| If you want to be treated to the best of the | | | | Treat your children for a day at the zoo wherein they |
| Midwestern experience, you'll find it right at the heart of | | | | can enjoy up to 3,000 wild animals and birds at the |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This friendly neighborhood | | | | Milwaukee County Zoo. More than just entertainment |
| located at the shores of Lake Michigan is famous for | | | | with the large collection of animals you can find in here, |
| its beers, sports teams and rich heritage. For | | | | the zoo also features educational programs, guided |
| budget-conscious travelers, Milwaukee has certainly | | | | tram tours, and train rides. All of these will amount to |
| earned nods from visitors that are looking to have fun | | | | no more than $10.50. Or, you can take your children |
| without doing much damage on their pockets. | | | | out for a day of swimming at the Paradise Landing |
| Unraveling the Mystique of the City | | | | which is an indoor water park that promises you with |
| Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city and is known as | | | | a tropical experience no matter what time of the year. |
| the city of festivals with Summerfest, held between | | | | A Glimpse Into Milwaukee's Rich Heritage |
| late June and early July, being the most famous of all | | | | Meanwhile, for cultural explorations the Milwaukee |
| these festivals. The city is also a perfect tourist | | | | Public Museum offers a rich integration of cultural and |
| destination for the culturally and historically inclined | | | | natural heritage. It also has an IMAX theater and |
| visitor with its well-preserved 19th-century buildings that | | | | planetarium! And if you're looking to experience |
| have stood strong despite the passing of years. | | | | European and American art pieces, you are sure to |
| The best time to visit Milwaukee is during the summer | | | | find one at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Be sure to |
| season because there are several outdoor activities | | | | have your $8 ready before you can get in. |
| being held all over the city that you can enjoy. Also, the | | | | When it comes to pubs and dining, Milwaukee is |
| weather is almost perfect that there's just no reason | | | | teeming with choices but tourists never fail to visit the |
| to stay indoors. However, if you'd like to be treated to | | | | Water Street Brewery, which is the oldest pub in |
| a wonderful nature exploration or just enjoy the sights | | | | Milwaukee. Don't forget to try out the Scotch Egg, |
| of Milwaukee, it's vegetation comes to life during | | | | which is a hard-boiled egg that is wrapped in sausage |
| springtime. | | | | before it is deep-fried, for only $2.50. Frozen Custard is |
| Exploring the Wilder Side of Milwaukee | | | | another popular treat in this area and Kopp's Frozen |
| Speaking of outdoor activities, there are several tours | | | | Custard is a great place to check out if you want to |
| that you can join in while in Milwaukee. For instance, | | | | get your own as they offer new flavors every day. |
| you can cruise the Milwaukee River via the Brew City | | | | Milwaukee is also known for its sports teams and |
| Queen at the River Walk Boat Tours and Rentals. | | | | when you're in town, try to check out some of sporting |
| This is your chance to get an up close look of the | | | | events such as a Brewers game at Miller Park or see |
| river's beauty! It costs only $25 per person and already | | | | the Bucks live in action at The Bradley Center which is |
| includes your drinks and snacks. For a different kind of | | | | located in downtown Milwaukee. The serene |
| tour, you can get to know more about the beers from | | | | atmosphere of the city breaks free when its time to |
| which Milwaukee has been known for by joining the | | | | cheer for the home teams in their respective league |
| Miller Brewing Company tour for free. | | | | franchises. |
