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Must See Things In Milwaukee
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

1. Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)

8.8
524 S Layton Blvd (in Mitchell Park), Milwaukee, WI
Park · Mitchell Park · 42 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Great place to visit. If you can come on Mondays when it is free. they also have music under the lights. Call the Domes for more deetails.

Milwaukee County Zoo is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

2. Milwaukee County Zoo

9.3
10001 W Bluemound Rd (btwn 108th St & 98th St), Milwaukee, WI
Zoo · Zoo · 113 tips and reviews

Mykl N.Mykl Novak: "Take an afternoon and visit the Milwaukee County Zoo" - from the top 100 things to do before graduating from Marquette University

Miller Brewing Company is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

3. Miller Brewing Company

8.2
4251 W State St (in Miller Valley), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Miller Valley · 44 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Call for what we like to call an extreme Miller Brewery tour. You get to wear a hardhat and toe protectors. (This one is worth every penny.)

Milwaukee Public Museum is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

4. Milwaukee Public Museum

8.8
800 W Wells St (at N James Lovell St), Milwaukee, WI
Museum · Kilbourn Town · 79 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Play hide & seek in the Streets of Old Milwaukee!

Milwaukee Public Market is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

5. Milwaukee Public Market

9.2
400 N Water St (at E St. Paul Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Market · Juneau Town · 227 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Take a cooking class, stay and have some wine! (And get a little grocery shopping done!)

BMO Harris Bradley Center is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

6. BMO Harris Bradley Center

1001 N 4th St (at W State St), Milwaukee, WI
Basketball Stadium · Kilbourn Town · 115 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Home to the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Admirals, and Marquette University Golden Eagle's. Have you seen the new, custom‐designed scoreboard? Fear the Deer! Read more.

American Family Field is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

7. American Family Field

9.0
1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI
Baseball Stadium · Story Hill · 395 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Brett Wurst. Stosh. Guido. Frankie Furter. Cinco. Sausage Race. Bottom of the 6th. Be there.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

8. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

7.1
1721 W Canal St (at 16th St), Milwaukee, WI
Casino · Menomonee River Valley · 154 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Have you heard of the Stay & Play package? Area hotels offer discounts when you play at Potawatomi! Oh, and you get perks from Potawatomi, too! Ask your participating hotel front desk for details.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

9. Wisconsin State Fair Park

8.8
640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI
Fair · 117 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: You've gotta check out the racing pigs! So cute & definitely a Wisconsin State Fair favorite. But first, get something on a stick.

Henry Maier Festival Park is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

10. Henry Maier Festival Park

8.6
200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Park · Historic Third Ward · 50 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: There is a lot of festivals that runs on weekends, but the big one is Summerfest.

Milwaukee Art Museum is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

11. Milwaukee Art Museum

9.0
700 N Art Museum Dr (btwn Lagoon Dr & Michigan St), Milwaukee, WI
Art Museum · Lake Park · 128 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Go check out a Milwaukee Art Museum After Dark event. Try their themed cocktail at each one!

Mayfair Mall is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

12. Mayfair Mall

7.1
2500 N Mayfair Rd (btwn North & Burleigh), Wauwatosa, WI
Shopping Mall · 100 tips and reviews

Catrina B.Catrina Boettner: Dont forget to sign up for Mayfair's email list... Lots of good stuff!

Southridge Mall is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

13. Southridge Mall

6.8
5300 S 76 St (W Edgerton Ave), Greendale, WI
Shopping Mall · 65 tips and reviews

Beba l.Beba la loquilla: Always good deal

Bayshore Town Center is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

14. Bayshore Town Center

9.2
5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI
Shopping Mall · 46 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Discover over 100 stores and 25 great restaurants and cafes in a relaxing town center setting. Read more.

Shops of Grand Avenue is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

15. Shops of Grand Avenue

5.1
275 W Wisconsin Ave (at N 3rd St), Milwaukee, WI
Shopping Mall · Kilbourn Town · 36 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Visit our shops and the largest food court in Milwaukee! Read more.

Usinger's Famous Sausage is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

16. Usinger's Famous Sausage

8.7
1030 N Old World 3rd St (at State St), Milwaukee, WI
Deli · Kilbourn Town · 19 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Get an out-of-state friend the perfect Milwaukee gift. Don't forget to buy some for yourself too - you won't be able to resist.

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

17. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

6.8
544 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Stadium · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Go to "The Cell" for your favorite college basketball games!

Major Goolsby's is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

18. Major Goolsby's

8.1
340 W Kilbourn Ave (at N. 4th St.), Milwaukee, WI
Sports Bar · Kilbourn Town · 38 tips and reviews

Joseph S.Joseph Suchorski: I suggest their Hot WIngs. They are the best that I have ever tasted. I really like them whenthey sell them at The WI State Fair every year. Their Cheese Burgers are awsome too.

West Allis Farmers Market is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

19. West Allis Farmers Market

8.9
6501 W. National Ave, West Allis, WI
Farmers Market · 28 tips and reviews

ChrisitoChrisito: The only place to buy your corn from is Hoekstra's - with the singing old man. It's the best at the market! They also sell the best tomatoes for canning later in the season!

Sonic Drive-In is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

20. Sonic Drive-In

5.5
2080 Miller Park Way (btwn W Burnham St. & W. Lincoln Ave.), West Milwaukee, WI
Fast Food Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Tonya C.Tonya Cannariato: Half-price drinks & slushes daily between 2&4... It's automatically deducted. :)

Culver's is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

21. Culver's

8.2
1641 Miller Pkwy, West Milwaukee, WI
Fast Food Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Stages P.Stages Photography: Their chocolate shakes are seriously the best. If I close my eyes, they could have been poured out of a stainless steel tumbler as I wait on a red, chrome counter stool.

El Rey is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

22. El Rey

7.8
5200 W Oklahoma Ave (S 51st St.), Milwaukee, WI
Supermarket · 16 tips and reviews

Carmen H.Carmen Holzman: Great churros and tamales!!!

El Rey Super Foods is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

23. El Rey Super Foods

8.0
916 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Grocery Store · Walker's Point · 20 tips and reviews

El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) M.El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) Milwaukee: Insider tip : try the pumpkin / calabaza turnovers !

El Rey Market is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

24. El Rey Market

8.1
3524 W Burnham St (35th St), Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Burnham Park · 16 tips and reviews

HonniHonni: Best tamales and puerto rican rice in the city!

Metcalfe's Market is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

25. Metcalfe's Market

8.3
6700 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI
Grocery Store · 25 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Come and check out the huge liquour department. Thier meat department is outstanding. They try their best on buying from local places.

Lakefront Brewery is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

26. Lakefront Brewery

9.4
1872 N Commerce St (at N Holton St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Brewer's Hill · 233 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Come early on a Friday, take the tour first, and then chow down at the raucous Friday fish fry polka party in the beer garden. Read more.

Sprecher Brewery is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

27. Sprecher Brewery

8.6
701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI
Brewery · 51 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: New Seasonal Brews all the time. Tour the place! Reservations are required. (call 414-964-2739 for tour times) Adults are only $5, but free for you millitary people (thanks for your service)!

Milwaukee Ale House is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

28. Milwaukee Ale House

233 N Water St (btwn Buffalo St & 1st Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Historic Third Ward · 148 tips and reviews

Tom S.Tom Snyder: Great place... anytime. But in the summer? Nothing like a great brew and fish fry or burger overlooking the Milwaukee River.

Horny Goat Hideaway is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

29. Horny Goat Hideaway

2011 S 1st St (at Becher St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Bay View · 160 tips and reviews

Lisa's ListLisa's List: The Pig Wings and a Exposed beer is a must have. The staff at the outdoor bar ROCK

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

30. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

6.4
5300 S Howell Ave (W Grange Ave), Milwaukee, WI
International Airport · Mitchell Field · 546 tips and reviews

VISITMilwaukeeVISITMilwaukee: A low-fare, easy travel choice offering dozens of non-stop flights, options for local cuisine, a GREAT used bookstore, the Gallery of Flight Museum and FREE ping pong while you wait for your flight.

