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December 2020

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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keymilwaukee.com 11 SKIING & SLEDDING Lapham Peak Seventeen miles of cross- country ski trails (including 2.5 miles of lighted trails for night skiing). W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield. Whitnall Park Five miles (four loops) of trails. Lightly groomed for striding beginner and intermediate skier. Gentle, rolling terrain in wooded and open areas. 6751 S. 92nd St., Franklin Sunburst Recreation Area Has slopes to fit all levels and claims to have the largest tubing park in the world. skisunburst.com 8355 Prospect Dr., Kewaskum Toboggan Run If you enjoy thrills, chills and speed, you will not want to miss the 350 foot lighted toboggan runs. Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan Ave. Waukesha SKATING Pettit National Ice Center An Olympic training facility open to the public, features two international-size ice rinks and a 400-meter speed skating oval. Skates are available for rental. 500 South 84th St. PARKS Havenwoods State Forest The state's only urban forest with more than 200 acres of woods, wetlands and grasslands. 6141 N. Hopkins St. Lakeshore State Park 17-acre park located on Lake Michigan adjacent to Discovery World. Lynden Sculpture Garden Experience a collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures. lyndensculpturegarden.org 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. (414) 446-8794 Milwaukee Riverwalk Six blocks on both sides of the Milwaukee River. Highland Ave. to the Historic Third Ward. Mitchell Park Conservatory, The Domes Experience a desert oasis, tropical rainforest, and special floral displays. Through Jan 3, 2021, Poinsettia Promenade Holiday Floral Show is on view. Open Wed.-Sun. 524 S. Layton Blvd. North Point Lighthouse In Milwaukee's Lake Park. Oak Leaf Trail Paved multi-use trail features 125 miles through all the major parkways and parks. county.milwaukee.gov/ OakLeafTrail8289.htm Schlitz Audubon Center The observation tower boasts views of Lake Michigan plus more than 185 acres of the surrounding forest and beyond. The center offers evening hikes 4-8pm, Mon.-Thurs. Pre- registation is required schlitzaudubon.org. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. (414) 352-2880. Urban Ecology Center urbanecologycenter.org WATER PARKS Springs Water Park Includes exciting tube and body slides, the meandering lazy river, activity pool, indoor/outdoor hot tub and zero-depth pool. 2810 Golf Rd. Pewaukee (262) 547-0201 GALLERIES Gallery 218 Contemporary art gallery featuring emerging and established artists. Gallery218.com 207 E. Buffalo St., # 218 (414) 643-1732 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios An exhibition space focused on increasing representation and collectorship of contemporary works by artists of color and other marginalized groups. 3514 N. Port Washington Ave. (414) 988-4021 Tory Folliard Gallery Contemporary art gallery offering new exhibits from emerging and established artists every month. 233 N Milwaukee St. (414) 273-7311 Var Gallery & Studios Exhibits two and three dimensional work on monthly basis. Also supports the performing arts. 643 S 2nd St. LANDMARKS Black Cat Alley Street art space by artists from around the world. Kenilworth & Prospect Ave. ATTRACTIONS g *** Contact venues for up-to-date hours and openings ***

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