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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Address: 9400 W Congress St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
One of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's last projects, the circular domed church was designed to resemble the Greek Orthodox cross. While tours are not available except during the annual Greek Fest celebration, visitors are always welcome at Sunday's Divine Liturgy.
Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
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Address: 2000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
This 1892 Flemish Renaissance mansion, constructed for beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst, was saved from demolition in 1975 by a group of concerned local citizens. Faithfully restored and furnished, the mansion is now an amazing example of Milwaukee's wealthy history. Considered the crown jewel of Grand Avenue when it was built, the mansion has...
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
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Address: 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
With a splendid new lakeshore location in 2006, this museum features interactive exhibits, laboratories and areas to explore energy, water and modern medicine – among many others! Lots of high-tech resources are used to transport guests into virtual simulations. Marine and fresh water aquariums mimic environments from Wisconsin to the Caribbean....
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
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Address: N1765 Highway G, Forest Headquarters, Campbellsport, WI 53010
Situated about 45 minutes from Milwaukee, Kettle Moraine is nationally known and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country. The Northern Unit encompasses about 30000 acres of forests, hills, lakes, and interesting glacial formations. Start your visit at the at the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center, where you can learn about the...
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Address: 750 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From its origins as an artists' society, through numerous expansions which have included the 1957 Eero Saarinen designed building and several subsequent additions and refurbishments, the Milwaukee Art Museum has dramatically increased both its collections and its programming. Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava designed the most recent expansion,...
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Address: 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
The permanent exhibits here are truly amazing. The first natural history diorama was built here and set the standard for museums all over the world. Topics range from dinosaurs and bugs, to life in a European Village and life in turn-of-the-century Milwaukee. There's a butterfly pavilion, a two-story rain forest, decorative arts from various...
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
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Address: 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Nicknamed "The Domes" after the construction of three 85- foot high, dome-shaped glass greenhouses, Mitchell Park Conservatory offers visitors a look at the flora that thrive in different climates. The Arid Dome features desert plants from around the world, and the variety of cacti and succulents is astounding. The Tropical Dome features a...
Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art
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Address: 530 N 13th St, Marquette University Campus, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Located on the campus of Marquette University, the Haggerty Museum of Art has an impressive permanent collection that spans centuries and genres. With over 4300 works, the museum can display only a portion of the collection at any given time, but some of the highlights include works by Jacob Lawrence, Max Lieberman and Salvador Dali. Special...
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Address: Central Mall, Marquette University campus, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Moved to Marquette from Long Isalnd, NY in the mid 1960s, the little Saint Joan of Arc Chapel is believed to be the only medieval building in the Western Hemisphere still used in its original capacity. There are many stories associated with the chapel, originally built during the 15th century in the village of Chasse, near Lyon, France. For...
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
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Address: 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Built in 1923 in the style of a 16th-century Italian villa, this mansion was once home to Lloyd R. Smith, president of Milwaukee's A.O. Smith Company. Today the home features original furnishings, art and antiques, including a wonderful collection of cast and wrought iron works by noted Milwaukee blacksmith Cyril Colnik. Designed by noted...
