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Milwaukee Vacation Guide

Welcome to Milwaukee, the main cultural and economic center of Wisconsin's Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha metropolitan area. You may know it as one of the brewing capitals of the world, but in the past decade, it has developed its cultural scene with additions like the Milwaukee Riverwalk, Miller Park (an internationally renowned addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum), and Pier Wisconsin.

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Neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee's compact downtown is split north to south by the Milwaukee River. Here you will find the Charles Allis Art Museum, the spectacular Milwaukee Art Museum and the Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology, which features more than 140 exhibits. Catch a game at the Bradley Center, home to the Milwaukee Admirals and Bucks, or take a guided tour of the Pabst Brewing Company.

Walker's Point

Listed as Milwaukee's first National Historic District and considered the city's oldest neighborhood, Walker's Point is made up of historic homes, art galleries and ethnic restaurants -- not surprising, considering its vibrant Latino community. In this district you'll find one of Milwaukee's most famous landmarks, the Allen-Bradley building, which sports the largest four-sided clock in the world.

Third Ward

Listed as Milwaukee's first National Historic District and considered the city's oldest neighborhood, Walker's Point is made up of historic homes, art galleries and ethnic restaurants -- not surprising, considering its vibrant Latino community. In this district you'll find one of Milwaukee's most famous landmarks, the Allen-Bradley building, which sports the largest four-sided clock in the world.

Milwaukee Travel Tip

Don't leave Milwaukee without trying the Friday Fish Fry. A Midwestern tradition year-round, it's what's for dinner on Friday nights. Your standard meal will include beer-battered cod, cole slaw, rye bread, and French fries, or, if you're lucky, potato pancakes. You'll get a choice of fish and preparations, be it walleye, blue-gill, lake-perch, fried, baked, or broiled. You can also get shrimp at some locations. One popular spot is Lakefront Brewery, with family-style dining and a great polka band.

Milwaukee Activities & Attractions

Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum is home to more than 20,000 awe-inspiring pieces, including 15th- through 20th-century European and American paintings and drawings, sculptures, photography and decorative arts.
Miller Brewing Company
One of Wisconsin's best-known products is Miller beer. Tours of the Miller Brewing Company are free and offer visitors a close look at the beer-making process.
Mitchell Gallery of Flight
Mitchell Gallery of Flight offers aviation enthusiasts a fascinating walk through the wonders of human flight. Explore replicas of past and present aircraft, including the Graf Zeppelin II and the sister ship to the tragically legendary Hindenburg.

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