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Milwaukee Boat Line
- Sightseeing Tours & Private Charters East
Town | Tours Sightseeing & cocktail cruises of rivers & lake on Vista King & Voyageur. 1124 N. MLK Dr., (414) 294-9450, mkeboat. com
Milwaukee Brewfest
East Side | Classes & Special Events 13th
Annual MKE Brewfest. Visit our website for more information. 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., (414) 771-1414, (800) 474-6687, milwaukeebrewfest.com
Milwaukee by Bike Harbor District | Tours City
Skyline/Historic Brewery
Tours of MKE. Hourly/Daily Rentals available. 800 S. Water St., (414) 426-0031, milwaukeebybike.com
Milwaukee City Hall
East Town | Historic Places of Interest Landmark of Flemish Renaissance design completed in 1895. 200 E. Wells St., Room 201, (414) 286-3285, milwaukee.gov
Milwaukee County
Historical Society
Westown | Museums Brew City museum, research library & gorgeous historic bank. Admission $8. 910 N. MLK Dr., (414) 2738288, milwaukee history.net
Milwaukee Food & City Tours Various Locations | Tours Walking & bus tours; generous food tastings; use code VISITMKE for $3 o ., (414) 255-0534, milwaukeefoodtours.com
Milwaukee Ghost Walks Various Locations | Tours Local haunted history walking tours. Real ghost stories. Real spooky fun., (833) 4467813, (833) GHOST13, milwaukeeghosts.com
Milwaukee Irish Fest Historic Third Ward | Classes & Special Events
The world’s largest Irish music & cultural festival. 200 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 476-3378, irishfest.com
Milwaukee Paddle Tavern East Town | Tours MKE’s 1st pedal-powered party boat-14 people per boat. c/o The Harp, 113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 241-4394, paddletavern.com
Milwaukee Pedal Tavern Various Locations | Tours MKE’s only pedaling pub crawl. It’s always happy hour on our patio., (414) 793-5733, pedaltavern.com
Milwaukee Pride, Inc. Historic Third Ward | Classes & Special Events Milwaukee Pride Inc. produces PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ+ Event. 200 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 931-1669, pridefest.com
Milwaukee Public Library Westown
| Historic Places of Interest Visit beautiful Central Library for unique collections, programs & tours. 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 286-3000, mpl.org
Milwaukee Public Museum Westown | Museums Explore natural science & human history through immersive exhibits. 800 W. Wells St., (414) 278-2702, (888) 700-9069, mpm.edu
Milwaukee Water Lantern Festival East Town | Classes & Special Events Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row!
1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., waterlanternfestival. com/milwaukee.php
Mitchell Park
Horticultural Conservatory - The Domes Clarke Square |
Historic Places of Interest
A tropical rain forest, desert oasis, & floral garden under 3 glass domes. 524 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 257-5600, mitchellparkdomes.com
National Bobblehead
Hall of Fame & Museum Walker’s Point | Museums The world’s only museum dedicated to bobbleheads, with 10,000 & counting! 170 S. 1st St., 2nd Fl., (800) 414-1482, bobbleheadhall.com
North Point LighthouseMuseum East Side |
Historic Places of Interest
Restored 1888 lighthouse & maritime museum: exhibits-shop-climb the tower. 2650 N. Wahl Ave., (414) 332-6754, northpointlighthouse.org
Pabst Mansion
Avenues West/Marquette |
Historic Places of Interest Mansion of beer baron Capt. Pabst, a testament to Victorian Era elegance. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 931-0808, pabstmansion.com
Photoverse Selfie Museum Westown | Museums Downtown MKE’s most creative selfie museum. Pics for Instagram, family fun. 3rd Street Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 3rdstmarkethall.com/ photoverse
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel
Menomonee River Valley | Casinos The best in bingo, blackjack, craps, roulette, slot gaming & video poker. 1721 W. Canal St., (414) 847-7400, (800) PAY-SBIG, paysbig.com
Potawatomi Sportsbook
Menomonee River Valley
| Casino Bet on all the biggest games using 17 sports betting kiosks, open 24/7. Potawatomi Casino
| Hotel, 1721 W. Canal St., paysbig.com
Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals Westown
| Tours Sunset themed cruises, weekend brewery tours, Sunday Bloody Mary cruise. Docks located at Pere Marquette Park, (414) 283-9999, riverwalkboats. com
Sculpture Milwaukee East Town & Westown
| Tours An annual free exhibition of world-class sculpture in downtown MKE., (414) 271-3160, sculpturemilwaukee. com
Selfie Hop East Side
| Museums Selfie Hop is a do-it-yourself selfie photography studio. 2410 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 9308008, selfiehop.com
St. Joan of Arc
Chapel Avenues West/ Marquette | Religious Institutions This 15thcentury chapel sits on Marquette’s campus. Free tours available. Marquette University, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 288-6873, marquette.edu/ stjoan
Summerfest
Historic Third Ward | Classes & Special Events Star-studded celebration of summer, music, food, & more! 639 E. Summerfest Pl., (414) 273-2680, summerfest.com
Swarmm Events
Various Locations | Classes & Special Events Event planning company producing Shamrock Shu e, Oktoberfest & more. 770 N. Je erson St. Ste. 202, (414) 224-7773, swarmmevents.com
Tour of America’s Dairyland Various Locations | Classes & Special Events Largest competitive road cycling series in the U.S., (414) 534-4501, tourofamericas dairyland.com
Tripoli Shrine Center Avenues West/Marquette
| Tours Completed in 1928. Ornate interior, trappings & fixtures. Tours for 10+. 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 933-4700, tripolishrinecenter.com
TRUE Skool Westown | Classes & Special Events
MKE’s center for Creative Arts & Hip Hop culture. 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. LL 1000, (414) 445-9079, trueskool.org
