An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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All phone numbers 414 area code unless otherwise indicated MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MARKET, 400 N. Water St. in the Historic Third Ward. 336-1111. Milwaukee's ethnic diversity is reflected in fresh fish, cheese, wine, baked goods, coffee, confections and spices. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Some vendors open early on weekdays. MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM, HUMPHREY IMAX DOME THEATER and DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM, corner of 7th and Wells Sts. 319-4629.The Milwaukee Public Museum boasts award-win- ning, walk-through exhibits and outstanding lifelike dioramas. Humphrey IMAX Theater's six-story, domed screen also is home to the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium. MITCHELL GALLERY OF FLIGHT in the main concourse of General Mitchell International Airport. Exhibit traces the role Milwaukee played in the history of civilian and military air travel. MITCHELL PARK CONSERVATORY, THE DOMES, 524 S. Layton Blvd. 649-9800. One of a kind horticultural facility, featuring arid, rain for- est and show domes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. NORTH POINT LIGHTHOUSE in Milwaukee's Lake Park. 332-6754. The 74-foot, 1888 lighthouse is open 1-4 p.m. Sat. ST. JOSAPHAT BASILICA, 601 W. Lincoln Ave. 645-5623. One of 16 basilicas in the U.S. features one of the five largest domes in the world. SCHLITZ AUDUBON CENTER, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. 352-2880. 185-acre nature center open year round. SKY KNIGHTS SPORT PARACHUTE CLUB, East Troy, Wis., 30 min- utes southwest of Milwaukee off I-43. 262-642-9494.Tandem skydives and the popular Accelerated Freefall Program available. Jump year- round as weather permits. www.SkyDiveMilwaukee.com. See page 63. POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from Milwaukee's downtown, two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo; blackjack, craps and roulette table games and video and reel slot machines. 500-seat cabaret-style theater. Buffet, sports bar and fine dining restaurants. Open 24 hours a day. www.paysbig.com TEN CHIMNEYS, Genesee Depot (exit I-94 at Hwy. 83 south, 30 min- utes west of Milwaukee. 262-968-4110. Estate tours of the home of Broadway greats Alfred Lunt & Lynne Fontanne, a National Historic Landmark. Through Nov. 10: 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Sundays in October. Call for reservations. VILLA TERRACE DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Renaissance-style villa with formal gardens overlooks Lake Michigan. 15th-18th century decorative arts, wrought iron, changing museum exhibits. Open 1-5 p.m, Wed. through Sun. WAUKESHA COUNTY MUSEUM, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-521-2859. Historical archives, exhibits. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM, 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, Wis., 79 miles north of Milwaukee. 920-684-0218. Tour a fully restored WWII submarine moored at the museum, a Smithsonian affiliate and the largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes. Open every day. Public & Private Cruises Sightseeing, Sunset, Concert Cruises & more depart daily May-Oct. Tickets, schedule & more at mkeBOAT.com. Cruise aboard Milwaukee's only tour vessels licensed to sail on the Milwaukee River, Harbor, AND Lake Michigan! Location & Tickets 101 W Michigan St 53203 We are Downtown on the RiverWalk, between Michigan & Clybourn St. Public parking available. Tickets available at mkeBOAT.com & walk-updockside as available. 414.294.9450 mkeBOAT.com 25 VOYAGEUR