Milwaukee : Boener Botanical Gardens This 40-acre, internationally recognized, formal garden includes roses, perennials, wildflowers, annuals and herbs; 1,000-acre arboretum features the largest flowering crab apple collection in the US. 5879 South 92nd Street, Milwaukee; (414) 425-1130.
Grand Avenue Mall : Connected to the hotel via an enclosed glassed skywalk; 150 specialty shops, 2 department stores anchoring each end of the mall and restaurants on the third level. 275 West Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203; (414) 224-0384.
Miller Brewing Company : Milwaukee's largest brewery. See the skill, care and quality ingredients that go into Miller brews. The tour is informative and entertaining for the entire family. 4251 West State Street, Milwaukee; (414) 931-BEER.
Milwaukee Art Museum : Home of 20,000 works of art from the 14th century to the present. Collections include American and European paintings and sculptures from Old Masters, the School of Eight and German Expressionism. 750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202; (414) 224-3200.
Milwaukee County Historical Society : Outstanding exhibits on Milwaukee history including exhibits on panorama painters and the General Douglas MacArthur family. 910 North Third Street, Milwaukee; (414) 273-8288.
Milwaukee County Zoological Park : 184 acres of beautiful park. Animals are presented in continental groupings and shown in barless enclosures. Children's zoo, petting ring, zoomobile tours, miniature train rides, Keeper in Action programs and animal rides. 10001 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee; (414) 771-3040.
Milwaukee Public Museum : Recognized nationwide featuring walk through exhibits. Explore the rainforest exhibit and stroll through Milwaukee's favorite turn-of-the-century Streets of Old Milwaukee. See the world's largest dinosaur skull hands-on in the Wizard Wing. 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203; (414) 278-2702.
Mitchell Park Conservatory : Huge glass exhibition domes display horticulture from around the world. Several special shows and exhibits during the year. 524 South Layton Avenue, Milwaukee; (414) 649-9800.
Pabst Mansion : Flemish renaissance home of Captain Frederich Pabst, built in 1893, features unique Victorian craftsmanship and design: Terra-cotta, stained glass, ornamental iron and handsome woodwork reflect the lost lifestyle of old Grand Avenue. 2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee; (414) 931-0808.
Pabst Theater : This national landmark theater, built in 1895 by brewing magnate Captain Frederich Pabst, was the country's first all-electric theater. The theater hosts over 200 performances a year, featuring the world's greatest artists. 144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee; (414) 286-3665.