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?
Wauwatosa
Located just 15 minutes west of downtown, Wauwatosa is an urban enclave with a charming small-town feel.
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…
The Best of TosaFest 2024
TosaFest, a classic end-of-summer fest just west of Milwaukee, is coming up this weekend! On September 6-7, the annual staple in the charming suburb just 15 minutes from…
Labor Day in Milwaukee 2024
Labor Day is almost here, and Milwaukee is ready to deliver an exciting long weekend that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in September
There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or…
Just Announced: Southside Dining Week
Monday blues got you down? Are the dog days of summer dragging on? Well, allow us to brighten the mood with some food news! Today, Southside Dining Week announced the dates of…
Thomas Dambo Troll Sculpture Coming to Wauwatosa Park
Halt! All who seek passage to the Visit Milwaukee blog must answer a riddle. In the green fields of a new park, I’ll rest and make my Tosa mark. Four seasons, by night…
Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 Schedule Announced
The season of the Deer is almost here! Bucks basketball is finally right around the corner in Milwaukee, and today, we moved one step closer to the return of basketball season…
brat summer in Milwaukee
We read that brat summer was trending on social media. Post after post about what is and what is not brat. And we got excited to share our love of all things brat with the…
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel’s Summer Amplified Series
Everyone loves a sure bet, a lock, an odds-on favorite. Like a shooting star or a total solar eclipse, these moments are irreplicable and must be seized to their absolute…
Milwaukee Summer Fun for Every Kid
Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of family fun to be had before school starts again! Make the most of these final fifty (or so) summer days by…
Current Events: Milwaukee's Dragon Boat Festival
Drum up some fun at the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival! On Saturday, Lakeshore State Park will transform into a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition. Enjoy a taste of…
Keep ‘Er Movin’: Charlie Berens Itinerary
Author, Journalist, raconteur, professional food taster, small-town bartender impersonator, retired pro baseball hopeful and funny man extraordinaire Charlie Berens is a modern…
The Five Dynamic Districts of Wauwatosa
Just minutes away from downtown, the enchanting suburb of Wauwatosa feels like something straight out of a fairy tale. But once you take a moment to explore the charming shops…
Fair Fare: A Bite Around the Wisconsin State Fair
Good times are in the air at the Wisconsin State Fair! Next week, the summer celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun returns to the Wisconsin State Fair…
Milwaukee Vibe Check
The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent…
A Taste of Germany in Milwaukee
Old-world flavors meet first-class hospitality at these restaurants, the standard-bearers for Milwaukee's German heritage. Kegel’s Inn Born in Austria in 1892, John…
One-Stop Shopping in Milwaukee
Shopping centers aren't just for finding the latest deals in fashion or gadgets. They are one-stop places where you can shop, dine, relax and be entertained for hours on…