Milwaukee 1-Day Tour from Chicago

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Day 1 Milwaukee 1-Day Tour from Chicago

• Attractions

  Harley-Davidson Museum

  Milwaukee Public Market

  Miller Brewery

  Milwaukee Art Museum
• Description

  Departing Chicago early this morning, we'll travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city and industrial heartland. We'll first visit the Harley-Davidson Museum, where the solemn motorcycle sculptures, antique Harley-Davidson police cars, and exquisite Harley-Davidson parts evoke a rich sense of Harley-Davidson history. We'll then journey to downtown Milwaukee's renowned Warehouse District and visit the Milwaukee Public Market, a perfect place to relax and unwind with its unique and high-quality handicrafts and delicious food. We'll then visit Miller Brewery to learn about brewing history and enjoy a captivating beer experience, gazing at the city through the foam of our beer. Finally, we'll visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, a modern white building adorned with giant wings. When sunlight filters through the building, it resembles a seagull in flight. At night, the wings fold, bringing the museum to life. Afterwards, we'll return to Chicago.
  
  Itinerary:
  Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 90 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (90 mins) → Miller Brewery Tour and samples tasting (Optional, 90 mins) → Lakefront & Milwaukee Art Museum (Outside Visit, 30 mins) → Chicago
  
  Harley Davidson Museum
  The Harley-Davidson Motor Museum, spanning 12,000 square meters and comprised of three buildings, is located on the banks of the Menomonee River. The museum houses over 450 Harley-Davidson motorcycles from various eras, including the earliest models, and thousands of Harley-Davidson parts. It is considered the home base of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Each handcrafted motorcycle embodies the Harley-Davidson spirit: passion, freedom, bravery, and individuality. The museum attracts over 300,000 visitors annually.
  
  Milwaukee Public Market
  Take a walk along this unique indoor shopping experience that houses 24 unique specialty food vendors and up to 17 specialty & fresh food vendors. There are even vendors that specialize in handmade jewelry, arts & crafts, photography and so much more.
  
  Miller Brewing Company
  You've probably tried Miller Brewery's beers many times, but this time you'll get to see the beer production process firsthand. We'll tour the brewery, which boasts over 155 years of history. Your professional guide will show you the historic monuments and share the brewery's history and anecdotes. After this tour, your Miller beer will surely be even more delicious. What's even more exciting is that after the tour, you'll also get a free sample of Miller beer. Savoring delicious beer in the Bavarian-style brewery or in the garden is a truly enjoyable experience.
  
  Milwaukee Art Museum
  The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. 30,000 works of art. 400,000+ visitors a year. 125 years of collecting art. From its roots in Milwaukee’s first art gallery in 1888, the Museum has grown today to be an icon for Milwaukee and a resource for the entire state.