Best 53 things to do in Milwaukee, WI

Taste Brady Street while you learn its Italian and Polish roots

Trace Milwaukee’s growth through downtown’s landmark architecture

Trace Milwaukee’s riverfront renewal through historic architecture and public art

Soak and cruise the Milwaukee River in a self-guided hot tub boat

Paddle Milwaukee's rivers with time to explore and stop along the way

Explore Milwaukee’s rivers with a self-paced paddle and included instruction

Paddle Milwaukee's waterways before the city wakes up

Paddle past Milwaukee’s skyline and landmark stories with a guide

Rent a kayak for 8 hours in Milwaukee (ages 18+)

Rent a kayak for 4 hours and paddle on your own schedule

Paddle solo or share a tandem kayak on the water

Explore North Point’s landmark mansions and the stories behind their architecture

Cruise Clear Lake on a pedal party boat with BYO food and drinks

Easy self-guided river paddling through wooded parks and quiet riverbanks

Explore a restored 1860s mill and its underground wine cellars

Sample seasonal wine and cheese pairings in a cellar setting

Provided gear for salmon and trout fishing on Lake Michigan

Paddle Milwaukee’s river with brewery stops and guided tastings

Ride The Hop to Milwaukee brunch stops with Bloody Mary pairings

Eat tacos and sip tequila drinks on a narrated Milwaukee bus tour

Visit three Milwaukee churches and sample treats at two chocolate shops

Walk Milwaukee’s Deer District for German bites, beer, and local history

Tour Milwaukee’s historic bars with drinks, snacks, and narrated local history

Trace immigrant stories and neighborhood change in Milwaukee’s Third Ward