destinations. It has 16 lanes, automatic scoring, and cosmic bowling on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, arcade games, pinball and more. 2220 N Farwell AveMilwaukee, WI • 53202 414-278-8770 Learn More Tours Milwaukee Boat Line Bring the whole family aboard one of the vessels owned by the Milwaukee Boat Line. They offer narrated tours of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan aboard double-decker Vista King and Voyageur. 1124 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DriveMilwaukee, WI • 53203 (414) 294-9450 Learn More Rentals Milwaukee Kayak Company Milwaukee Kayak Company was founded in 2013 after many years of adventures and exploration on our urban water trail, which includes the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. At Milwaukee Kayak Company, you can rent a kayak or SUP and then take them up and down the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers. It’s an adventurous way to see downtown Milwaukee – and if you get hungry, be sure to look for the restaurant docks where you can tie up your kayak and pop into the restaurant for a meal. 318 S. Water StreetMilwaukee, WI • 53204 (414) 301-2240 Learn More Tours Milwaukee River Cruise Line The Edelweiss Boats – European style boats cruise through the downtown and lakefront area - provide a complete tour of major Milwaukee icons. 205 W. Highland AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53203 (414) 276-7447 Learn More Riverwalk Milwaukee RiverWalk Winding alongside the Milwaukee River, the RiverWalk extends three miles through the city’s downtown district and Historic Third Ward. The charming RiverWalk features permanent and temporary public art displays in various mediums, a scenic promenade and plenty of lush green spaces. Rent a canoe or kayak, take a narrated boat tour or pop in and out of the restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops dotted along its path. c/o Grunau group101 W. Pleasant Street, Suite 204Milwaukee, WI • 53212 (414) 455-3750 Learn More Nature Center Urban Ecology Center Located 10 minutes from downtown and known internationally for its picturesque walking paths, ecology programs and educational outreach, the Urban Ecology Center is on 15 acres of wooded land on the east bank of the Milwaukee River. A climbing wall and canoes, kayaks, cross country skis are available to rent for a small fee. 1500 E. Park PlaceMilwaukee, WI • 53211 (414) 964-8505 Learn More
Rock Climbing Adventure Rock Seeking adventure, new challenges and a driven active community to join? Adventure Rock indoor climbing gym offers exciting programs to new climbers and seasoned rock jocks of all ages for over 18 years. It’s a great place to socialize, stay fit and have fun. 2220 N. Commerce St.Milwaukee, WI • 53212 262-790-6800 ext. 2 Learn More
Renaissance Basilica of St. Josaphat The crown jewel of churches in Milwaukee, this became the third church in the United States honored with the title of “basilica” in 1929 and is still the largest church in the city. Self-guided tours are available all week, or stop by after Mass on Sunday for a formal tour. 620 W. Lincoln AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53215 (414) 902-3524 Learn More
Garden Boerner Botanical Gardens The formal gardens span more than 40 acres at Milwaukee’s “Living” Museum. From the Arboretum to the Rock Garden, you can easily spend hours exploring the plants and gardens. Gardening enthusiasts will especially love a peek at the cutting edge of horticulture in the Trial Gardens; Boerner is one of only 23 All America Rose Selections trial sites, and well over 400 varieties of roses and flowers are undergoing trial and available to view. 9400 Boerner DriveHales Corners, WI • 53130 (414) 525-5600 Learn More
Bookstore Boswell Books Boswell Book Company is one of America’s great independent bookstores and is beloved by Milwaukeeans. Boswell sells new, second-hand, and bargain books, special orders, greeting cards, journals, and gifts. Be sure to check Boswell’s website to see if your favorite author is in town for a reading. 2559 N. Downer AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53211 (414) 332-1181 Learn More
Amusement Center Bounce Milwaukee Bounce Milwaukee is a locally-owned and family-tested facility, which features an inflatable sports arena, laser tag, rock climbing wall, vintage games, and obstacle courses all rated for all ages. 2801 S 5th CtMilwaukee, WI • 53207 414-312-4357 Learn More
