7 days in Milwaukee Itinerary

Milwaukee boasts well-preserved historical districts with a rich European past and a strong beer-brewing tradition.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Holy Hill and Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Old World Wisconsin and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milwaukee: Southport Light Station Museum (in Kenosha), Oshkosh (Oshkosh Public Museum & Paine Art Center and Gardens) and Yerkes Observatory (in Williams Bay). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, see the interesting displays at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stanislaus Oratory, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lapham Peak.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Milwaukee road trip planning site.

December in Milwaukee sees daily highs of 35°F and lows of 23°F at night.