Boerner
Botanical Gardens
Presents information about the gardens and the people who made them, with
great pictures.
Milwaukee
Architecture
See an eight-sided house or a house that was ordered through a catalog!
There are pictures and descriptions of interesting and historic buildings
from the 1840's to the present.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Provides information about different exhibits, classes for children and
teenagers, and special collections and events. You can "Ask the Artist"
about questions on art or artists at the Museum.
Milwaukee
Public Museum
You can find out everything about the Museum here. There are descriptions
and pictures of their exhibits, information about special events, and
more.
Mitchell
Park Domes
Each of the three domes features a different ecology. This Web site has
information about each of the domes, plus a schedule of the exhibits in
the Show Dome.
Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoo is one of the few remaining free zoos in the U.S. Check
out their Web site for more information about the animals that live there
and about the zoo's history.
Timber Wolf
Preservation Society
This society helps Eastern Timber Wolves. You can visit fifteen of these
beautiful animals at the society and see great pictures on their Web site.
Wehr
Nature Center
This site has tons of information about nature and the Nature Center.
Festivals in Wisconsin
Asian Moon Festival
Your chance to enjoy Asia in Milwaukee. Enjoy exhibits of different Asian
cultures, including needlework, flower arranging, martial arts, and Feng
Shui. There will also be food from many of Milwaukee's best Asian restaurants!
Bastille
Days
Much of Wisconsin's history and culture has been influenced by the French.
Take a quick lesson in French or try some great French food, listen to
the music and watch the annual Waiters' and Waitresses' Duel.
Bristol
Renaissance Faire
Step back in time at the Bristol Renaissance Faire! The Faire is held
every weekend during the summer. You can watch live jousting matches (fights
between knights on horses) every day! The costumes are gorgeous, the music
is lovely, and the food is great. There's even a special "Kids' Kingdom"!
Festa
Italiana
Nightly fireworks displays at Festa Italiana are stunning! With Italian
art, food, and games, the people who run this event aren't kidding when
they call this, "America's Grandissima!"
Germanfest
Things are always "Wunderbar" at Germanfest! The schnitzel and spanferkel
are delicious. The fashion shows are lovely. The yodeling contest is like
nothing you have ever heard before!
Great Circus
Parade
Watch an old-fashioned circus parade in downtown Milwaukee. The parade
lasts for two hours and recreates a turn-of-the-century circus street
parade.
Indian Summer Festival
If you are interested in Native Americans, or just want to have fun, the
Indian Summer Festival is the place to be.
Irish Fest
Milwaukee's Irish Fest is the world's largest festival dedicated to the
music, history and culture of Ireland.
Mexican Fiesta
Take a trip to Mexico without your passport! There will be tons of great
Mexican food and Mariachi music.
Polish Fest
Don't miss your chance to try a pierogi or a paczki! Listen to the wonderful
Polish music! Watch an amazing demonstration of wycinanki! See the Dragon
of Wawel Castle!
Summerfest!
Summerfest in Milwaukee is always lots of fun! You can find out what groups
will be at the Big Gig on their website.