Explore the Milwaukee Domes

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Fun and entertaining stop on a Milwaukee road trip! Just a few hours from the Madison or Chicago area!

Officially called the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, this is a great stop to learn about some plants and take some photographs. You can even catch live music or a light show!

Location: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Admission prices: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/The-Domes

More info: https://milwaukeedomes.org/

There's plenty of other fun stuff to do in Milwaukee after this. Some ideas:

Catch a Brewers or Bucks game
Hike the Hank Aaron and Oak Leaf Trails
Hit up the Zoo
Head to the beautiful Lake Michigan. There are all kinds of trails along the lake: biking and pedestrian
Milwaukee Art Museum
Wander around the Public Market and the Third Ward
There is so much good beer and food here! Check out some of the breweries, including Good City Brewing (go to the roof!)

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Explore the Abandoned Solvay Coke & Gas Complex

Photograph Jones' Island

Hike the Hank Aaron and Oak Leaf Trails in Lakeshore SP

Take a Stroll around the Lagoon at Wilson Park

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Explore Lake Park

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Download the Outbound mobile app

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Leave No Trace

Nearby

Explore the Abandoned Solvay Coke & Gas Complex

Photograph Jones' Island

Hike the Hank Aaron and Oak Leaf Trails in Lakeshore SP

Take a Stroll around the Lagoon at Wilson Park

Beach day at Bradford Beach

Explore Lake Park

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