An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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u Luxembourg American Cultural Center Located in Belgium, Wis., north of Milwaukee. Genealogical records, gift shop. luxamculturalsociety.org (262) 476-5086 u Lynden Sculpture Garden Experience a collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures. Through March 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED Thurs. lyndensculpturegarden.org 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. (414) 446-8794 u Milwaukee County Historical Society Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 910 N. Old World 3rd St (414) 273-8288. u Milwaukee Public Market Milwaukee's ethnic diversity is reflected here. 400 N. Water St. in the Historic Third Ward. (414) 336-1111 u Waukesha County Museum. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 521-2859. Waukesha u Wisconsin Martime Museum 79 miles north of Milwaukee. 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, Wis. (920) 684-0218. u Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Located in 1850s farmstead N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg. 262-546-0300 u Museum of Wisconsin Art 205 Veterans Ave., West Bend. 262-334-9638. u North Point Lighthouse 74-foot, 1888 lighthouse open 1-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. In Milwaukee's Lake Park. (414) 332-6754 u St. Josaphat Basilica Features one of the five largest domes in the world. 601 W. Lincoln Ave. (414) 645-5623 u Bronze Fonz Statue of Arthur (The Fonz) Fonzarelli, the role played by actor Henry Winkler in the "Happy Days" television series, set in Milwaukee. south of W. Wells St. on Milwaukee's RiverWalk (east bank) u North Point Lighthouse 74-foot, 1888 lighthouse open 1-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. In Milwaukee's Lake Park. (414) 332-6754 u Potawatomi Hotel & Casino High energy gaming, award winning cuisine and outstanding nightlife. Open 24 hours a day. paysbig.com 1721 W. Canal St. u Mitchell Park Conservatory, The Domes One of a kind horticultural facility, featuring arid, rain forest and show domes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 524 S. Layton Blvd. (414) 257-5611. u Lakeshore State Park 17-acre park located on Lake Michigan adjacent to Summerfest and Discovery World. (414) 273-1173 u Boerner Botanical Gardents/ Whitnall Park, Fifty-two acres of formal gardens. Call for hours. 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners. (414) 525-5600. u Milwaukee County Zoo Home to 2,500 rare and wild animals. Through Feb.: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Entrance gates close 45 minutes prior to closing time. Open 365 days a year. 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. (414) 771-3040. u Milwaukee Riverwalk Six blocks on both sides of the river from Highland Avenue to the Historic Third Ward. u Schlitz Audubon Center 185-acres on Lake Michigan, with 6 miles of hiking trails & a 60-ft. observation tower. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. ATTRACTIONS g LANDMARKS PARKS keymilwaukee.com 21 Freebies Milwaukee Art Museum First Thursday of the month, with extended hours until 8 p.m. (Jan. 1) Milwaukee County Zoo First Satur- day of the month. (Jan. 3) Betty Brinn Children's Museum Third Thursday evening of the month. 5-8 p.m. (Jan. 15)