There’s a lot to do in Brew City, but if you’ve been here for a while, it might seem like you’ve done it all. From brewery tours to Brewers games, the fun never stops… but can get repetitive if you fall into a routine. From adventures for nature lovers to urban gems, we’ve picked out over a dozen more unique things to do in Milwaukee so you never stop seeing our beautiful city in new ways!

Of course, these hidden gems in Milwaukee are just the start of everything this city (and our state) has to offer!

Have you checked any of these off your bucket list? What are some of your favorite things to do in Milwaukee or around Wisconsin that get overlooked? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to share photos from your adventures with us on Instagram by tagging #onlyinmilwaukee for a chance to be featured.

For more of the best things to do in Wisconsin, venture outside the city to explore! These unique places to visit in Wisconsin also make for some of the best day trips and are definitely worth checking out. You can even rent an RV to make your getaway extra sharable!

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Are there any botanical gardens in Wisconsin?

While Wisconsin is often associated with its cheese, harsh winters, and sports teams, the state has an abundance of all-seasons and unique family offerings beyond what meets the eye - including some fantastic places to get your nature fix! Here are just a few of the most popular botanical gardens in Wisconsin:

  • Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison
  • Boerner Botanical Gardens, Milwaukee
  • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay
  • Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, Kenosha
  • Memorial Park Arboretum, Appleton
  • Old World Wisconsin, Eagle

 

What are the best history museums in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's setting as a crossroads between east and west means the state has a whole lot of unique history and cultural offerings to discover. From prehistoric history to state history to specialized museums and everything in between, here are just a few of Wisconsin's most popular history museums and historic sites.

  • Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha
  • Fort Crawford Museum, Prairie du Chien
  • The History Museum at the Castle
  • Hoard Historical Museum
  • Kenosha History Center
  • Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha
  • Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee
  • Mitchell Gallery of Flight, Milwaukee
  • Museum of Historic Torture Devices
  • National Railroad Museum, Ashwaubenon
  • Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
  • Stonefield Historic Site, Cassville
  • Villa Louis Historic Site, Prairie du Chien
  • Wade House Historic Site, Greenbush
  • Wisconsin Automotive Museum
  • Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum
  • Wisconsin Historical Museum
  • Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc
  • Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison