An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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keymilwaukee.com 31 TEN CHIMNEYS Lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, those who visit the estate are welcomed into the Lunts' home without the fuss of ropes or barriers. Tours celebrate the one-of-a-kind collection the Lunts amassed during their lifetimes and also honor the values found in every corner of the Lunts' lives, both on the stage and in the house. Tour reservations are recommended, call (262) 968-4110 or visit tenchimneys.org. S43 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot 16 million gallons daily. 2288 N. Lake Dr. St. Josaphat Basilica Features one of the five largest domes in the world. 601 W. Lincoln Ave. Tripoli Shrine Center Ornate Shriners temple, based on the Taj Mahal. 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave. PA R K S Boerner Botanical Gardens/ Whitnall Park Nestled just fifteen minutes from Milwau- kee in Hales Corners, the gardens provide a tranquil escape from urban life, thoughtfully curated to offer year- round appeal, with each season revealing a new chapter in the botanical narrative. 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners. Havenwoods State Forest The state's only urban forest with more than 200 acres of woods, wetlands and grass- lands. 6141 N. Hopkins St. Interurban Bike Trail 30-mile trail spans the length of Ozaukee County. interurbantrail.com Lapham Peak Hike on 17 miles of trails. Then climb the 45-foot observation tower for sweeping views of Lake Country. W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield Lynden Sculpture Garden Offers a unique blend of art and nature with more than 50 mon- umental sculptures across 40 acres of parkland, lake, and woodland. This outdoor museum creates a se- rene setting where art and landscape inspire reflection, exploration, and discovery. lyndensculpturegarden.org 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. Milwaukee Riverwalk Six blocks on both sides of the Milwaukee River. Oak Leaf Trail Start at the Milwaukee Art Museum pedaling north. Riveredge Nature Center 379 acres, ten trails, prairies, woods, ponds, riverfront. 4458 County Hwy Y Saukville Sanger House Gardens A feast for the eyes, filled with trees, shrubs, and perennials and plants of all kinds. 1823 N. Palmer St. Schlitz Audubon Center The observation tower boasts views of Lake Michigan plus more than 185 acres of the surrounding forest and beyond. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. Urban Ecology Center Connects city res- idents with nature while building community and stewardship. Through free neighborhood locations, people of all ages explore local ecosystems, learn environmental skills, and enjoy accessible outdoor experiences that inspire apprecia- tion for Milwaukee's natural spaces. urbanecologycenter.org Wehr Nature Center Located in Whitnall Park with 220 acres of nature preserve and an education center. 9701 W. College Ave. Franklin V E N U E S Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Perfect for parties, corporate events, weddings, nonprofit fundraisers, and more. 917 W. Juneau Ave. WAT E R PA R K S Springs Water Park Includes tube and body slides, the meandering lazy river, activity pool, indoor/outdoor hot tub and more. 2810 Golf Rd. Pewaukee S I D E T R I P S Holy Hill Holy Hill Basilica, atop a glacial hill, welcomes over 500,000 annual visitors. Some admire its stunning neo-Romanesque architecture, while others make pilgrimages to worship, meditate, pray for healing, and enjoy the peaceful scenic surroundings. holyhill.com Near Hartford northwest of Milwaukee AT T R A C T I O N S