It is always a great time at the Milwaukee Public Museum!! We visit a couple times a year and there…read moreis always something new. Some of my favorites are the butterfly display, the Native American section and the Streets of Old Milwaukee. We were able to get a guided tour of the Streets of Old Milwaukee. We had a knowledgeable guide who pointed out many historic tidbits which added to our experience. There is also a nice cafeteria and souvenir shop on the main floor. I can't wait for the new museum to open next year and see the displays.

Look, if you don't understand the magic of the Milwaukee Public Museum I can't help you. This place…read moreis nostalgia overload with immersive displays, incredible dioramas (which, BTW, have an entire style named after them called "Milwaukee-style") and three floors of fun to explore. Hot tip: Start from top to bottom to avoid getting burnt out on the larger exhibits on the first floor.

Beautiful museum…read more The beautiful building is free to access from the outside, and inside (just the lobby area, where it is the most beautiful). The museum exhibits are inside the square building with an entrance past the lobby. Any art lover will be wowed by the beautiful exhibition. There are special exhibits at different times throughout the year, and these are great times to visit. The cafe/restaurant downstairs is also beautiful, with a gorgeous view of the lake. Food and coffee is actually quite lovely as well! It's a small, and overlooked part of the experience. The store also has lots of cool stuff, though as a local Milwaukeean, I'm thinking a bit overpriced to get anything personally.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more the art is wack but it's a great place to take photos. Everything in there has zero value.

We were excited to be going on Kohler's "Industry in Action" factory tour and to see the…read moremanufacturing of the great Kohler products, from vitreous china lavatory products, to cast iron tubs and to plumbing products. The tours are offered every weekday morning at 8:30am and reservations are required. Check-in at the Design Center, where the tour originates. Guests must be at least 14 years of age and must wear enclosed footwear. You are provided safety glasses and a narration headset and no cameras are allowed. Our tour guide was Elmer, who was a retired 40+ year employee of Kohler. He guided us through the three factory buildings which housed the vitreous china products manufacturing, as well as the cast iron and plumbing products. You could sense the pride that Elmer had in Kohler in his narration during the tour. We also went to the Kohler Arts/Industry Program center were we met the rotating artists that come into Kohler to create art pieces. The three hour tour ends back at the Design Center where you can browse through the displays of all the Kohler products and visit the Kohler Museum located in the lower level. A great tour to observe manufacturing in action. Best of all, the tour is free of admission.

Who knew this place existed? I certainly did not until I saw this is in a Wisconsin magazine and…read morethought it would be a good field trip with my dad. I turns out this museum has been here for almost 40 years! After a brief overview by a staff member we started to wander around the two floors that contains over 100 cars. Their speciality are Kissels which were built in Hartford - again, who knew? Lots of interesting cars. They have a very nice display of not only cars but car related memorabilia. We really enjoyed ourselves. A real gem.

I've been in this museum a number of times. Every visit proves a difference in what I observe and…read moretake in. What you don't see on one visit, you will catch on other visits. What better place to have such a museum, than a city where cars used to be made. Auto museums are a great idea. If I could afford it, I would buy one of the many vacant big box stores and turn it into a automobile museum. Our fine historical automobiles can live forever in this manner. Excellent resource and attraction. Keep up the great work.

This quote was not originally John Michael Kohler's, but he truly championed its meaning and…read moreintegrated its spirit into the businesses he built, the work he provided for his employees, and the causes he supported. John Ruskin: "Life without labor is guilt; labor without art is brutality." The JMK Art Museum celebrates art that is created not so much by highly trained or famous artists, but by regular people who have found sincere and approachable ways to express themselves. That is what makes the experience feel so genuine and human. I very much enjoyed all of the installations in this small but distinguished museum. It is thoughtfully curated, inspiring, and quietly powerful in its message. I would absolutely enjoy coming back to see future installations. A real gem for Wisconsin. ps - And don't forget to check out all of the bathrooms!

This was one of the reasons I came to visit Sheboygan. The people working the front desk were super…read morethorough and explaining how the arts center is set up. This art center is one of the best I've been to because of the variety of art I loved exploring all of the bathrooms. Those were some of my favorite, and I also really enjoyed the exhibit that had a variety of art from artists and hobbyists all over Wisconsin with different medias. For a free arts center I spent about an hour exploring. Add this to your list of Sheboygan visits.

Fun, cute, history of Geneva! Daughter and I spent a rainy day there! Neat to be brought back in…read moretime and see how the town developed! Would definitely recommend for a family outing!! Also birthplace of D&D!!

My fiance and I visited this today for the first time. David, was extremely kind and informative…read more We had no idea dungeons and dragons started in this town. Such a great museum, great staff, and enjoyable visit. Make sure you check this place out, you will not regret it!

Very educational...learned alot from our guide. The other buildings were kept clean and easy to see…read morethings..

I happened to grow up right across the street from the octagon house. It is such a beautiful home…read morewith an amazing view on the hill overlooking the river. When I was about ten years old I went across the street in a dress authentic for the 1800's era and asked if I could become a tour guide and I became the first "junior guide" at the octagon house. I also was so inspired by the First Kindergarten that I became a preschool teacher when I grew up. I moved to Los Angeles about 30 years ago but I always visit when I come to Watertown yearly as my parents still live here. If you ever have the chance and are in the area, it is definitely worth spending an afternoon up on the grounds to see the house and the buildings on the grounds. Wonderful example of unique piece of architecture!

