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From a Condé Nast-ranked food scene, award-winning breweries and the world’s largest music festival to renowned museums and stunning lakefront views, Milwaukee blends historic charm with urban energy—welcoming visitors to find something unexpected around every corner. 

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Get to Know Brew City at These 5 Milwaukee Breweries

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Getaway for Two: 4 Romantic Hotels in Milwaukee

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7 Buildings That Shaped Wisconsin's History

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Crazy for Curds: Wisconsin Stops for Cheese Curds

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11 Wisconsin Flower Gardens for Beautiful Blooms

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5 Milwaukee Rooftop Patios to Visit This Summer

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Summerfest: The World’s Largest Music Festival

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6 Wisconsin Breweries for Delicious Sips

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Dock & Dine: 5 Boat-Up Restaurants for Summer Eats

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Explore Outdoor Activities in Downtown Milwaukee

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6 Cultural Festivals Bringing the World to Wisconsin

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Wisconsin’s “Top Chef” Trail

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Experience History: The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

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Haunted History: 9 Ghost Tours Throughout Wisconsin

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Whether you’re after vibrant festivals, impressive museums, craft breweries or iconic sports traditions, Milwaukee has something for every kind of explorer.

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Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Milwaukee

Odd Duck

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The Diplomat

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Zócalo

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Harbor House

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MooSa's

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Bavette La Boucherie

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Lakeshore State Park

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North Point Lighthouse

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Boerner Botanical Gardens

Hales Corners, WI

Milwaukee Riverwalk

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Bradford Beach

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Ice Skating at Red Arrow Park

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American Family Field

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Milwaukee Art Museum

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Discovery World

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Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee, WI

Harley-Davidson Museum

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Historic Third Ward

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Saint Kate, The Arts Hotel

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Pfister Hotel

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The Iron Horse Hotel

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Hotel Metro

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

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The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

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Milwaukee buzzes with big-city energy combined with welcoming Midwestern hospitality. Dine at award-winning restaurants, cheer on world-class sports teams and catch live music that fills the city with rhythm. Every corner offers culture, flavor and unforgettable fun.

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There’s Even More to Explore in Southeast Wisconsin

Milwaukee may be Wisconsin’s largest city, but Southeast Wisconsin shines with getaways—from Lake Geneva’s resort vibe to the lakeside charm of Port Washington and Racine.

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