An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/40551
KEY TOURS SEE AND SAMPLE BEST PLACE at the historic Pabst Brewery, 901 W. Juneau Ave. 630-1609. Experience Milwaukee brewing history. Gift shop open noon-6 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. Tours, 1 & 3 p.m. Fri.- Sun. Tavern open noon-midnight, Thurs.-Sun. CEDAR CREEK WINERY, corner of Bridge and Washington Sts. in Cedarburg. 262-377-8020. Tours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. year-round. Gift shop. See production from brewing to bottling and distribution. Visit the Historic Caves where Fred Miller himself will invite you into Bavarian-Style Miller Inn for free samples (only for those 21 and older). Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY, 613 Second St. 226-2337; Small-scale craft brewery operated by Milwaukee Ale House. Regular tours 4 & 5 p.m. Fri.; 3, 4 & 5 p.m. Sat. SPRECHER BREWING COMPANY, 701 W. Glendale Ave. 964-2739. Milwaukee's original microbrewery, nationally known for fine European style beers and gourmet sodas. Only a few miles north of downtown. Call for tour info. Gift shop open every day 11 a.m.-6 p.m., except major holidays. MILLER PARK TOURS, One Brewers Way, 902-4000 and 902-4888 (group tours).Public walk-up tours available on certain days through September. MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY, 613 Second St. 276- 2337; Small-scale craft brewery operated by Milwaukee Ale House. Regular tours 5 & 6 p.m. Fri.; 3, 4 & 5 p.m. Sat. SEE THE CITY HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, 277-7795. Daily tours starts at the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at stat- ue on ground floor atrium beside TJ MAXX, depart at 10 a.m. Also special Sat. & Sun. tours. www.historicmilwaukee.org. GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY, 616 W. Virginia St. 431-8683. Tours 2 & 4 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 2, 4, and 6 p.m. Fri. and 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Buy and sample at The Tasting Room, open daily noon to 6 p.m. Locally distilled spir- its include gin, brandy, vodka, rum and absinthe. HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY TOUR, W156 N9000 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls (Powertrain operations), offers public tours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. In addition, Steel Toe Tours begin at the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee at 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Wed. and Fri. Steel Toe Tours include museum tickets, transportation to the Pilgrim Road plant, a 1.5 hour tour of the Powertrain operations, a souvenir photo and souvenir Steel Toe pin. For information call the factory tour line, 877-883-1450 or the museum at 877-436-8738. LAKEFRONT BREWERY, 1872 N. Commerce St. 372-8800. For tour times and details, www.lakefrontbrewery.com MILLER BREWERY TOURS, 4251 W. State St. 931-BEER or www.millercoors.com. Experience brewing history since 1855. MILWAUKEE BOAT LINE, 101 W. Michigan St., downtown on the RiverWalk. 294-9450. Narrated sightseeing tours of the Milwaukee River, harbor and Lake Michigan daily through Sept. Happy Hour and other cruises also available. mkeBOAT.com. KBC TOUR COMPANY, 800-704-9049. Custom tours by experienced tour director. www.kbctourcompany.com. MILWAUKEE FOOD TOURS, 800-979-3370. Discover Milwaukee's most delicious neighborhoods. Guided walking tours, tastings, plus stories of rich immigrant past. Custom group tour planning - factory tours, progressive dinners, cooking demonstrations. www.MilwaukeeFoodTour.com. RIVERWALK BOAT TOURS & RENTALS, Pere Marquette Park, 3rd Street between State Street and Kilbourn Avenue., 283-9999. Public river cruises and ten-person, self-driven pon- toon available. Also weekend brewery tours and charters. TOUR MILWAUKEE, 232-9348.Walking tours emphasize food, beverages and history. www.tourmilwaukee.net. 40