10 Outdoor Activities in Milwaukee That You Shouldn't Miss

September 7, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring. Check out the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum or the Mitchell Park Horticultural Society, which hosts an annual show of the same flora and fauna seen in Georgia O'Keefe's paintings. Those interested in the city's history can visit the grand Pabst Mansion, former home of one of the city's famous beer barons, or the Milwaukee Public Museum, to see what life was like in Old Milwaukee. If the kids are along, don't miss the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Of course a trip to the "Genuine American City" would not be complete without a tour of the Miller Brewing Company and a Brewers game at Miller Park.
Restaurants in Milwaukee

1. Milwaukee Pedal Tavern

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Milwaukee Pedal Tavern

A great way to see and experience the Brew City. Our Pedaling Pub Crawl Tour's takes you on an adventure through the scenic and historic Third and Fifth Ward's of Milwaukee. Lots of water views, old buildings, and of course lots of water holes to stay hydrated. Our Bar shaped group bicycle fits up to 16 riders. It's always Happy Hour on our patio, drink specials set up at all stops. The typical tour makes 3-4 stops along the tour. Sound system on board coupled with the adult beverages will keep you fueled as you pedal. You can rent the entire bike out or if you have a smaller group join a Public Pub Crawl($25 a person Sun-Thursday, $30 Fri, Sat). Tours Launch from Steny's Tavern. BYOB! Runs 7 days a week March 10th-November 6th.

2. Milwaukee Kayak Company

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Milwaukee Kayak Company

Explore our great city & rivers in a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard. Rentals avail spring-fall. See you on the river and #paddleonmilwaukee #mkc

3. Milwaukee Running Tours

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Milwaukee Running Tours

Milwaukee may be best known for its beer, cheese, and sausage, but it has so much more to offer! Milwaukee Running Tours will show you the sights and let you experience the city like a local. We offer a variety of narrated running tours, brewery running tours, custom tours, bike tours, walking tours, and so much more. We can't wait to help you explore this great place on a Great Lake!

4. Shipwreck Explorers

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Shipwreck Explorers

Shipwreck Explorers is a scuba diving charter operator based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin offering day trips around the Great Lakes. We provide excellent customer service on board of the custom designed dive boat Molly V. We are explorers looking to take you to new dive destinations and new shipwrecks. We welcome recreational or technical, CCR or OC, seasoned as well as beginners divers.

5. Leisure Time Charters

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Leisure Time Charters

Private, guided fishing and sightseeing tours on Lake Michigan aboard the 37' "Pegasus."

6. Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours

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Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours

Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours offers two tours. Whichever you choose you'll learn and experience Milwaukee on round, seven seat bicycles that everyone pedals and one person steers. The Historic Third Ward food tour stops at four eateries to sample their signature dish. Bruschetta, Milwaukee style pizza, and chocolate truffles are among the items you may sample. As we ride between restaurants we'll learn about the people, events, and architecture that make the Historic Third Ward the epicenter of Milwaukee's downtown. The Ghastly History of the East Side Tour takes you to explore the area's fascinating, extraordinary, and ghastly history. Our first stop is where teams of men under the influence of strong liquor and high pay brought cartloads of bodies to be buried in shallow graves day after day, followed by other notorious sites.

7. Reel Sensation Fishing Charters

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Reel Sensation Fishing Charters

Charter fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout from the port of Milwaukee wi!

8. Milwaukee Paddle Tavern

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Milwaukee Paddle Tavern

A great way to explore Downtown Milwaukee by boat. We staff the boats with a captain and first mate. Bring your own beer, wine and snacks. We have two boats available for rent. Each boat can fit up to 14 people. Tours are 100 minutes long, with lots of great bars and restaurants along the Milwaukee River to make a quick pit stop. Our season runs seven days a week; open May-October.

9. Brew City Kayak

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Brew City Kayak

Brew City Kayak welcomes all levels of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding rentals, tours and events everyday of the warm Milwaukee season. Our Kayak and Paddleboard rentals and tours offer a paddling experience that showcases the unique beauty of Milwaukee, WI. The best way to explore the city is with a paddle in your hands. Recent efforts in the areas of conservation and preservation have hel

10. Hop Head Tours

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Hop Head Tours

Is a great beer tour experience without the ruckus of a party what you're looking for? Go with Hop head Tours! We have over 6 years of experience in Madison, WI and great reviews on Trip Advisor and Yelp to prove it. Now we bring you tours in Milwaukee! We offer bus and bike tours of breweries, distilleries and related attractions. Our bus tours feature comfortable transportation, knowledgeable Tour Ambassadors providing local beer history on and off the bus, tours/tasting/ samplings included on every tour and a commitment to providing excellent service.

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