Milwaukee Downtown: Top Downtown Sights and Attractions You Won't Miss

Milwaukee is a city largely influenced by its heavy Germanic heritage. This can be seen widely in all the tourist attractions of the city which mostly include micro-breweries and many century-old houses with predominantly German architecture.

General information about Tourist Attractions in Milwaukee

http://www.milwaukee.world-guides.com/milwaukee_attractions.html

The Third Ward Area of Milwaukee has been redeveloped and includes an assortment of museums, restaurants, shops and numerous other attractions. Some of the most popular tourist attractions are:

The Pabst Mansion on Milwaukee's "Avenue of Mansion" was built by Captain Frederic Pabst is a fine example of Belle Epoch Architecture and dates back to 1982. It is a beautiful mansion with more than 37 rooms, 14 fireplaces and 12 bathrooms and has been preserved with all its furnishings as a museum.

The Pabst Mansion's Official Website

http://www.pabstmansion.com/

The Milwaukee County Zoo showcases more than 2,500 animals including various exotic species like sea-lions and koalas, which are segregated by continents and beautiful natural looking habitats. The zoo provides entertainment shows and has picnic spots and various eateries.

The Milwaukee County Zoo- Major Attractions

http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/about/

The Grain Exchange Room stands as a testament to the time when Milwaukee was one of the largest exporters of wheat in the early 19th century. Today it is famous as a market place with a beautiful painted ceiling of Wisconsin Wild Flowers that one can admire.

The Glory of the Grain Exchange in Milwaukee

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-10332-the-glory-of-the-grain-exchange.html

Along Lake Michigan's shoreline is the famous Henry Maier Lakefront park which includes a Marcus amphitheatre and many performance stages where cultural events and festivals are held.

The Henry Maier Festival Lakefront Park

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Maier_Festival_Park

One of the most unusual attractions are International Clowns Hall of Fame to honor Clowns from all over the world is a must-see for families with younger children.

The International Clown Hall of Fame Museum Official Website

http://www.theclownmuseum.com/

There is no admission fees for these attractions but tourists are advised to check individual place for the fees and timings.