MEET MILWAUKEE
Find out why National Geographic named Milwaukee “Best
of the World”
Discover a great place on a Great Lake! A city where art museums fly, where Harley-Davidsons roar, and where good things are always brewing. In Milwaukee, you’ll find everything from James Beard Award-winners to mouthwatering food truck dinners, championship-caliber sports teams to a top-flight theater scene, and world-class amenities to endless festivities. See for yourself why more groups are choosing the Cream City for their next adventure.
REASONS
Milwaukee is perfect for your group! 12
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and ranks No. 31 in the U.S.
6-HOUR DRIVE
Did you know? Milwaukee is just a 90-minute drive or an Amtrak Hiawatha ride north of Chicago and a five-hour drive or an Amtrak Borealis ride from Minneapolis, making it a convenient hub for travelers. Plus, it’s within a day’s drive of one-third of the U.S. population, with the highly ranked Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport only 10-15 minutes from downtown. Whether you travel by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus, Milwaukee is closer than you think!
Located at the confluence of three rivers and Lake Michigan, Milwaukee really is a great place on a Great Lake.
The Brew City has over 70 original breweries and beer attractions throughout the Greater Milwaukee area.
There are over 15 museums in downtown Milwaukee and 30 museums including the surrounding counties.
Milwaukee is home to more than 100 festivals, including a variety of ethnic and street festivals, as well as Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival.
There are more than 200 locally owned restaurants in downtown Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Theater District ranks No. 1 in the United States for the highest number of theater seats per capita, with over 15,000 seats located in a walkable cluster.
Milwaukee is home to over 150 state and county parks.
There are 100+ public and private golf courses in Southeast Wisconsin, 21 in Milwaukee County alone.
In 2024, Milwaukee welcomed over 25 cruise ships, bringing more than 13,000 passengers to the Cream City.
Milwaukee is the city for sports fans with four professional sports teams across the NBA, MLB, AHL and MASL.
During the holidays, Milwaukee radiates festive charm with dazzling lights, cozy markets and group-friendly shows.
EXPERIENCE THE FRESH CITY VIBES
• 3rd Street Market Hall
• America’s Black Holocaust Museum
• Antiques/Art Galleries
• The Basilica of St. Josaphat
• Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
• Boerner Botanical Gardens
• Cave of the Mounds
• Charles Allis Art Museum
• Discovery World
• East Troy Railroad Museum
• Festivals/Holiday Celebrations
• Fireside Dinner Theatre
• Forest Home Cemetery
• Great Lakes Distillery
• Grohmann Museum
• Group-Friendly Dining
• Guided City Tours
• Harley-Davidson Museum Campus
• Henry Maier Festival Park
• Holy Hill Basilica
• Jewish Museum Milwaukee
• John Michael Kohler Arts Center
• Lakefront Brewery
• Latino Arts, Inc.
• Lynden Sculpture Garden
• Marcus Performing Arts Center
• Miller Brewing Company
• Milwaukee Art Museum
• Milwaukee Ballet
• Milwaukee County Zoo
• Milwaukee Historical Society
• Milwaukee Public Market
• Milwaukee Public Museum
• Milwaukee RiverWalk
• Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
• Milwaukee Theater District
• Mitchell Park Domes
• Museum of Wisconsin Art
• National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
• North Point Lighthouse
• Old World Wisconsin
• Pabst Mansion
• Potawatomi Casino | Hotel
• Racine Art Museum
• Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
• Sculpture Milwaukee
• Sherman Phoenix
• Sightseeing Cruises
• Sprecher Brewery
• Ten Chimneys
• Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
• Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts
• Wisconsin State Fair Park
THE CITY FOR SPORTS FANS
• Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
• Milwaukee Brewers (MLB)
• Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)
• Milwaukee Wave (MASL)
Harley-Davidson Museum
