Places to go in Milwaukee

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Atwater Park

This 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views.

4000 N Lake Dr, Shorewood, WI 53211, USA

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Bender Park

4503 E Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154, USA

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Boerner Botanical Gardens

This horticultural showcase features 11 specialty gardens, including a bog walk & a rose garden.

9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130, USA

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Cathedral Square Park

Urban green space offering free WiFi & hosting various community festivals, markets & events.

520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Doctor's Park

Remote beach area on the lakefront with wild & paved trails from the bluff parking lot to the shore.

1870 E Fox Ln, Fox Point, WI 53217, USA

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Estabrook Park

Urban oasis on the Milwaukee River with a hiking trail, skate park, dog area & sport courts.

4400 Estabrook Pkwy, Shorewood, WI 53211, USA

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Grant Park

Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.

100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, USA

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Havenwoods State Forest

State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.

6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, USA

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Hoyt Park

1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA

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Humboldt Park

3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA

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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit

This forested park offers trails, picnic areas, a nature center, camping & a summer outdoor stage.

W329 N846, County Rd C, Delafield, WI 53018, USA

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Kettle Moraine State Forest- Pike Lake Unit

Forested park with hiking trails through glacial hills & valleys plus swimming, camping & fishing.

3544 Kettle Moraine Rd, Hartford, WI 53027, USA

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Kletzsch Park

6560 N Milwaukee River Pkwy, Glendale, WI 53209, USA

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Lake Park

Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.

2975 N Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA

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Lakeshore State Park

22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.

511 High Bluff Dr, Grafton, WI 53024, USA

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McCarty Park

Urban park with a swimming pool, lagoon, picnic areas, baseball diamonds & a multi-use trail.

8214 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI 53219, USA

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Mequon Nature Preserve

Restored natural habitat with trails, wetlands & fields, plus an observation tower.

8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI 53097, USA

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Milwaukee River Greenway

Restored riverfront area featuring multiuse trails, kayaking, fishing piers & lots of green space.

Estabrook Pkwy, Shorewood, WI 53211, USA

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Mitchell Park

524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA

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Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory

Horticultural conservatory showcasing desert, jungle & seasonal flora plus a model railroad.

524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

185-acre habitat on Lake Michigan, with 6 miles of hiking trails & a 60-ft. observation tower.

1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI 53217, USA

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Seven Bridges

Forested 2-mi. ravine hiking trail overlooking the lake & crossing over 10 bridges.

Seven Bridges Trail, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, USA

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South Shore Park

Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.

2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA