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Milwaukee has a beautiful waterfront location on Lake Michigan where visitors can enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities as well as arts and cultural offerings rivaling those of cities twice the size. Explore some of the possibilities below - more will be added. Daily weather forecasts for Milwaukee can be accessed through the National Weather Service by clicking here.
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
The Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion, the first Calatrava-designed building to be completed in the United States, first opened to the public May 4, 2001. On that date the museum opened the new exhibition galleries, larger museum store and auditorium in the Quadracci Pavilion along with the completely renovated and reinstalled permanent collection galleries.
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MILLER BREWING COMPANY VISITOR CENTER
Making the highest quality beer has been a passion of the Miller Brewing Company since its founder, Frederick J. Miller, began his brewing business in 1855. Since then, Miller Brewing has grown from a small local brewer to the second largest brewery in the U.S., with seven major breweries located across America.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Located in Milwaukee, the Harley-Davidson Museum brings together the legendary motorcycles, stories of the riers who made them unforgettable, and 105 years of tradition. It's a 20-acre testament to the love of riding. Daily tours are also offered at the Harley-Davidson plant in Wauwatosa.
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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM
The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) was among some half dozen major American museums of natural and human history established during the last half of the 19th century. Its special distinction is that it began and remains a people's museum, instituted without wealthy benefactors, and has always been much larger and broader in scholarly scope than would be expected relative to the size of the population it serves.
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DISCOVERY WORLD
Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds. Plan 1-2 hours to visit exhibits, plus an additional 1-2 hours to view one of the fascinating movies in the Digital Theater or take part in a Lab or TV Studio experience.
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MILWAUKEE RIVER CRUISE
Milwaukee River Cruises Line operates two European style canal boats named Edelweiss I and II with a cruising capacity of up to 149 passengers. The European style construction allows the vessels to navigate under bridges through the heart of downtown Milwaukee providing passengers with outstanding views of the city.
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