The most popular entertainment district in Milwaukee.  A variety of dining, nightlife and entertainment choices are available visiting this three block area in the heart of downtown.  Its proximity to major hotels, entertainment facilities, theatre, arts and lakefront events makes Water Street the place to be in Milwaukee. 

Head over to the library and dig up any old city directory. If you flip to the page listing businesses on Water Street, you'll find that this main downtown artery has always been home to dozens on taverns and, often, rowdy and raucous nightlife. If you think Water Street is crazy these days, you should have seen it under the administration of Mayor (all the time rosey) Rose. The current "watering holes" include: O'Danny's Pub, Oak Barrel, Mel's On Water, Stout Bros., Fitzgibbons Pub, The Lodge, McGillycuddys, Rosie's Waterworks, 1225 Water, Water Street Brewery, Harp Irish Pub , Brew City Bar-B-Q, and Sweeny's.
 

Holiday Lights Festival

The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is downtown Milwaukee's official holiday celebration beginning in mid-November and running through early January. Highlights include roofline lighting and street-level decorations throughout downtown Milwaukee, three downtown parks illuminated with amazing animated lighting displays, and free transportation and refreshments for visitors from downtown locations such as the Milwaukee Hilton City Center - the conference hotel.

The Holiday Lights Festival showcases the collaborative nature of downtown Milwaukee with many festival activities supported by downtown businesses. The Holiday Lights Festival is part of the larger "Genuine American Holidays" celebration throughout Milwaukee, led by the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Harley-Davidson factory Tours offer the chance to watch extraordinary people channel their pride and expertise into machines that capture the imagination.  We've opened the doors to three of our manufacturing facilities to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a legend to life.  At the Capitol Drive location is where we have our Power Train operations.  Tour the facility where Sportster® and Buell® powertrains are manufactured and Screamin' Eagle performance parts and motorcycle replacement parts are produced. See how Harley-Davidson Evolution® and Twin Cam engines are remanufactured.  See the complete line for 2003, the 100 Anniversary Motorcycles.

Before 1883, beer originally was brewed and placed in kegs for distribution. Then, new technology allowed Miller Brewing to begin bottling its brew. By 1905, the brewery was producing and bottling six beers: Buffet, Muenchener, Pale, High Life, Porter and Malt Extract.

Although our commitment to quality hasn't faltered, a lot has changed since then. Miller Brewing now has an extensive and varying list of packaged beers - from Miller's world-renown Trademark Brands to delicious import beers from Australia, China and the Dominican Republic. Check out the extensive list of products brought to you by Miller Brewing Company.

Experience a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and special floral gardens . . . all in one afternoon!  The incredible diversity of plant life you will encounter reminds us all of the Earth's unique diversity of plant and animal species so very vital to our own survival. Come to the deserts of Africa, Madagascar, South America and North America in the Arid Dome where one of the world's finest collections of cacti, succulents, shrubs and arid-land bulbs grow. An Oasis of Pampas Grass and desert palms beckons as paths lead you past many plant oddities with intriguing geometric forms, subtle coloration and unique adaptations to hot, dry habitats.  Stroll the jungle-like trails of the Tropical Dome and see a rich diversity of plants from the rainforests of five continents. Showy flowers, fruits, nuts, spices and a multitude of orchids and bromeliads surround you as you're drawn toward a rushing waterfall in this paradise. Be sure to look for the colorful birds and iguanas that call the Tropical Dome their home.  Enter a themed floral exhibit filling the Floral Show Dome with gardens of color. Five seasonal displays each year will delight you with their beauty and will serve to inspire your own gardens.

For a mere $1.00 per person, you can ride an MCTS Trolley with all day on/off privileges to just about every Milwaukee event and attraction. And considering the Trolleys runs every 20 minutes, you can go to several spots and not be late for dinner reservations or meeting friends. Visit www.ridemcts.com for more details.