Untapped Tours Various Locations | Tours Personal tour with multiple stops. Downtown, lakefront, Third Ward, more!, (414) 698-8058, untappedtours.com
Urban Ecology Center East Side | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers Our three branches connect people in cities to nature & each other. 1500 E. Park Pl., (414) 964-8505, urbanecologycenter.org
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum East Side | Museums Renaissance style villa & gardens on Lake Michigan. Changing exhibitions. 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 2713656, villaterrace.org
War Memorial Center East Town | Museums Stunning memorial to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., (414) 273-5533, warmemorialcenter.org
Wisconsin Whiskey Festival Westown | Classes & Special Events
WI's largest whiskey festival lives in MKE! Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave, wisconsinwhiskeyfest.com
Higher Education
Edessa School of Fashion Historic Third Ward Edessa School of Fashion, a 4-year baccalaureate college in MKE. c/o Milwaukee Artist Resource Network, 191 N. Broadway, (414) 877-7141, edessa.fashion
Marquette University Avenues West/ Marquette A Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown MKE. 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 288-7250, (800) 222-6544, marquette.edu
Milwaukee Area Technical College Westown WI's largest & most diverse tech college, serving 30,000+ annually. 700 W. State St., (414) 2976282, matc.edu
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Historic Third Ward We ignite curious minds through art, design and service. 273 E. Erie St., (414) 847-3200, (888) 749MIAD (6423), miad.edu
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) East Town O ers BS & MS degrees in fields of engineering, business, math & nursing. 1025 N. Broadway, (414) 277-7141, (800) 332-6763, msoe.edu
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee East Side Milwaukee’s largest university with
23,000 students and over 200 programs. UWM
Welcome Center, 2100 E. Kenwood Ave., (414) 229-2222, uwm.edu
Music & Entertainment
The American Family Insurance
Amphitheater
Historic Third Ward | Entertainment
Venues State-of-the-art venue allows 23,000 fans to view exciting entertainment. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 2732680, (800) 938-4510, amfamamp.com
The Factory on Barclay Harbor District | Entertainment Venues Unique 2-story Cream City Brick venue space. 1120 S. Barclay St., (414) 481-1552, thefactoryonbarclay.com
FPC Live Westown | Entertainment Venues
FPC Live is one of the largest concert promoters in the U.S. (608) 2845460, fpc-live.com
Ivy House Harbor District | Entertainment Venues A lush space with lots of plants, natural light & repurposed wood. 906 S. Barclay St., (414) 5393339, ivyhousemke.com
Marcus Performing Arts Center East Town | Entertainment Venues
Home for multiple performing arts series & events in downtown MKE. 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7121, marcuscenter. org
Punch Bowl Social Deer District | Entertainment Venues
We are and always will be a place for people to come and be themselves.
1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 204-7544, punchbowlsocial.com/ location/milwaukee
The Rave/Eagles Club
Avenues West/Marquette
| Entertainment Venues
The Historic Eagles Club is a multi-level, 7 venue, entertainment complex. 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 342-0300, therave. com/main.asp
Turner Hall Ballroom
Westown | Entertainment
Venues Historic venue hosts popular up-andcoming musicians, comedians & events.
1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 242-8200, pabsttheatergroup.com
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Westown | Entertainment Venues MKE’s original sports complex. Home for hockey, basketball & indoor soccer. 400 W. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 908-6000, uwmpantherarena.com
Wisconsin Center Westown | Entertainment Venues Downtown convention center o ering Bold. Proud. Experience Obsessed events. 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 908-6072, Wisconsincenter.com
Arts & Culture
Ayzha Fine Arts Gallery & Boutique Westown | Galleries
Multicultural artwork, portraits by appointment & gallery space available. 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 300, Lower Level, (414) 732-6773, ayzhafineartsgallery.com
BeingNau Gallery
Historic Third Ward | Galleries Art Gallery of MKE native Brian Nau. Paintings, drawings, sculptures. 159 N. Jackson St., Ste. 102, (414) 514-5657, beingnauart.com
Black Arts MKE East Town | Performing Arts & Theaters We work to increase the availability & quality of African American arts. 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7635, marcuscenter. org/series/black-arts-mke
Bradley Symphony Center Westown | Performing Arts & Theaters
Stunning 1931 movie palace, dramatic gathering spaces & modern amenities. 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 226-7837, resonancefoodco.com
Danceworks, Inc.
East Side | Performing Arts & Theaters Provides professional dance performance, dance & fitness classes for all. 1661 N. Water St., (414) 277-8480, danceworksmke.org
David Barnett Gallery East Town | Galleries WI's oldest & largest gallery with 6,000+ artworks in the Button mansion. 1024 E. State St. at Prospect Ave., (414) 271-5058, davidbarnettgallery.com
The Dinner Detective Milwaukee Westown | Performing Arts & Theaters America’s largest, awardwinning, interactive murder mystery dinner show! c/o Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., (866) 496-0535, thedinnerdetective.com/ milwaukee
First Stage Brewer’s Hill | Performing Arts & Theaters One of the nation’s leading theaters for families & young audiences. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., (414) 267-2929, firststage.org
Gallery 218 Historic Third Ward | Galleries Contemporary art gallery features local, regional artists. Event rentals. 207 E. Bu alo St., Ste. 218, (414) 643-1732, gallery218.com
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