Key Milwaukee

June 2016

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

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26 keymilwaukee.com g ATTRACTIONS LANDMARKS u Best Place Milwau- kee brewing history (see tours for details). u North Point Lighthouse 74-foot, 1888 lighthouse open 1-4pm 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 St. Josaphat Basilica Features one of the five largest domes in the world. 601 W. Lincoln Ave. (414) 645-5623. PARKS u Boerner Botanical Gardens/ Whitnall Park Fifty-two acres of formal gardens. Garden hours are 8am–6pm, seven days a week. 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners. (414) 525-5600. u Lakeshore State Park 17-acre park locat- ed on Lake Michigan adjacent to Discovery World. (414) 273-1173. u Milwaukee County Zoo Home to 2,500 rare and wild ani- mals. 9am-5pm May 28- Sept 5. Entrance gates close 45 minutes prior to closing time. Open 365 days a year. milwaukeezoo.org 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. (414) 771-3040. u Milwaukee Riverwalk Six blocks on both sides of the river from Highland Ave. to the Historic Third Ward. u Mitchell Park Con- servatory, The Domes The Show Dome and gift shop are open. The Tropical and Arid Domes remain closed for repairs. 524 S. Layton Blvd. (414) 257-5611. u Schlitz Audubon Center 185 acres on Lake Michigan & a 60-ft. observation tower. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. (414) 352-2880. SIDE TRIPS u Ten Chimneys 2016 tour season runs from May 3-Dec 4, (see tours for details). tenchimneys.org (262) 968-4110 u Holy Hill Highest point in SE Wisconsin includes Basilica of Holy Hill. Near Hartford north- west of Milwaukee. Experience a 50 yr. old fund-raising tradition with Family & Friends or become a vendor on the following Sunday's as the "Treasure Hunt" continues at Firemen's Park, Cedarburg Gates Open at 6am-2pm Adjacent Parking $10 FREE admission • Rain/Shine July 17 • Sept 4 • Oct 2 We can accommodate over 600 spaces filled with Quality Vendors of Antiques, Collectibles, Crafters, Attic/Basement Treasures, Toys, re-purposed & up-cycled items, Grandma's Keepsakes, Garage Finds & More... Quality Vendors Always Welcome 262-377-8412 www.cedarburgfiredept.com Sponsored by Cedarburg Fire Department, Inc. Dedicated volunteers serving the community since 1866. DAYS

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