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Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum - also known as the James Lovell Museum of Science, Economics, and Technology - has a variety of interactive exhibits sure to fascinate young and old alike. Located on the lakeshore and boasting a stunning architectural design, the museum also presents an ever-changing roster of traveling exhibits related to the disciplines highlighted in its name.
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Don't be fooled by the rather simple name. The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is an excellent place to pass a few hours exploring its many collections and exhibits. Highlights include fascinating natural history displays of life-size dinosaurs and a reconstruction of a tropical rainforest, as well as a presentation of Milwaukee's past in the "Streets of Old Milwaukee" exhibit.
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The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory in the western part of town has three very distinct gigantic glass domes containing plants from the tropics and from desert areas. They're impressive architecturally as well, each dome spanning 140 feet in diameter and standing 85 feet tall, and were the first of their kind when built in 1959.
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A popular related attraction to Pabst Theater, the Pabst Mansion near Marquette University is also well worth including on your list of top places to visit in this Wisconsin city.
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The Pabst Theater – affectionately known simply as "The Pabst" to locals – is one of Milwaukee's architectural gems. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the theater is built in a style reminiscent of Europe's best opera houses, with a charming Baroque interior, including a spectacular chandelier and an Italian Carrara marble staircase.
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If you are looking for things to do in Milwaukee with kids, this is the place to come. The Milwaukee County Zoo is one of the largest in the US and has a variety of unique and rare animals among its 1,800 permanent residents (some of them even born here), including polar bears, gorillas, and cheetahs.
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The social hub of Milwaukee is in the Historic Third Ward, the downtown district along the riverfront. Defined by art galleries, trendy restaurants, and renovated warehouses, the district is a lively place to visit. Keep your eyes peeled for creative art in unlikely places, like oversized sculptures on the sides of buildings and in the center of pedestrian areas.
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Founded in 1888, the excellent Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) is home to more than 20,000 works of art dating from antiquity to the present day. The lakeside building itself is an architectural work of art and resembles a cross between a sleek ship and an aircraft, with a tall, retractable structure resembling wings perched atop its roof.
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One of Milwaukee's oldest industries is also one of the city's top attractions: the Harley-Davidson Museum. This iconic motorcycle brand came into being here in 1901, when William S. Harley, Arthur and Walter Davidson, and a German engineer produced their very first motorbike.
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Milwaukee's Lakefront area is one of the prettiest downtown areas of any American city. Whether your interest is shopping in boutique stores and galleries, dining al fresco on the shores of Lake Michigan, or simply exploring the city's many pleasant walking trails (check out the Lakefront Trail), parks (yes, there's even a beach), and attractions, visiting here is time well spent.