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Milwaukee City Travel Tips

People visiting the largest city in Wisconsin will get to experience its Harley-Davidson association in addition to its famous breweries and beers that are now sold all around the world. Welcome to the city of Milwaukee that offers everything from food to fun.

Tip 1 - Home to more than 2000 animals and over 320 different species of mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians this is Milwaukee's pride. Starting in 1892 this zoo has slowly captured the imagination of the young and old. Apart from simply having animals on display there are programs for children to help understand animals better, workshops, food festivals and much more.

Tip 2 - Harley aficionados can visit the Harley Museum in Milwaukee to get a glimpse of how Harley engines are made. The museum exhibits include famous bikes ridden by legendary riders, Harley bikes that were also a part of the history. You can visit the clubs and competitions section, customized Harleys, Motorcycle galleries of years from 1903s to the present day.

Tip 3 - Beer enthusiasts can always visit the Beer Museum in Milwaukee which strove to preserve the rich heritage of local breweries and saloons. All history related to beer and beer making in the Milwaukee region is preserved at the beer museum. Some famous names attached to the beer museum are Miller Brewing Company. It is regularly frequented by history buffs and industry professionals alike. So don't give it a miss.

Tip 4 - Charles Allis Art Museum has a splendid collection of sculpture, print, painting and ceramics. One can see paintings from the 19th century by American artists of the time in addition to Japanese works and bowls and vases with lot of intricate details. Some of the ones you should look out for are vase having 1000 faces and bowl with 3000 butterflies on it.
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Milwaukee Theater

While on travel to Milwaukee you must not miss a visit to The Milwaukee Theater that provides a wide range of entertainment opportunities. It was earlier known as the Milwaukee Auditorium. It is known for its Broadway musicals, concerts, assemblies and family shows.

The auditorium was built in the year 1909, after the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Building was destroyed in a fire in 1905. It had a capacity to hold 13,520 people with 104,952squre feet of exhibition space. After undergoing renovation from 2001 to 2003, Milwaukee Auditorium came to be known as The Milwaukee Theater.

General information on Milwaukee Theater

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

List of notable events

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Theatre#Notable_events

The Milwaukee Theater has a rich history. On October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt, who was former president and then a presidential candidate, delivered a speech here. This was soon after a failed assassination attempt that left him with a bullet injury in his chest. Gilpatrick Hotel which is opposite to the auditorium was where John Schrank tried to shoot him from. Theodore Roosevelt left for the hospital only after he finished delivering his speech.

The Milwaukee Theater is located at 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, near the corner of 6th and Kilbourn. The Regular Box-office hours are 10:00am to 5:00 pm; Monday to Friday. The summer hours from Memorial Day to Labour Day are 10:00am to 2:00 pm.

With a capacity to seat 4,086 people the theater has two-tiers of sloped seating, built to ensure better sightlines, along with comfort and luxury. With the use of strategic house lighting and specially designed screens the theater can be adjusted to seat 2,500 people for a more intimate gathering.

This is done by removing sections 1 and 5 at all seating levels, including the lower and upper side boxes. Special care has been taken to provide wheelchair compatible seating platforms.

Seating charts of the The Milwaukee Theater

http://www.milwaukeetheatre.com/categories/4-milwaukeetheatre/documents/24-seating-charts

All Milwaukee Wisconsin travel plans should include the visit to Milwaukee Theater as it is such an important part of Milwaukee's heritage.

Milwaukee Theater Address
500 W. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Contact:
Tel: (414) 908-6000
Email: info@wcd.org

Milwaukee Theater Hours: N/A

Ticket Information for the Milwaukee Theater: N/A

Website: http://www.milwaukeetheatre.com/

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