Entertainment, Celebration and Fun!
By VISIT Milwaukee
05/21/2008
Plan your next group trip to beautiful and exciting Milwaukee. Two major Milwaukee events have been recognized by ABA in their listing of Top 100 Events for 2008, Polishfest and the Wisconsin State Fair!
Enjoy warm Midwestern hospitality, easy transportation access, affordable accommodations and truly unique events and attractions that invite your group to VISIT Milwaukee again and again.
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- Harley¬Davidson Museum
- The Fireside Dinner Theatre
- Discovery World
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Ten Chimneys
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 4
DAY 1:
Start your visit to Milwaukee by strolling a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and a special floral garden all indoors at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes) or perhaps enjoy the outdoors at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, an internationally¬renowned horticultural showplace offering gardeners and plant lovers the opportunity to take in the colors and scents of a variety of collections and gardens. For dinner, choose among a variety of unique, ethnic and inviting restau¬rants in downtown Milwaukee. After dinner, take in a show at the Skylight Opera House located in the Historic Third Ward.
DAY 2:
Today begin with a city tour and learn about the European immigrants from Germany, Poland, Ireland and Italy that influenced this uniquely diverse city. Include a stop at St. Josephat’s Basilica and step back in time as you marvel at the history and beauty of this testament of the Polish Catholic faith. See the world’s largest four¬faced clock, fondly referred to as the Polish Moon on the skyline of Milwaukee. Among the fantastic collections housed at the Milwaukee Art Museum, be sure to stop and enjoy the unique and modern architecture of the main entrance designed by Santiago Calatrava. Spend a few moments to watch the “wings” of the Burke Brise Soleil, which is a moveable, wing¬like sunscreen that rests on top of the Museum’s vaulted, glass¬enclosed Windhover Hall. Choose from a variety of restaurants with beautiful views of Lake Michigan for lunch on your own or as a group. Further enjoy the shores of Lake Michigan with a visit to Discovery World and experience an awesome journey that will take you through technical wonders, mystical and innovative exhibits and natural splen¬dor with the Reiman Aquariums.
DAY 3:
Embark on a short drive to Genesee Depot to explore Ten Chimneys, the estate lovingly created by theatre legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Ten Chimneys is a landmark unique among our national treas¬ures, boasting diverse collections and enchanting décor comprised of original pieces handpicked by the Lunts in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. Created with the same humanizing wit and passion for perfection that distinguished their stage performances, Ten Chimneys is the Lunts’ most enduring and tangible artistic legacy. For decades, their retreat beguiled the country’s finest actors, writers, designers, directors and artists. Continue on to enjoy a marvelous experience at the Fireside Dinner Theatre, one of the Midwest's most popular professional the¬atres located in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Browse the unique gift shops, enjoy award¬winning cuisine, and top off the evening with one of the best professional theatre experiences Wisconsin has to offer.
DAY 4:
Milwaukee’s newest attraction, the Harley¬Davidson Museum™, allows groups to experience the people, products, culture and history of Harley¬Davidson Motor Company. It will be a celebration of the company’s rich history, the passion of the riders, and the stories of those who have contributed to the Harley¬Davidson legacy. A visit to Milwaukee would not be complete without embracing the brewing history which begins with a visit to the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion. Conclude your Milwaukee experience with a tour of Miller Brewing or a microbrewery such as Lakefront Brewery or Sprecher Brewing Company. Prost! to a delightful visit to this jewel of the Great Lakes – Milwaukee.