La Perla is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

31. La Perla

734 S 5th St (National Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 47 tips and reviews

El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) M.El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) Milwaukee: I eat there at least once a month. So many things to love. My fav is the steak tacos with Guacamole. :)

Botanas Restaurant is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

32. Botanas Restaurant

9.1
816 S 5th St (at National Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 72 tips and reviews

El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) M.El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) Milwaukee: Great Owner who does what it takes to make your experience as great as can be. I have eaten there several times and my favorites is the Moles.

Conejito's Place Mexican Restaurant is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

33. Conejito's Place Mexican Restaurant

7.8
539 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 119 tips and reviews

El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) M.El REY FOODS (EVillarreal) Milwaukee: Long Time customer of ours. incredible bang for the buck. Very nice change of pace. I personally love the steak tacos :))))))

Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

34. Harley-Davidson Museum

9.4
400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI
Museum · Menomonee River Valley · 74 tips and reviews

VISITMilwaukeeVISITMilwaukee: Three MUST SEES: the “Serial Number One,” the 45-degree board track where racers sped up to 100mph with no brakes and the 13-foot-long “King Kong”!

The Iron Horse Hotel is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

35. The Iron Horse Hotel

8.7
500 W Florida St (S 6th St), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Walker's Point · 73 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Branded delivers a classic Milwaukee bar experience with a mix of locals and travelers from business suits to biker leathers. Try the DLT ... it's amazing! Read more.

Johnny V's Classic Cafe is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

36. Johnny V's Classic Cafe

7.7
1650 S 84th St (at Lapham St), Milwaukee, WI
Diner · 91 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Chicken dumpling soup is great.

Mader's Restaurant is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

37. Mader's Restaurant

8.3
1037 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI
German Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 39 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Where else can you drink Oktoberfest beer, year round, from a boot-shaped stein the size of your thigh? Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan drank here. Go for the Spaten Season—Oktoberfest…because you can.

Palermo's Pizzeria And Cafe is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

38. Palermo's Pizzeria And Cafe

7.4
3301 W Canal St (W Roundhouse Rd.), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Menomonee River Valley · 15 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Nice litte cafe. Take a factory tour while your here.

BBC Lighting is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

39. BBC Lighting

8.1
2015 W Saint Paul Ave (btw N 16th St & N 25th St), Milwaukee, WI
Furniture and Home Store · Menomonee River Valley · 9 tips and reviews

Nicholas C.Nicholas Crawford: This place is an experience! Check out their ridiculous lights and good deals, but don't expect a fancy looking store.

Safe House is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

40. Safe House

8.1
779 N Front St (at W Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Speakeasy · Juneau Town · 134 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: It's not impossible that this classified joint is one of the favorites of Milwaukeeans & International Spies alike. Enjoy edibles fit for a spy on the run! Share Mission Impossible with fellow spies.

Pabst Mansion is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

41. Pabst Mansion

8.3
2000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
History Museum · Avenues West · 23 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Discover the history behind PBR and see elegant furnishings and decor at the home of one of Milwaukee's most famous brewmiesters.

Third Ward Milwaukee is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

42. Third Ward Milwaukee

8.8
Milwaukee, WI
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews

Yoav L.Yoav Lurie: Check out this historic part of downtown Milwaukee. The old warehouses have been converted into galleries and coffee shops. Take a stroll down the riverwalk and to see the best neighborhood in town.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

43. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

740 N Plankinton Ave, Fl 1, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 110 tips and reviews

Tracy H.Tracy Holmes: One of the best downtown dining locations for drinking a good craft beer on the river! Boat slips too!

TGI Fridays is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

44. TGI Fridays

1 Brewers Way (Left Field), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Story Hill · 62 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Awesome margaritas here.

Milwaukee Brewing Company is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

45. Milwaukee Brewing Company

8.6
613 S 2nd St (at Bruce St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Walker's Point · 47 tips and reviews
Wisconsin Cheese Bar is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

46. Wisconsin Cheese Bar

6.1
1048 N Old World 3rd St (W Highland Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Cheese Store · Kilbourn Town · 27 tips and reviews
National Soldiers Home is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

47. National Soldiers Home

7.8
5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Monument · Veterans Affairs · 2 tips and reviews
Ambassador Hotel is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

48. Ambassador Hotel

7.9
2308 W Wisconsin Ave (btw 23rd St & 24th St), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Avenues West · 22 tips and reviews
The Pfister Hotel is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

49. The Pfister Hotel

8.8
424 E Wisconsin Ave (at Jefferson St.), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Juneau Town · 64 tips and reviews
Milwaukee Mile is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

50. Milwaukee Mile

7.6
7722 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI
Race Track · 12 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Take Dad to 7 races in 2 days! Start planning now for Father's Day weekend (it's never too early, right?). Don't forget your ear plugs.

