Highest-rated things to do in Milwaukee, according to Tripadvisor

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"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.

Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).

Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Milwaukee using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.

#30. Milwaukee Public Library

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#30. Milwaukee Public Library

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 814 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#29. Milwaukee Repertory Theater

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#29. Milwaukee Repertory Theater

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 108 East Wells St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#28. Bronze Fonz

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#28. Bronze Fonz

- Rating: 4/5 (616 reviews)
- Address: 117 East Wells St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#27. St. Joan of Arc Chapel

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#27. St. Joan of Arc Chapel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Address: 1415 West Wisconsin Ave. Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#26. Old World 3rd St.

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#26. Old World 3rd St.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Address: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#25. National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

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#25. National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

- Rating: 5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 170 South 1st St. 2nd Floor Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#24. Betty Brinn Children's Museum

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#24. Betty Brinn Children's Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Address: 929 East Wisconsin Ave. 2nd Floor Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#23. Oriental Theater

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#23. Oriental Theater

- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Address: 2230 North Farwell Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#22. Milwaukee Brewing Co.

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#22. Milwaukee Brewing Co.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Address: 613 South 2nd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#21. Veteran's Park

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#21. Veteran's Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Address: 1010 North Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#20. Lake Express

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#20. Lake Express

- Rating: 4/5 (338 reviews)
- Address: 2330 South Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#19. Grohmann Museum

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#19. Grohmann Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Address: 1000 North Broadway Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#18. North Point Lighthouse

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#18. North Point Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Address: 2650 North Wahl Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#17. Henry Maier Festival Park

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#17. Henry Maier Festival Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Harbor Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#16. Pabst Theater

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#16. Pabst Theater

- Rating: 4.5/5 (294 reviews)
- Address: 144 East Wells St. Floor 1, Patty and Jay Baker Thater Complx Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#15. Discovery World

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#15. Discovery World

- Rating: 4.5/5 (555 reviews)
- Address: 500 North Harbor Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#14. Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)

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#14. Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)

- Rating: 4/5 (649 reviews)
- Address: 524 South Layton Blvd. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#13. Milwaukee RiverWalk

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#13. Milwaukee RiverWalk

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,049 reviews)
- Address: N Riverwalk Way Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#12. Miller Brewery Tour

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#12. Miller Brewery Tour

- Rating: 4.5/5 (939 reviews)
- Address: 4251 West State St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#11. Milwaukee County Zoo

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#11. Milwaukee County Zoo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,744 reviews)
- Address: 10001 West Bluemound Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#10. Historic Third Ward

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#10. Historic Third Ward

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,307 reviews)
- Address: Broadway and St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#9. Milwaukee Public Museum

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#9. Milwaukee Public Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,094 reviews)
- Address: 800 West Wells St. Handicap accessable door and if there are scooters Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#8. Milwaukee Public Market

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#8. Milwaukee Public Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,128 reviews)
- Address: 400 North Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#7. Great Lakes Distillery

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#7. Great Lakes Distillery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (831 reviews)
- Address: 616 West Virginia St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#6. Basilica of St. Josaphat

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#6. Basilica of St. Josaphat

- Rating: 5/5 (885 reviews)
- Address: 2333 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#5. Pabst Mansion

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#5. Pabst Mansion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,101 reviews)
- Address: 2000 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#4. American Family Field

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#4. American Family Field

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,111 reviews)
- Address: 1 Brewers Way Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#3. Lakefront Brewery

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#3. Lakefront Brewery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,922 reviews)
- Address: 1872 North Commerce St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#2. Milwaukee Art Museum

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#2. Milwaukee Art Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,801 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#1. Harley-Davidson Museum

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#1. Harley-Davidson Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,151 reviews)
- Address: 400 West Canal St. At the corner of 6th and Canal Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.