Plan a Visit
Whether you’re daydreaming about a trip to Milwaukee or are already here, we have everything you need to make the most out of your time in our quirky, colorful city.
Stay the Night
There's just too much Milwaukee fun to fit into one day, but don't worry: there is always room at the inn! From boutique to chic, corporate to classic, historic to modern, we have a hotel perfect for your visit.
Things To Do
From water activities to family friendly attractions to nightlife, explore what there is to do in Milwaukee.
Neighborhoods
Known as a “big city of little neighborhoods,” Milwaukee’s unique neighborhoods are what make up the city’s one-of-a-kind culture. Check out these guides to find where to go and what to do in Milwaukee's neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Video Series
Take a closer look at one (or all) of our neighborhoods! Our neighborhoods video series will help you discover the culture, style, and vibe of Milwaukee’s wonderfully distinct neighborhoods.
Events
There’s always a party going on in Milwaukee – and you’re invited! We don’t need an excuse to have a good time, so we keep the fun going from festivals to concerts, beer dinners to 5Ks, and so much more.
Weekly Event Newsletter
Want to make your friends jealous of your social life? Sign-up for our weekly event newsletter, and you'll never miss out on what's happening in Milwaukee!
2020 Events
Start making your travel plans - from festivals to markets, you'll find Milwaukee's biggest annual events on this calendar. You can even download a one-page printable version for easy reference.
About MKE
Vibrant, fun, and forward-thinking, Milwaukee continues to look to the future while cherishing its past, ensuring quality of life and opportunities for residents and a warm, welcoming destination for visitors from all over the world.
Vision for the Future
Major investments in a new sports arena, hotels, streetcar, office and residential buildings, and highways reflect the innovative vision that will mean striking changes to the cityscape in the next five years.
More than 23 million people visit Milwaukee each year for convention, events, business and leisure travel. All of these visitors support local business and the local economy, which supports local jobs. Every year, tourism is responsible for nearly $6 billion in economic impact to the area. VISIT Milwaukee is Milwaukee's voice to the world. We share Milwaukee's story internationally and help local businesses promote their story on an expanded scale. Hundreds of restaurants, hotels, theaters, cafes, shops, and so much more: all working together to bring tourism dollars to Milwaukee.
For more information on becoming a partner of VISIT Milwaukee, please contact Fran Jackson at [email protected] or 414-287-4248.
Learn more about the importance of tourism to our community and the many benefits your business will receive.
Partners gain access to exclusive advertising opportunities in both VISIT Milwaukee-produced printed materials and online through our digital channels.
From the annual meeting to quarterly partner mixers, VISIT Milwaukee events are the best way to stay in touch with the hospitality community.
Are you convinced? We'd love to have you on Team Milwaukee!