Free things to do in Milwaukee

Discovery World Historic Third Ward Miller Park Repertory Theatre University of Wisconsin

Take your pick of fun and free things to do in Milwaukee. Just walking around the beautiful city of Milwaukee is entertaining. Take a breezy walk along the beautiful Lake Michigan coastline. Stroll through the picturesque and historic Third Ward district. In addition to the many free things to do in Milwaukee, you’ll find many great events and museums. There’s always fun things to do in Milwaukee, WI, and the Hotel Metro gives you the ideal home base to see it all.

Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin. Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin is always a top Milwaukee attraction and offers fascinating interactive science and technology exhibits including the Denis Sullivan, a re-creation of a traditional 19th-century Great Lakes schooner; the Reiman Family Aquarium; and Great Lakes educational exhibits. For more details, visit www.discoveryworld.org.

Harley Davidson Museum. The newly built Harley Davidson Museum sits on a 20-acre lot near downtown Milwaukee. The enormous museum is a dazzling tribute to the rich legacy of Harley Davidson motorcycles and their riders. For more information about the Harley Davidson Museum, visit www.harley-davidson.com.  [Top]

Historic Third Ward. The Historic Third Ward is one of Milwaukee’s top free things to do. Milwaukee’s picturesque Third Ward neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Strolling this historic downtown Milwaukee warehouse district, which is home to more than 450 businesses, is always a top thing to do in Milwaukee. For more info on the Historic Third Ward, visit www.historicthirdward.org.

Marquette University. Marquette University is a Catholic Jesuit institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs dedicated to addressing both the intellectual and spiritual needs of its students. Walking the lovely campus of Marquette University is a fun, free thing to do in Milwaukee. For more details on the University of Marquette, visit www.mu.edu.  [Top]

Miller Park. The official home field of the Milwaukee Brewers, Miller Park offers fans an exciting state-of-the-art Milwaukee attraction. The Miller Park ballpark features a fan-shaped roof which opens in summer for sun and closes for cold weather. For more details on Milwaukee’s Miller Park, visit www.brewers.mlb.com.

Milwaukee Art Museum. Located on Milwaukee’s spectacular Lake Michigan coast, the Milwaukee Art Museum offers a stunning lakeside setting for art. The Milwaukee Art Museum traces was officially established in 1957 by joining together two local institutions and moved to the current waterfront locale, which has become one of Milwaukee’s top things to do. For more information on the Milwaukee Art Museum, visit www.mam.org.   [Top]

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre is a nationally recognized theater group presenting plays, dramas and musical shows. For more information about upcoming events and tickets to see shows at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, visit www.milwaukeerep.com.

Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee. Captain Frederick Pabst completed his Flemish Renaissance revival mansion in 1892 and the mansion was sold within a few years after his death in 1904. Today, the mansion is a magnificent tribute to Milwaukee’s rich heritage. For more details on the Pabst Mansion and tours, visit pabstmansion.com.  [Top]

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is home to more than 28,000 university students and is Wisconsin’s second-largest university. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee offers more than 152 different academic degree programs including bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degrees. For more info about the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, visit www4.uwm.edu.

Bradley Center. The Bradley Center is one of Milwaukee’s top venues for concerts. The Bradley Center is conveniently located on North Fourth Street and Highland Avenue in Milwaukee. To learn more about tickets at the Bradley Center, visit www.bradleycenter.com for the Bradley Center Milwaukee schedule.

Riverside Theatre. Riverside Theater is an historic local landmark that seats 2,500 people and always one of the top things to do in Milwaukee. See Broadway shows, concerts, plays and book for special events. For more details on Riverside Theater, visit www.riversidetheater.org.  [Top]