Mitchell Park is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

51. Mitchell Park

6.2
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Playground · Mitchell Park · 3 tips and reviews

Clarence S.Clarence Schreiber: Great park to be in. While you are here check out the domes.

Urban Ecology Center is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

52. Urban Ecology Center

7.6
1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI
Other Great Outdoors · Washington Park · 3 tips and reviews

Urban Ecology CenterUrban Ecology Center: Take our canoes out on the Washington Park lagoon. It's a great spot for beginners and experienced paddlers alike!

Discovery World is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

53. Discovery World

8.8
500 N Harbor Dr (at Michigan St), Milwaukee, WI
Science Museum · Lake Park · 49 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: This summer, spend a night enjoying one of the free outdoor movies at Fish Fry and a Flick!

Bradford Beach is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

54. Bradford Beach

8.5
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr (btwn Water Tower & Ravine), Milwaukee, WI
Beach · Lake Park · 55 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Take a day off and relax this summer. Enjoy the view with some great hospitality and drinks! Read more.

The Pabst Theater is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

55. The Pabst Theater

9.1
144 E Wells St (at N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 55 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: While you're at the Pabst Theater, look up and marvel at the two-ton Austrian crystal chandelier. Pretty isn't it? Take in all the beauty of the theater before settling in for your show!

56. Marcus Center For The Performing Arts

8.9
929 N Water St (State St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 35 tips and reviews
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

57. Milwaukee Repertory Theater

9.3
108 E Wells St (N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 22 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Catch a show at the Rep, and after, talk about it with your date along the Riverwalk!

Boerner Botanical Gardens is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

58. Boerner Botanical Gardens

8.7
9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI
Botanical Garden · 25 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: A beautiful, formal garden located within an extensive park which offers picnic areas, a nature center, hiking trails, a lake, and a golf course. Read more.

Reiman Visitor Center is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

59. Reiman Visitor Center

5602 Broad St, Greendale, WI
Retail · 2 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: While you're in Greendale, take a stroll down Broad Street and explore the shops! Don't leave without savoring a Ferch's "marble top" sundae!

60. Taste of Home Outlet

5602 Broad St (Northway), Greendale, WI
Clothing Store · No tips or reviews
Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

61. Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille

5636 Broad St (Downtown Village of Greendale), Greendale, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · 20 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Holdmann: Love the fries! Service is always great!

Purple Door Ice Cream is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

62. Purple Door Ice Cream

9.1
205 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · Walker's Point · 47 tips and reviews
Riverside Theater is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

63. Riverside Theater

8.7
116 W Wisconsin Ave (N Plankinton Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Concert Hall · Kilbourn Town · 38 tips and reviews
Hank Aaron State Trail is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

64. Hank Aaron State Trail

7.7
6083-6099 W Dickinson St, Milwaukee, WI
Hiking Trail · Johnson's Woods · 5 tips and reviews
Tailgate Haus is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

65. Tailgate Haus

Miller Park (Miller Parking Lot), Milwaukee, WI
Event Space · Menomonee River Valley · 2 tips and reviews

66. Pettit National Ice Center

8.4
500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI
Skating Rink · Fair Park · 25 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Cool off in the summer - make sure to check hours of Public Skating! $5 for kids and $7 for adults.

Klement Sausage Outlet Store is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

67. Klement Sausage Outlet Store

7.3
2650 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Food and Beverage Retail · Bay View · 8 tips and reviews
McKinley Marina is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

68. McKinley Marina

8.5
1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Harbor or Marina · 15 tips and reviews
Elegant Farmer is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

69. Elegant Farmer

8.6
1545 Main St (Highway ES & J), Mukwonago, WI
Food and Beverage Retail · 36 tips and reviews
Mitchell Street is one of Must See Things In Milwaukee.

70. Mitchell Street

Milwaukee, WI
Road · No tips or reviews