Tours City Tours MKE Enjoy an interactive tour of the city in an open-air MKE Cruiser! Explore Iconic Milwaukee, Dive Bars, Breweries, and more. Your group will have a blast with games, trivia, and even cruisin' karaoke while you see the sights. 1130 N. 9th StreetMilwaukee, WI • 53233 (414) 209-4808 Learn More
Conservatory The Domes The only structure of its kind in the world, these three 85 foot-high, beehive-shaped glass domes are characterized by three distinct climates and exhibit plants in naturalistic settings. Stroll through domes exhibiting the tropical rain forest, desert oasis, and the spectacular beauty of a seasonal floral garden. 524 S. Layton BoulevardMilwaukee, WI • 53215 (414) 257-5611 Learn More
Kite Shop Gift of Wings The gentle breezes at Milwaukee’s lakefront make it a kite flyer’s delight. Gift of Wings, located in the McKinley Marina in Veterans Park, features kites of all shapes and sizes to suit your fancy. And free flying lessons help novice pilots get off the ground like pros. McKinley MarinaVeterans Park (lakefront)Milwaukee, WI • 53202 (414) 273-5483 Learn More
Glassnote Candle Bar Glassnote Candle Bar is a speakeasy-style space located in Walker's Point that offers custom candle-making and a variety of craft cocktails. 524 S. 2nd StreetFloor 2Milwaukee, WI • 53204 (414) 250-7572 Learn More
Bowling Koz’s Mini Bowling Koz’s is a treasure – it’s the last original duckpin bowling in the U.S. This historic landmark hidden in Milwaukee's southeast side is a guaranteed fun time. It features four mini bowling lanes, pool table, darts, and a full bar. 2078 S 7th StMilwaukee, WI • 53204 414-383-0560 Learn More
Bowling Landmark Lanes Since 1927, Landmark Lanes has been one of Milwaukee's oldest, most popular, and longest-running bowling destinations. It has 16 lanes, automatic scoring, and cosmic bowling on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, arcade games, pinball and more. 2220 N Farwell AveMilwaukee, WI • 53202 414-278-8770 Learn More
Tours Milwaukee Boat Line Bring the whole family aboard one of the vessels owned by the Milwaukee Boat Line. They offer narrated tours of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan aboard double-decker Vista King and Voyageur. 1124 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DriveMilwaukee, WI • 53203 (414) 294-9450 Learn More
Rentals Milwaukee Kayak Company Milwaukee Kayak Company was founded in 2013 after many years of adventures and exploration on our urban water trail, which includes the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. At Milwaukee Kayak Company, you can rent a kayak or SUP and then take them up and down the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers. It’s an adventurous way to see downtown Milwaukee – and if you get hungry, be sure to look for the restaurant docks where you can tie up your kayak and pop into the restaurant for a meal. 318 S. Water StreetMilwaukee, WI • 53204 (414) 301-2240 Learn More
Tours Milwaukee River Cruise Line The Edelweiss Boats – European style boats cruise through the downtown and lakefront area - provide a complete tour of major Milwaukee icons. 205 W. Highland AvenueMilwaukee, WI • 53203 (414) 276-7447 Learn More
Riverwalk Milwaukee RiverWalk Winding alongside the Milwaukee River, the RiverWalk extends three miles through the city’s downtown district and Historic Third Ward. The charming RiverWalk features permanent and temporary public art displays in various mediums, a scenic promenade and plenty of lush green spaces. Rent a canoe or kayak, take a narrated boat tour or pop in and out of the restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops dotted along its path. c/o Grunau group101 W. Pleasant Street, Suite 204Milwaukee, WI • 53212 (414) 455-3750 Learn More
Nature Center Urban Ecology Center Located 10 minutes from downtown and known internationally for its picturesque walking paths, ecology programs and educational outreach, the Urban Ecology Center is on 15 acres of wooded land on the east bank of the Milwaukee River. A climbing wall and canoes, kayaks, cross country skis are available to rent for a small fee. 1500 E. Park PlaceMilwaukee, WI • 53211 (414) 964-8505 Learn More