ADVENTURE Making Waves: An Aquatic Adventure

➞ Make a splash in Milwaukee. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Cream City really is a great city on a Great Lake. A beautiful urban outdoor destination, the lake makes the city a perfect destination for activities like guided sails, fishing, freshwater surfing, kayaking, and an endless array of aquatic activities for your whole crew. Soak up the sun, go with the flow, or make waves on the many waterways coursing throughout the freshwater capital.

Learn the ropes at Milwaukee Community Sailing Center and Freedom Boat Club of Wisconsin which offer sailing lessons or outings on Lake Michigan. Over at McKinley Marina, take a ride with

Sea Dog Sailing for a private shoreline sail aboard a yacht.

If sailing's not your thing, get cruising on a chartered boat tour. Hop aboard as Edelweiss Boats, Milwaukee Duffy Boats, or Kanaloa Tiki Lounge chart your course on a scenic tour of the city's waterways.

The calm current of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic rivers are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, and more. Brew City Kayak and Milwaukee Kayak Company equip you to paddle your way along the rivers for a workout with a spectacular view of the surrounding cityscape. For a day on the water with a historic flair, the Milwaukee County Historical Society teams up with local kayak operators for guided tours, sharing Milwaukee's story as you bob along the waterways.

Life’s a beach and we’re just playing in the sand with more than 1,400 acres of beaches and water-adjacent parkland. Splash and play the day away at parks perfect for swimming, surfing, or lounging at places like Bradford Beach and Warnimont Park

Dry off and take a spin around Veterans Park with Wheel Fun Bike Rentals, find the perfect kite to soar high in the sky at Gift of Wings, or stroll through Wisconsin's only urban state park, Lakeshore State Park

Looking for a waterside bite? For lakeside dining, visit the Harbor House’s beautiful restaurant for sweeping sights of the lake and the beautiful downtown skyline. Take in a meal with a view of bobbing kayakers along the Milwaukee River at Screaming Tuna for delectable, expertly made sushi, or Blue Bat Tequilaria, the city's only tequilaria for tacos, tequila, and more on the patio. Just a little south in Bay View, enjoy fine riverside dining at the upscale Bridgewater Modern Grill along the Kinnickinnic River. Or, just west of the city, visit Upper Nemabhin Lake for outstanding food and a day of stand up paddleboarding, or canoeing at Panga Bar & Grill

➞ Looking for a way to beat cabin fever this winter?

Milwaukee has a wide variety of cold-weather sports to help you embrace the cold weather as a season of fun. So, bundle up, grab your favorite pair of skis or snowshoes, and add some thrills to those chills.

SKI, SNOWBOARD, AND TUBE

Fly downhill with the whole family in innertubes. Visit The Rock Snowpark in Franklin. Located just 15 minutes from the downtown area, The Rock offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for a complete winter wonderland. With 19 lanes for tubing, along with a wide range of snowboarding and skiing