Things to do in Milwaukee

From festivals of all kinds to baseball, discover things to do in Milwaukee, a destination that has something for everyone. Tour the renowned Milwaukee Art Museum, or learn about the history of Harley Davidsons. Explore 2013 Milwaukee Events for an incredible experience on your next stay in Milwaukee.

	Milwaukee County Zoo (3 miles) The Milwaukee County Zoo, situated on 200 wooded acres, is home to approximately 2500 creatures, representing 350 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. Some of the animals you can expect to see are the Snow Leopard, Bactrian Camel, African Elephant, Rhinoceros Hornbill and the Red Panda. The zoo is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m through 2:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m through 4:30 p.m. Admission for adults costs $10.75 per ticket and admission for children ages 3 - 12 costs $7.75 per ticket.
	Wisconsin State Fair Park (5 miles) Just five miles from our Milwaukee Brookfield hotel, the Wisconsin State Fair Park is home to hundreds of events each year. From the annual Wisconsin State Fair, to the Milwaukee Mile and the Pettit National Ice Center, the fairground has something for everyone. The 200-acre park sees nearly 2.5 million visitors each year from all over the country. The Wisconsin state fair has been held at its current location since 1892. When built, the fairgrounds featured a 6,000-seat Grandstand, a racetrack with four barns for racehorses and various exhibit buildings. Enjoy a famous Cream Puff, the longest item sold at the State Fair since 1924, sold in the Cream Puff Parlor.
	Pettit National Ice Center (5 miles) A U.S. Olympic Training Site, the Pettit Center is one of two Olympic speed-skating arenas in the country, the training site for many Olympic medal winners, and is a primay facitily for national and international skating competitions. This skating Milwaukee attraction is located only five miles from our Milwaukee Brookfield hotel and the perfect place to, stop by and skate, play hockey, run the indoor track, watch an event, or experience the Olympic spirit. Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield hotel is an official sponsor or the Pettit National Ice Center.
	Miller Park (6 miles) Our Milwaukee hotel is six miles from Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, opened in 2001. The park features a fan-shaped convertible roof and four choices of front-row seats on four different levels and is one of the top things to do in Milwaukee. The park's unique configuration separates the ballpark from any in the world.
	Milwaukee Mile Race Track (6 miles) The Milwaukee Mile Race Track, located only six miles from the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield hotel, is the oldest continually operating motor speedway in the country. Loyal fans can enjoy the best in American Motorsports, from the IndyCar Series and, the NASCAR Nationwide Series, to the excitement of the local Wisconsin series. The race track is just six miles from our Milwaukee Brookfield hotel.
	Harley Davidson Museum (10.7 miles) A favorite Milwaukee attraction, the Harley-Davidson Museum is located in downtown Milwaukee and only a ten mile drive away off I-94.The museum tells the inspiring story of WWII veterans along with the Motor Company‘s efforts to serve their country during war time. Each bike in the museum was chosen for its noteworthy heritage, as well as its unique expression of signature Harley-Davidson elements. The museum is open Sunday through Wednesday and Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
	Marcus Center for Performing Arts (11 miles) Located in the center of the downtown theater district, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, offer the best cultural and community programs in the state. Home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet Company, Florentine Opera Company, First Stage Milwaukee, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and many more of the finest artists in Wisconsin, the Marcus Center is a must-see when exploring things to do in Milwaukee.
	Milwaukee Art Museum (12 miles) Art lovers will enjoy the extensive collection at the Milwaukee Art Museum, located twelve miles from Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield hotel. 341,000 square-feet houses 20,000 pieces of art work in over forty galleries that are regularly rotated.The Museum holds one of the largest collections of works by Wisconsin native Georgia O'Keeffe. Other collections include masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries, German expressionism, folk and Haitian art and American art post 1960s.
	Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (12 miles) The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is the largest cultural organization in Wisconsin, as well as, one of the finest orchestras in the country. Performing over 140 classics, pop, family and education concerts each season, The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is an attraction in Milwaukee everyone can experience.
	Midwest Airlines Center (12 miles) One of the world's most architecturally exhilarating and technologically robust convention facilities, Midwest Airlines Center is one of the few convention centers people visit just to admire. Located in the heart of downtown, the Milwaukee attraction is home to the 1.2 million Burke Family Collection of commissioned and integrated art, as well as the most advanced IT infrastructure anywhere. Whether here for work or play, the Midwest Airlines Center is a must see in Milwaukee.