Area AttractionsSporting EventsSports fans will feel an affinity for Milwaukee. Catch a baseball game at Miller Park, where the Milwaukee Brewers play in a sleek retractable-dome stadium. Visit the Bradley Center for major sports and entertainment events including the cutting edge ice hockey of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, pro soccer of the Milwaukee Wave, and the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
MuseumsMilwaukee is home to noted museums including the Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Humphrey IMAX Theater and the most popular—the Milwaukee Art Museum, which welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year. Milwaukee Art MuseumThe Pfister Hotel is the official hotel for the Milwaukee Art Museum. Set along the lakefront, the museum has gained fame for its Frank Lloyd Wright items, notable collections, and a signature $100 million addition by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava which won “Best Design of 2001” by Time Magazine. It features a 90-foot-high glass-walled reception room and a wing-like design that rises dramatically above the lakefront, a new symbol of this world-class city. The museum also offers a gift shop and waterfront restaurant. TheatresMilwaukee boasts a theater district with a lively calendar of performing arts events to rival any city. Take your pick from Shakespeare and Broadway, to African dance and international superstars at the new Milwaukee Theatre.
FestivalsMilwaukee is famed for its festivals, especially during summer. The Summerfest Grounds (Henry W. Maier Festival Park) host the summer’s biggest parties, and no matter what time you arrive, you’ll hear the buzz about the festivities. After all, it’s the world’s largest music festival featuring 11 days of renowned entertainment on 12 music stages, as well as great food and drink. Top acts play the open-air Marcus Amphitheater with views of Lake Michigan . Celebrate Milwaukee’s rich heritage, including German Fest, Irishfest (the world’s largest Irish festival) and Indian Summer (the nation’s largest Native American festival). As you dine on Wisconsin treats such as beer-cooked “brats” (bratwurst sausages), seasonal brews, and fresh-picked corn over lakefront views, you’ll feel Summerfest’s legendary magic. Learn more about Milwaukee ’s summer festivals and annual events. NightlifeYou can dance the night away, take a sunset cruise on the Milwaukee River, or just socialize with friends at Milwaukee’s watering holes. The city features friendly bars with a famously large selection of beer, Irish pubs where you can hear traditional Irish sessuns, and upscale clubs. Our concierge can assist you with further details. |
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