current issue
archives
key insider


special events
art & entertainment
hotels
bed and breakfast
dining
shopping
galleries
attractions
tours
family fun
golf guide
sports
after dark


travel podcast
book a hotel
online mall
travel blog
coupons & specials
local weather
services
local area maps
key links

Book A Hotel

 

 

 

tours

MILLER PARK TOURS
One Brewers Way. 414-902-4005. Experience the magnificence of one of the country’s most outstanding, roofed baseball stadiums while enjoying an exclusive tour that includes the Visiting Clubhouse, the Visiting Dugout, the Home Bullpen, a walk around the warning track, Bob Uecker’s broadcast booth, the press box, luxury Club Level, and other behind-the-scenes attractions. Tours cover one half mile and last approximately 70 minutes. Tour routes subject to change. Private group tours available year round for groups of 20 people or more, and walk-up tours are available seasonally. Visit www.brewers.com to check available tour times.

MILLER BREWING COMPANY
4251 W. State Street. Ph. 931-2337. Experience brewing history since 1855 in a newly renovated Visitor Center. See production from brewing to bottling and distribution. Don’t forget to visit our Historic Caves where Fred Miller himself will invite you to our Bavarian-Style Miller Inn for free samples (only for those 21 and older). Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. year round. Sunday hours available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call for daily tour times. Bring your love for beer and an I.D.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
W. Canal St. at S. Sixth St. Milwaukee’s newest museum celebrates the culture and traditions of Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Located on a 20-acre site minutes south of downtown Milwaukee, the 130,000-square-foot museum opens July 12.

SPRECHER BREWING COMPANY
701 W. Glendale Ave. 414-964-2739. Milwaukee’s original microbrewery, nationally known for fine European style beers and gourmet sodas. Only a few miles north of downtown. Call for tour info. Gift shop open seven days a week (except for major holidays) 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

IROQUOIS BOAT TOURS
505 N. Riverwalk Way, between W. Michigan St. and W. Clybourn Ave. 414-294-9450. MilwaukeeÕs favorite tour boat for more than 40 years offers narrated sightseeing tours of the Milwaukee River, harbor and lakefront every day at noon and 4 p.m. until Sept. 7; Sat. & Sun. only through Sept. 30. History cruises led by Historic Milwaukee at 2 p.m. every day through Sept. 30. Happy hour cruises also available.

MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY
613 Second St. 226-2337; Small-scale craft brewery operated by Milwaukee Ale House. Regular tours 4 & 5 p.m. Fri.; 3, 4 & 5 p.m. Sat.

CEDAR CREEK WINERY
Corner of Bridge and Washington Sts. in Cedarburg. Ph. 262-377-8020 or 1-800-827-8020. Tours and tastings 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, year-round. Tour includes the limestone cellars where fermenting, aging and bottling occurs, then concludes with sampling of delicate whites to robust reds. Gift shop.

LAKE MICHIGAN SPORT FISHING
Fishing charters in search of several varieties of salmon introduced into Lake Michigan and native trout are available all along the Lake Michigan shoreline, but especially in Racine, Port Washington and Sheboygan. At the center of Great Lakes sports fishing is picturesque and historic Port Washington. Look for Captain Chad Biersach of C&D Charters in Port Washington for a full or half day of fishing action.

RIVERWALK BOAT TOURS & RENTALS
Pere Marquette Park, 3rd Street between State Street and Kilbourn Avenue. Ten-person, self-driven pontoon boats and variety of public river cruises - Margarita Mondays, Tiki Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Funky Fridays and Social Saturdays. Also weekend brewery tours, private and corporate charters.

MILWAUKEE TOURS

BREW CITY BIKE TOURS
414-336-9610. Wed.-Sun. micro brewery, food and history tours start at Crank Daddy’s, 2108 N. Farwell Ave.

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE WALKING TOURS 414-277-7795.
“Skywaukee Walking Tours” Saturdays only Oct. 17-Dec. 26, starting at the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor atrium beside TJ MAXX. Visit www.historicmilwaukee.org for more info and special tours.

KBC TOUR COMPANY, Wauwatosa. 800-704-9049 or www.kbctourcompany.com. Experienced tour director Kay Collins offers knowledgeable custom tours.

MILWAUKEE FOOD TOURS
Discover Milwaukee’s most delicious neighborhoods. Visit city’s favorite eateries with a guided walking tour. Includes tastings that add up to a meal, plus stories of Milwaukee’s rich immigrant past. Custom tour planning including factory tours, progressive dinners and cooking demonstrations available for groups of all sizes. Book tours by calling 1-800-979-3370 or at www.MilwaukeeFoodTour.com. Use www.KeyMilwaukee.com coupon for special discount.

TOUR MILWAUKEE 414-232-9348
Walking tour company emphasizing food and information about Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Midwest. Enjoy Milwaukee morsels on the move through various areas of downtown. Sit-down style dining provided at multiple locations includes entrees, desserts, wine and beer tastings. Tickets available at www.tourmilwaukee.net

URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY TOURS 414-271-9417
offers walking tours, cruises celebrating cultural diversity. Saturdays and Sundays beginning in May. Call (414) 271-9417.

 

   

 


   
KEY MILWAUKEE... The Travelers' Guide to Milwaukee & Southeastern Wisconsin  
   


Copyright 2000-2010 Key Milwaukee Magazine, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No part may be reproduced without written permission.

KEY Milwaukee is distributed monthly in hotels, motels, visitor's centers, corporations and retail stores in Southeastern Wisconsin and on the Internet at www.keymilwaukee.com. It is a KEY Magazine, licensed by KEY Magazines, Inc.

KEY Milwaukee makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information provided in the monthly magazine and website, but assumes no responsibility for errors, changes and omissions.



Website design, maintenance and hosting by
Interactive Marketing Technologies, Inc.
... when it's time to establish an Internet presence.

   
twitter facebook youtube flickr