Viking Cruises

WHAT TO SEE AND DO Start your visit to Milwaukee with a stroll along the RiverWalk, a continuous pedestrian walkway that connects three riverfront neighbourhoods – the Historic Third Ward, Downtown, and Beerline B. This walk offers the perfect opportunity to explore and orientate yourself with the city. Next, immerse yourself in works by some of the very best American and European artists at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Spy paintings by Wisconsin native Georgia O'Keeffe, and marvel at the museum's remarkable architecture. The striking Quadracci Pavilion features a moveable wing- like structure, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, which opens every morning, "flaps" at noon, and closes automatically at night (weather permitting). Those with a love for motorcycles will not want to miss a visit to the Harley Davidson Museum. The world's leading motorcycle manufacturer, was founded in Milwaukee in 1903. The namesake museum showcases classic production models, historic photos, advertisements, videos and interactive exhibits and tells the story of Harley-Davidson's rise from humble beginnings in a Milwaukee garage to worldwide acclaim. With a nickname like 'Brew City', no visit to Milwaukee is complete without a stop by one of its many breweries. Join a brewery tour, and learn how the city's German immigrant community brought its brewing tradition from the Old World to create the rich beer-making practice that made Milwaukee one of the world's foremost brewing cities. Among founding breweries, Pabst, Schlitz, Miller and Blatz, to name a few, only Miller Brewery still operates today, however, there are many new generation craft breweries to discover who help Milwaukee maintain its claim as the "Beer Capital of the World". WHERE TO SHOP The Historic Third Ward offers the best place to shop in Milwaukee. The trendy neighbourhood is home to chic fashion boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and specialty stores. The Milwaukee Public Market is a foodies dream, with 20 vendors selling local products and produce from artisan foods, chocolate, seafood and more. Usinger's Famous Sausage, operating since 1880, is the best place to purchase Milwaukee's famous smoked meats, brats and Polish-style kielbasa. While cheese- lovers will rejoice with a choice of 150 Wisconsin varieties of cheese at the nearby Wisconsin Cheese Mart. WHERE TO DINE Those seeking fresh seasonal gourmet cuisine will find it at farm-to-table restaurants Ardent and Braise, both with chefs nominated for a James Beard Award. For a taste of German heritage both Kegel's Inn and Mader's Restaurant are long-term establishments, operating since the early 1900s, serving authentic German classics. While Milwaukee Brat House offers up the city's signature cuisine. Also, don't miss trying two of Milwaukee's local favourites when you see them on a menu – deep-fried cheese curds and frozen custard. Opposite page: Milwaukee skyline This page: Deep fried cheese curds; German bratwurst with beer; Milwaukee lighthouse viking.com 89

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