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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring. Check out the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum or the Mitchell Park Horticultural Society, which hosts an annual show of the same flora and fauna seen in Georgia O'Keefe's paintings. Those interested in the city's history can visit the grand Pabst Mansion, former home of one of the city's famous beer barons, or the Milwaukee Public Museum, to see what life was like in Old Milwaukee. If the kids are along, don't miss the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Of course a trip to the "Genuine American City" would not be complete without a tour of the Miller Brewing Company and a Brewers game at Miller Park.
 
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Iron Horse Hotel
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes): The Conservatory's Arid Dome houses a fine collection of cacti; the Tropical Dome features plants from the rainforest and the Floral Show Dome hosts a number of changing themed blossom displays throughout the year.
Address: 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-649-9800
Admission fee
Boerner Botanical Gardens: These gardens, located in Whitnall Park, offer an outstanding variety of plants and flowers including significant collections of roses and perennials.
Address: 9400 Boerner Drive, in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-525-5600
Admission fee
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Milwaukee Art Museum: You can spend an entire day, or more, touring this museum's extensive collection of nearly 20,000 works, representing a variety of artists including Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol.
Address: 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-224-3220
Admission fee
Milwaukee Public Museum: Considered one of the best natural history museums in the U.S., the museum houses more than six million objects. Exhibits include a two-story rain forest, a tropical butterfly garden and a recreation of "The Streets of Old Milwaukee."
Address: 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-278-2702
Admission fee
Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Children 10 and under can look AND touch at this interactive, educational museum, where they learn about everyday life in unique and imaginative ways, from crawling through the ventricles of a giant human heart to role-playing different jobs and countless other fun activities.
Address: 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-390-5437
Admission fee
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Miller Brewing Company: The world's third-largest brewery offers free tours and tastings to anyone with an interest in how beer is brewed, fermented, aged and packaged.
Address: 4000 W State St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-931-2337
Free
RestaurantsRestaurants
La Fuente Restaurant: Fajitas, tacos and numerous other Mexican dishes are served alongside tasty margaritas. The patio is a great place to hang out in summer.
Address: 625 S 5th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-271-8595
Kopp's Frozen Custard Stand: Ice cream lovers will want to try the rich, frozen custard that's a local favorite. Burgers and fries are served as well but the frozen treats are the reason to stop by.
Address: 5373 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, Wisconsin
Phone: 414-961-2006
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Iron Horse Hotel
Popularity index: #1 in Milwaukee
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The Pfister Hotel
Popularity index: #2 in Milwaukee
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Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown
Popularity index: #8 in Milwaukee
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Hotel Metro
Popularity index: #17 in Milwaukee
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Hampton Inn Milwaukee Airport
Popularity index: #5 in Milwaukee
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Holiday Inn Milwaukee Airport
Popularity index: #22 in Milwaukee
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Recommended Reading
"Milwaukee is More than Mead"  TravelLady, May 1, 2007
The city's diversity of culture, dining and outdoor recreation makes it a top choice for a fun family getaway.
"Milwaukee"  TravelLady, May 1, 2006
Discover the endless variety of travel experiences this vibrant city has to offer.
"36 Hours in Milwaukee"  New York Times (free registration required), Oct 5, 2008
You'll find plenty of fun things to see and do in Milwaukee.
"Skip the snowbird scenes and escape to Milwaukee"  latimes.com / Chicago Tribune, Feb 13, 2008
For a different kind of winter getaway, consider this urban destination with its interesting and appealing culture, restaurants, pubs and hotels.
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