5 Things You Must Do in Milwaukee
Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is the largest city within the state of Wisconsin and 25th largest (by population) in the United States, 1. Mitchell Gallery of Flight- Aviation and historical enthusiasts will truly enjoy the exhibits including the story of General Billy Mitchell; the first commercial airliner; the Graf Zeppelin II, the sister ship to the tragically legendary Hindenburg; a 1911 Curtis Pusher, an airplane with the propeller in the rear of the plane; and the present day giant of the sky, the 747. For more information on the Gallery click on the link. 2. Enjoy a Miller Brewery Tours- The Miller Brewing Company is proud to arranges free tours of their brewery and during which visitors can see the skill, care and quality ingredients that go into the making of their beers. For more information on the Brewery click on the link. 3. Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)- You can see an important collection of Old Masters and 19th-century and 20th-century artwork, as well as some of the nation's best collections of German Expressionism, folk and Haitian art, American decorative arts, and post-1960 American art. The MAM recently gained international recognition with the construction of the new white concrete Quadracci Pavilion. The structure contains a moveable, wing-like brise soleil which opens up for a wingspan of 217 feet during the day. 4. See the Basilica of St. Josaphant- This is a Basilica modeled after St. Peter in Rome, it features one of the largest copper domes in the world . In its grandeur and opulence it is an excellent example of the so-called Polish Cathedral style of church architecture found in the Great Lakes region of North America. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Milwaukee Landmark. For more information on the Basilica click on the link. 5. Milwaukee County Zoo- With each animal group is separated from the other only by hidden moats -predators and their prey seem to live side by side by in their natural environments. For more information on the Zoo click on the link.
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