| Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring.
Things to Do in Milwaukee
Check out the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum or the Mitchell Park Horticultural Society, which hosts an annual show of the same flora and fauna seen in Georgia O'Keefe's paintings. Those interested in the city's history can visit the grand Pabst Mansion, former home of one of the city's famous beer barons, or the Milwaukee Public Museum, to see what life was like in Old Milwaukee. If the kids are along, don't miss the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Of course a trip to the "Genuine American City" would not be complete without a tour of the Miller Brewing Company and a Brewers game at Miller Park.
Places to Stay in Milwaukee
When visiting in Milwaukee, there is no where better to stay then the Intercontinental Milwaukee. Formerly known as the Wyndham Milwaukee Center, this 10 story downtown hotel in Flemish-Renaissance style is famous for its amazing rooms. With an indoor pool and fitness center, the Intercontinental Milwaukee is the perfect choice. The smoke-free Ambassador Hotel is an Art Deco building constructed in 1928 and features original light fixtures and inlaid marble flooring. Guestrooms at the Ambassador Hotel are equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
The Ambassador Hotel's Envoy Lounge features live jazz performances Friday and Saturday evenings.
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