An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Skydiving and ballooning draw adventurous visitors MUSEUMS are great, but someMilwaukee visitors wantmore action. If you’re game for skydiving, head for Skydive Milwaukee, the home of the Sky Knights Sport Parachute Club in East Troy about 30minutes southwest ofMilwaukee and open year round whenweather permits. Sky Knights trains first-time jumpers, usually in tandemjumpswith experienced instructors.. Current hours are noon-sunsetMon.-Fri, and 7 a.m.-sunset on Sat. & Sun. Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Cheese Boogie Sept. 8-11, aweekend of skydiving that brings divers fromaround the country and a large plane. Formore information, call 1-800-382-4883 or visit www.skydivemilwaukee.com. Hot-air ballooning When conditions are right, KenWalters ofWind Dancer Balloons inWaukeshawill take you into the air for spectacular views. Walters operates year round, but takes riders up most frequently fromMay to October. ThismonthWalters is helping to organize the big HartfordHot Air Balloon Rally Aug. 13 at the HartfordAirport (Miles Field) inHartford, north- west ofMilwaukee. More than 15 balloonswill be participating in the rally,whichwill include plane rides, an air show and glider displays, a flight simulator, fireworks and a balloon “night glow.” For additional information, contact Ken at 262-522-6675 orwinddancerballoons@gmail.com. 49