We took the stairs up to the light station. There is a great view from the top. We took a quick…read morelook around and found a nice neighborhood surrounding it. I didn't know there was a museum until reading reviews. I assume the museum was closed when we went.

There's a certain romance to a lighthouse that attracts people. This is a unique light station,…read moreit's more than a lighthouse. In most cases, there is a separate lighthouse and a lighthouse keeper's quarters. Here, the light tower was built on the top of the lighthouse keeper's quarters, making it just that much more convenient. Of course, being a lighthouse keeper was far from convenient. It was usually a lonely job, perfect for a solitary soul who liked isolation. It was a necessary job, warning ships away from dangerous shorelines, shoals, reefs and rocks, or welcoming ships into a safe harbor. Before the days of radar and later, GPS, the lighthouse was the only way to let mariners know they were nearing land. Many had foghorns to perform the same function when the light could not be seen. Lake Michigan was lined with lighthouses. Many remain, but most have long ago been decommissioned and extinguished. In fact, this lighthouse was decommissioned in 1903, after a pierhead light had been installed. The light tower was removed in 1934. No one knows whatever happened to that light and the 4th order Fresnel lens that guided ships into, or past, Port Washington. In 2000, the Port Washington Historical Society was presented with the light station. An ambitious project began to restore the light station to its former glory. When the Duchy of Luxembourg heard that the people of Port Washington were beginning the restoration, the Duchy offered to help. The people of Luxembourg were appreciative of the many descendents of Luxembourg emigrants who still lived in Ozaukee County, and grateful for the American army liberating Luxembourg in World War II. The Duchy built a duplicate of the old light tower and shipped it to Port Washington. The tower went up in 2002 as the restoration was nearing completion. The committee raised funds to have a reproduction of the 4th Order Beehive Fresnel Lens made, identical to the one that had originally been in the tower. It was installed in 2007. You will see all this when you take the tour! Volunteer guides will tell you the entire story of the Port Washington Light Station and invite you to climb the ladders to the light room. It's a spectacular view of Port Washington and Lake Michigan. Children under six are not allowed to climb to the light tower, and it is not for the faint of heart. The ladders are steep, and appropriate clothing and footwear is required. No flip-flops or mules are allowed and skirts are not recommended. No kilts, guys. The light station is open on weekends, May through October. Group tours can be arranged.

I am obsessed with Ten Chimneys!!…read more The backstory is fascinating. This wonderful, glamorous Broadway couple found their way to the sweet little mid-west town of Genesee Depot is intriguing on it's own. Their summer home is lovely. I can feel the parties and good times that surely took place in years gone by. Everything has been lovingly preserved by those in charge and offer a wonderful glimpse into this adored couple's lives. The grounds are the perfect backdrop to the home. The entire estate gives off a quiet and relaxing vibe. It makes me understand why, on their time off, they would long to come home to Ten Chimneys. There were 2 tour times offered. Everyone takes a small bus from the starting point. A talented docent brings you on a detailed journey back in time and into the private world of Alfred Lunt and his wife Lynn Fontanne. Of course, there is a gift shop to visit after your tour. Be sure to check out the customer restrooms. The ladies room is glamorous with ladies finery and there is a huge King's throne in the mens room! Don't miss the walking tails if you want to take in a bit more nature!

As a classic film and theater nerd, Ten Chimneys holds a special place in my heart. The former home…read moreof Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, the home and grounds are impeccable and just they was as they Lunts left them. Thanks to some love from investors, their stories are preserved and memorialized through the maintenance of Ten Chimneys and the many individuals from all over the world who come to this tiny Wisconsin town to remember them and Hollywood's days gone by. Cross the same threshold that the likes of Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Lawrence Olivier, Katharine Hepburn, Noel Coward, Alexander Woolcott, and so many others crossed, as you become part of the storied list of visitors. Tours must be arranged in advance.

What a nifty way to spend an afternoon. Provided that you're a vaguely cerebral (fair to say,…read more"nerdy") older sort, especially if you're a fella (I wouldn't recommend the place for most kids - especially not a gaggle of tween girls). All manner of The Work of Man memorialized in sculpture and painting, with a particularly nice Carl Spitzweg side gallery (worth a visit if you ever admired Norman Rockwell's "The Bookworm" - the original of which is also there, right outside the Spitzweg room - because you'll find its inspiration). Oh, and it's five bucks (I didn't even ask about the Senior Rate). And be careful not to trip over the students sunbathing on the grass in bikinis when looking at the magnificent sculptures in the rooftop garden.

Been living in the neighborhood almost a year and never gave thia place a secons thought. Realizing…read moreit was right next door to one of my favorite coffeeshops (Discourse) and that it was only $5, I gave it a shot. This is one of the best kept secrets in Milwaukee, honestly. The artwork on display is incredible, with some genuinely masterful pieces, as well as more modern interpretations. Mostly paintings with some sculptures, iron work, and videos. They even have a rooftop which offers incredible views of the skyline and features several large sculptures, just bw aware that it's closed for winter. I took an hour and a half to get through it, and that's just taking a peak at the rooftop. I would say you could spend upwards of 2 hours here with little difficulty.