Discover, plan and explore with our interactive digital map! Find top spots, events and hidden gems—navigate Milwaukee like a pro and make every moment unforgettable!
Getting Here & Around
Explore ways to get to Milwaukee, and how to get around town once you arrive! Discover how close the heart of Midwest is by plane, train, car, or bus.
Transportation
Getting around the Milwaukee area is just as easy as getting to it! Local transportation options abound, and the city’s compact, walkable downtown makes exploring a snap. If you…
Places To Stay
Want to see and be seen at one of the top luxury boutique hotels in the U.S.? Or is splashing around the pool with the family more your style?
Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Explore the Good Land with our expertly crafted itineraries designed for every type of traveler. Plan your perfect visit with these curated guides and insider tips.
Accessibility
The city of Milwaukee and Visit Milwaukee welcome travelers of all abilities for both business and leisure…
Things To Do
You want to visit a museum. Or take a boat tour. Or explore free art. Or maybe you're just not sure yet…
Events
There’s always something happening around town, no matter the season! This…
Major Events
Check out our Major Events Calendar for exciting happenings around Milwaukee. Find…
City of Festivals
Experience the City of Festivals with Summerfest, Jazz in the Park, Wisconsin State…
Family-Friendly
Spend less of your family vacation waiting for the fun to start and more of it making…
Summerfest 2025 Preview: Lineup, Food, Merch and Must-See Highlights
The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2025 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music…
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival: A Four-Day Celebration of Music, Moto-Culture and Milwaukee
Each year, thousands of motorcyclists, motoculture enthusiasts and music lovers make their pilgrimage to Milwaukee to experience the motorcycle mecca at its finest during the…
One Thing to Discover at Every Milwaukee Festival in July
Summer in the City of Festivals continues with a bang in July. While fireworks are typically reserved for the Fourth of July, this month, these festivals will light up the night…
Milwaukee PrideFest Preview
It’s here! PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival, kicks off TODAY! Wowing the crowd for three days, 2025 PrideFest features everything from award-winning…
7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Milwaukee
Father’s Day fun is around every corner in Milwaukee! A day to celebrate your dad (or father figure) and the meaningful impact he’s made in your life, this is your…
Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa
Creating great art is an elusive process. Sometimes it appears in a flash. Other times, it takes years of meticulously placed brushstrokes. Each artist has their own process to…
Find Your Milwaukee Summer Concert Series
Summer’s here, and the time is right for dancing in the street! Or, on second thought, maybe not in the street so much as at a local park or outdoor music venue around…
New in Milwaukee: Thomas Dambo Troll, Firefly Grove Park
We can’t con-troll our excitement about this one! Wauwatosa’s newest, largest, most mischievous resident has arrived, and it’s spectacular. The latest…
5 Things to See and Do at Wisconsin and Beer Lovers Fest
There are some things that just go hand-in-hand. Peanut butter and jelly. Mac and cheese. Giannis and the Bucks. Wisconsin and beer. Okay, you could say cheese or brats or a…
One Thing to Discover at Every Milwaukee Festival in June
With so much going on in the City of Festivals, choosing the best fest for you can be hard. Whether you’re looking for delicious food, a late-night dance party or even a…
9 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in June
As we leap into summer, the City of Festivals launches its jam-packed slate of fests, with festival action along the lakefront and throughout the city nearly every weekend in…
Now Open: Milwaukee County Zoo’s Exploration Dinosaur
Something massive just stomped its way into the Milwaukee County Zoo, bringing thrilling prehistoric adventures for dino lovers of all ages! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s…
Bikes and Brews: Cycling Beer Garden Itinerary
Cruise for brews this summer! Take a Tour de Milwaukee with our beer garden itinerary, a summertime guide to five (or seven if you’re along for an extended ride)…
Milwaukee’s Year of Sports: A 2025 Preview
It’s a banner year for the Cream City. After the Brewers put together a division-winning 2024 season and the Bucks brought home an NBA Cup trophy to end the year, 2025 is…
Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee
Art brings cities to life. They weave a magnificent tapestry that gives a city character, a personality that locals use to identify themselves and visitors look to with awe and…
Scenic Summer Sips in Milwaukee: Rooftop Bars and Waterfront Drinks
There are good nights out, and then there are those special occasions, those nights that you’ll never forget. Those moments that remind you that you are alive. And living…