things to do in Milwaukee, WI

Trace Westown’s revival through theaters, hotels, and landmark architecture

Trace Brady Street’s Polish, Italian and counterculture stories

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

Cruise, swim, and tube aboard a luxury pontoon on Okauchee Lake

Paddle solo or share a tandem kayak on the water

Start your Friday with outdoor yoga beside the river

Visit three Milwaukee churches and sample treats at two chocolate shops

Trace the people and places that shaped Milwaukee’s German heritage

Unwind on an evening kayak paddle past downtown Milwaukee landmarks

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

Paddle Milwaukee's waterways with Historical Society archivists and uncover the city's stories

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

Sample holiday cookies and treats from Milwaukee bakeries aboard a festive guided bus tour

Carol through Milwaukee's holiday lights with desserts and a singing guide