Fun & Leisure in and near Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more high-profile destinations, but there are countless Milwaukee activities to fill vacations and staycations alike. With more than 2,000 amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles, it’s hard to know where to begin at the Milwaukee County Zoo, one of the top-rated zoos in the United States. For beautiful lakefront views along with stunning works of art, stop by the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Milwaukee Public Museum is also among the city’s popular attractions, with its historical artifacts taking visitors back in time to the streets of Old Milwaukee and around the world to Costa Rican rainforests.