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Explore Milwaukee's museums, lakefront parks, local food stops, historic landmarks and breweries, with ideas for every season.

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Harley-Davidson Museum
Milwaukee

Harley-Davidson Museum

4.7(11934)·Museum · Gift

See rare motorcycles, including what is believed to be the first Harley-Davidson, and climb onto some bikes yourself. Plan on about two hours for the visit.

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Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee

Milwaukee Art Museum

4.8(8777)·Museum

The wing-like sunscreen and ship-shaped architecture are a sight to behold. Even if you skip the galleries, the grounds are free to explore.

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Henry Maier Festival Park
Milwaukee

Henry Maier Festival Park

4.6(5364)·Event & Wedding Venue

This lakefront park is the go-to spot for Milwaukee's summer festivals. Summerfest brings hundreds of performers, plenty of food and music right by the lake.

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Lakeshore State Park
Milwaukee

Lakeshore State Park

4.8(752)·Park

Head out for a run along the lakefront and enjoy Milwaukee's setting on Lake Michigan.

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McKinley Beach
Milwaukee

McKinley Beach

4.5(907)·Beach & Water

Make a beach stop here while exploring Milwaukee's Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Bradford Beach
Milwaukee

Bradford Beach

4.6(590)·Park

Milwaukee's largest public beach is another option for spending time by Lake Michigan.

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Atwater Park
Shorewood

Atwater Park

4.7(2387)·Museum

This smaller beach feels more private and secluded than Bradford. Look for the stairs by the flag and be ready for 136 steps down.

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Milwaukee RiverWalk
Milwaukee

Milwaukee RiverWalk

4.5(168)·Park

We highly recommend this three-mile walk for exploring Milwaukee. It's free year-round, with public art and plenty of restaurants along the way.

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“Bronze Fonz” by Gerald P. Sawyer
Milwaukee

“Bronze Fonz” by Gerald P. Sawyer

4.5(1677)·Attraction

Look for this Happy Days tribute along the RiverWalk. It's one of the walk's most memorable public art stops.

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“Gertie the Duck: A Symbol of New Life & Hope” by Gwen Gillen
Milwaukee

“Gertie the Duck: A Symbol of New Life & Hope” by Gwen Gillen

4.7(33)·Attraction

Find Gertie and her ducklings along the river. Their heartwarming story captured national attention during World War II.

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SafeHouse
Milwaukee

SafeHouse

4.3(4373)·Restaurant

Finding the entrance is just the beginning at this spy-themed restaurant. We loved the secret doors, historical artifacts and fantastic food.

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Usinger's Famous Sausage
Milwaukee

Usinger's Famous Sausage

4.7(406)·Butcher

Stop in for authentic German sausage and mouthwatering brats. Be prepared to leave with more sausage than you planned.

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