Relocation Guide 2019-2020

Major Attractions The Milwaukee area is blessed with a variety of cultural attractions, including: The Milwaukee Art Museum includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Durer, Picasso and Warhol. The museum’s stunning Calatrava- designed addition has added a dramatic architectural signature to the lakefront. A tradition of excellence in exhibits, education, collections and research has been the hallmark of the Milwaukee Public Museum since it was established in 1882. Permanent exhibits include multi-level displays of dinosaurs, North American Indians, a tropical rain forest, 19th-century Milwaukee neighborhoods and an indoor butterfly pavilion. The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum features hands-on exhibits for children ages 1 through 10 Discovery World is a lakefront science and technology museum designed for young adults and children The Milwaukee County Zoo is one of the top zoological parks in the country. The 200-acre park is known for its open concept, which simulates the animals’ natural environments by using moats to separate predators from their prey. Its Aquatic & Reptile Center includes sharks and alligators, as well as more than 200 fish that are native to Wisconsin lakes. Those who want to test their luck will want to head to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino . Located just south of downtown Milwaukee in the Menomonee Valley, it attracts more than 6 million visitors every year and offers 24/7 action with nearly 100 table games, 3,000 slot machines, a bingo hall, poker room, off-track betting, 500-seat theater and seven different restaurants. Plant enthusiasts will want to explore the recently renovated Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Known locally as “ The Domes ,” the facility consists of three 85-foot domes. One contains a desert environment, another houses tropical plants and the third features changing displays. Outdoor Recreation The area also offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Sparkling lakes, quiet woodland areas and prairie vistas can be found throughout Waukesha, Ozaukee, Racine and Washington counties. All told, the greater Milwaukee area features 17,700 acres of county parkland, more than 60 public and private golf courses and more than 240 miles of bikeways and hiking paths. Boating and fishing are major activities on both Lake Michigan and the many beautiful inland lakes. Charter boat captains are always eager to take people out onto the “local ocean” to land perch, steelhead, coho or chinook salmon. Sailing is also very popular. The South Shore Yacht Club’s annual Queen’s Cup T H I N G S T O D O The Milwaukee Public Market is a unique downtown food, shopping and social nexus. Filled with unique selections of artisan and ethnic products, freshly made foods and eating areas, it is one of Milwaukee’s premier destinations, attracting more than 1.7 million visitors per year. The market also showcases a variety of cooking classes in The Madame Kuony Demonstration Kitchen . Instructors include Public Market vendors, local chefs and nationally known cookbook authors. Located in the Historic Third Ward, just south of downtown, the market is easily accessible by car (parking lot available), walking, biking and Milwaukee’s street car, The Hop, which has a stop just outside the entrance. Open seven days a week (10 am to 8 pm weekdays, 8 am to 8 pm Saturdays, and 9 am to 6 pm Sundays; some stores have extended hours). milwaukeepublicmarket.org Milwaukee Public Market @discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 21