Wisconsin's Lake Michigan City
Milwaukee.
Lake Michigan views, great food, legendary brewing history, distinctive neighborhoods and one of Wisconsin's best city weekends. Milwaukee gives you plenty to do without making the trip complicated.
Lake Michigan views, great food, legendary brewing history, distinctive neighborhoods and one of Wisconsin's best city weekends. Milwaukee gives you plenty to do without making the trip complicated.
Milwaukee sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan and combines a major-city lakefront with neighborhoods that are easy to explore, a deep brewing tradition and a food scene that goes far beyond beer and cheese.
Spend the morning along the lake, explore a museum in the afternoon, find dinner in a neighborhood restaurant and finish the evening at a brewery, cocktail bar or live music venue.
Start at Lake Michigan, then work your way through Milwaukee's museums, markets and neighborhoods.
A lot of Milwaukee's personality lives outside the downtown core.
Museums, entertainment, hotels and easy access to the lakefront.
Historic DistrictRestaurants, shops, galleries and the Milwaukee Public Market.
Food + NightlifeRestaurants, bars and one of the city's most interesting food scenes.
South SideLocal restaurants, bars, coffee shops and neighborhood character.
East SideRestaurants, nightlife, shops and easy access to Lake Michigan.
Restaurants + NightlifeA lively stretch of restaurants, taverns, cafes and shops.
EntertainmentSports, entertainment and a growing collection of places to eat and drink.
Brewing HistoryExplore a part of Milwaukee shaped by its brewing heritage.
Lake Michigan changes the feel of the entire city. Walk or bike along the shoreline, visit the museums, find a beach or simply take some time to enjoy the view.
Explore the Lakefront →Choose downtown convenience, neighborhood character or a stay close to Lake Michigan.
Stay close to museums, entertainment and major attractions.
Put Lake Michigan within easy reach of your hotel.
Smaller stays with design, personality and local character.
Keep more of your trip budget for food, attractions and fun.
Milwaukee's brewing history is only the beginning. You'll find supper-club traditions, Friday fish fries, neighborhood restaurants, food halls, markets, bakeries and a growing modern dining scene.
There's more than one way to spend a weekend in Milwaukee.
Lakefront, neighborhoods, restaurants and enough time to wander.
Eat + DrinkMarkets, breweries, fish fry, restaurants and plenty of cheese curds.
FamilyMuseums, lakefront stops and attractions everyone can enjoy.
Two PeopleHotels, dinner, cocktails and a walk along Lake Michigan.
A first-time Milwaukee weekend with enough structure to see the city without scheduling every minute.
Two or three days works well for a first visit, giving you time for the lakefront, museums, neighborhoods and Milwaukee's food and drink scene.
Downtown and the Historic Third Ward provide convenient access to many attractions, restaurants and the lakefront.
Yes. Many of Milwaukee's major attractions, neighborhoods and dining areas can fit comfortably into a two- or three-day itinerary.
You can explore parts of downtown and nearby neighborhoods without one, but a car can make it easier to reach attractions and neighborhoods spread across the city.
Find a place to stay and start planning your Wisconsin city getaway.
