Milwaukee is primarily a friendly city, with ample classic touch for visitors to cultivate. Colonial remnants in the form of art and architecture are some prominent features of a vacation in Milwaukee. You may be happy to know that the city's popularity is underrated, providing a chance of a treasure hunt amongst the various interesting attractions and fun things to do while spending a holiday in the city.

The city of Milwaukee houses many places to visit, mainly amongst grand architectures, places of historical importance, and those of art and culture. US Bank Center on East Wisconsin Avenue is one of the modern architectural marvels, standing as the tallest building in WI State with 42 stories.

If you are interested in the local breweries of Milwaukee, never forget to peek into Pabst Brewery Complex in the northeastern parts of downtown Milwaukee. Clusters of classical architecture and the old world charm are the most prominent features of the ambience here. Part of the place has been newly renovated, and the area is used for various commercial and residential purposes. Other popular Milwaukee breweries include Lakefront and Miller Coors.

Festivals and fun is one of the main features of a Milwaukee summer vacation. With many popular festivals such as African World Festival, Irish Fest, Arab World Fest and Mexican Fiesta, you can be one of the luckiest to experience the world in Milwaukee's food stalls, garment shops, parades, games and much more. The interesting festivals are usually free to enter, but particular events related to performing arts, etc. may require passes.

Milwaukee is an ideal mix of pleasure and business. The city of Milwaukee is probably the best place on earth. Milwaukee plays host to millions of guests from all over the world. It is a gateway to some great art galleries and museums. The city of Milwaukee knows exactly how to have fun. You have plenty to experience.

Milwaukee galleries and museums

http://eventful.com/milwaukee/events/categories/art

The Milwaukee Public Museum open all the seven days is located in the downtown Milwaukee. In the year 2009 it celebrated its 125th anniversary. The 3 floors showcase world cultures, live butterfly garden, dinosaurs, walk-through villages, Streets of Old Milwaukee. There is also a Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater and Daniel M. Soref Planetarium.

Milwaukee Public Museum Official Website

http://www.mpm.edu/

Harley Davidson Museum celebrated its 125th anniversary in the year 2008. It showcases evolution of the Harley, delves into inner works of the bikes. There are many custom bikes displayed which are creations of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.

Milwaukee is known for holding events quarterly night and day which features a total of 66 venues all through the downtown area. Drawing huge crowds the Journal Sentinel urged people to check in the galleries located in Foursquare for drawing attention of local art scenes in Milwaukee. Visitors could check in 10 galleries and could also unlock Warhol badge.

Some of the very renowned galleries are Tory Folliard Gallery, Green Gallery East, David Barnett Gallery, Dean Jensen Gallery, Peltz Gallery.

Guide to Milwaukee Galleries

http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/currentIssue/full_feature_story.asp?newMessageID=25588

Milwaukee Galleries

http://www.milwaukee.com/galleries/business-directory

The independent association aims at supporting the local galleries for promoting and popularizing the innovative contemporary art in Milwaukee area. Their combined efforts have helped to sustain and develop art better.

Milwaukee Independent Gallery Association

http://migaonline.com/