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The 'Sconnie Guidebook!

Local Attractions

This museum really packs a punch! It is interactive and fun - just like the king of bikes ...which by the way, was born here!
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Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal St
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This museum really packs a punch! It is interactive and fun - just like the king of bikes ...which by the way, was born here!
Well - someone had to do it! So we did it.
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National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
170 S 1st St
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Well - someone had to do it! So we did it.
High-brow architecture for the working man. An entire block of expertly crafted homes for the blue-collar labor force that built this city.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Burnham Block
1835 S Layton Blvd
High-brow architecture for the working man. An entire block of expertly crafted homes for the blue-collar labor force that built this city.
Dubbed as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world - and it's right here in Milwaukee!
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Basilica of St. Josaphat
2333 S 6th St
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Dubbed as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world - and it's right here in Milwaukee!
This unassuming neighborhood drinking hole has the oldest registered bowling lanes in the USA. We'd like to say it all started here, but we can't be certain.
Holler House
2042 W Lincoln Ave
This unassuming neighborhood drinking hole has the oldest registered bowling lanes in the USA. We'd like to say it all started here, but we can't be certain.
The largest, intact woolly mammoth ever discovered has a permanent residence here in the Milwaukee Public Museum. It was unearthed in Kenosha, WI in 1990.
The Hebior Mammoth
800 W Wells St
The largest, intact woolly mammoth ever discovered has a permanent residence here in the Milwaukee Public Museum. It was unearthed in Kenosha, WI in 1990.
This chapel was disassembled brick-by-brick in Europe and reassembled here on the Marquette College campus!
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
1421 W Wisconsin Ave
This chapel was disassembled brick-by-brick in Europe and reassembled here on the Marquette College campus!
This observatory was the birthplace of modern theories for astrophysics!
Yerkes Future Foundation
373 W Geneva St
This observatory was the birthplace of modern theories for astrophysics!
Yeppers! A big 'ole chunk of that there space-thing landed right here in Wisconsin. If ya go ...be sure it's not during rush hour, this debris marker is right in the middle of a main street!
Crash site of Korabl-Sputnik 1
798 Park St
Yeppers! A big 'ole chunk of that there space-thing landed right here in Wisconsin. If ya go ...be sure it's not during rush hour, this debris marker is right in the middle of a main street!
What's cooler than catching a selfie with Pinkie the Elephant? She's got her shades on, even at night! Yeah, I didn't think you'd have an answer. :-) Just do it.
Pink Elephant
4995 Co Rd V
What's cooler than catching a selfie with Pinkie the Elephant? She's got her shades on, even at night! Yeah, I didn't think you'd have an answer. :-) Just do it.
Yep, we made him, too!
Orson Welles Birth Home
6114 7th Ave
Yep, we made him, too!
Once a roaring supper club, built by a turkey rancher to sell his product - this architectural gem now exists as a special event venue.
The Gobbler Theater
350 N Watertown St
Once a roaring supper club, built by a turkey rancher to sell his product - this architectural gem now exists as a special event venue.
Because, Wisconsin. 'Nuf said.
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Mars Cheese Castle
2800 W Frontage Rd
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Because, Wisconsin. 'Nuf said.
Recently installed LED lights on the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge broadcast a variety of color throughout the month and on Saturday nights, you just might find them dancing! Visit lightthehoan.com for more info on what's what.
Riverfront Launching Site - Milwaukee County Parks
600 S Water St
Recently installed LED lights on the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge broadcast a variety of color throughout the month and on Saturday nights, you just might find them dancing! Visit lightthehoan.com for more info on what's what.
All kind of stuff for sale, from the kooky to curiosity-busting do-it-yourself science kits!
American Science and Surplus
6901 W Oklahoma Ave
All kind of stuff for sale, from the kooky to curiosity-busting do-it-yourself science kits!
Affectionately known as "The Domes," this horticultural conservatory was one of the first of it's kind and is a Milwaukee staple. One dome is seasonal, one a desert the third a jungle.
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton Blvd
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Affectionately known as "The Domes," this horticultural conservatory was one of the first of it's kind and is a Milwaukee staple. One dome is seasonal, one a desert the third a jungle.
This "Happy Days" character has been immortalized as a life-size bronze sculpture. Snap a selfie!
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Bronze Fonz
North Riverwalk Way
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This "Happy Days" character has been immortalized as a life-size bronze sculpture. Snap a selfie!
With a vast and sophisticated collection, it would be easy to lose half a day inside this structure. If you just wanna get up close to the award-winning architecture, try going around 10am - that's about the time when the "wings" open.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
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With a vast and sophisticated collection, it would be easy to lose half a day inside this structure. If you just wanna get up close to the award-winning architecture, try going around 10am - that's about the time when the "wings" open.
Space-Age architecture commissioned by Mr. Johnson, himself.
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SC Johnson Golden Rondelle
1525 Howe St
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Space-Age architecture commissioned by Mr. Johnson, himself.
A local winery with a solid reputation
Pieper Porch Winery & Vineyard
S67W28435 River Rd
A local winery with a solid reputation
It's just 40-minutes to this amazing (mostly) outdoor museum for electric trains and the train lifestyle. Become a member of the historical museum, ride the train anytime or for special holiday themes! You can also reserve a spot for special dining service and eat on the train - Sunday brunch, family picnic trains or just a romantic dinner train!
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East Troy Railroad Museum
2002 Church St
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It's just 40-minutes to this amazing (mostly) outdoor museum for electric trains and the train lifestyle. Become a member of the historical museum, ride the train anytime or for special holiday themes! You can also reserve a spot for special dining service and eat on the train - Sunday brunch, family picnic trains or just a romantic dinner train!
A treasure that may have eluded you, unless you’re a farmer's market regular, is the 16-acre Weston’s Antique Apples in New Berlin. It earns its status as the oldest active orchard in Waukesha with varietals that date to the 1500's. In the Fall, you can shop Sat-Sun (from Aug.-Nov.) at the Weston home stand in New Berlin, WI.
Weston's Antique Apples
19760 West National Avenue
A treasure that may have eluded you, unless you’re a farmer's market regular, is the 16-acre Weston’s Antique Apples in New Berlin. It earns its status as the oldest active orchard in Waukesha with varietals that date to the 1500's. In the Fall, you can shop Sat-Sun (from Aug.-Nov.) at the Weston home stand in New Berlin, WI.
Beer, butter-burgers and bloodies. In fact, in the parking lot is the world's largest Bloody Mary sculpture - a perfect selfie moment in the city that made Mary's a thing!
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Sobelman's Chicago
1900 W St Paul Ave
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Beer, butter-burgers and bloodies. In fact, in the parking lot is the world's largest Bloody Mary sculpture - a perfect selfie moment in the city that made Mary's a thing!

Half-Day Attractions

Ringling Bros started here and they, along with Barnum & Bailey found their final resting place here, too. This is an indoor/outdoor museum with a lot of character(s). lol...
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Circus World
550 Water St
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Ringling Bros started here and they, along with Barnum & Bailey found their final resting place here, too. This is an indoor/outdoor museum with a lot of character(s). lol...
Sculpture parks just went steampunk!
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Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park
S7703 US-12
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Sculpture parks just went steampunk!
What's a circus (town) without clowns? Learn more than you ever wanted to know about this age-old role in society.
International Clown Hall of Fame
102 4th Ave
What's a circus (town) without clowns? Learn more than you ever wanted to know about this age-old role in society.
A tourist farm... apples, animals, food & drink. Great for the little ones!
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Apple Holler
5006 S Sylvania Ave
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A tourist farm... apples, animals, food & drink. Great for the little ones!
Yep, we like the spices too! It's mustard overload, seriously.
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National Mustard Museum
7477 Hubbard Ave
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Yep, we like the spices too! It's mustard overload, seriously.
Frank Lloyd Wright's country retreat masterpiece ...entirely built on a column of stone. Tailiesan is a great accompaniment to this site. Get lost in the wonder.
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House on the Rock
5754 WI-23
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Frank Lloyd Wright's country retreat masterpiece ...entirely built on a column of stone. Tailiesan is a great accompaniment to this site. Get lost in the wonder.
The first private home in the United States to be powered by hydro-electric current from a central Edison system! Wowsa - that's hot!
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Hearthstone Historic House Museum
625 W Prospect Ave
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The first private home in the United States to be powered by hydro-electric current from a central Edison system! Wowsa - that's hot!
Amazing water features and scenic views along the many trails available for hiking.
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Pewits Nest
County Road West
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Amazing water features and scenic views along the many trails available for hiking.
Amazing rock formations and colors in this natural cave.
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Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd
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Amazing rock formations and colors in this natural cave.
A fun place to interact with butterflies!
Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin
N2550 WI-47
A fun place to interact with butterflies!
A local winery with an interesting story.
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The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery
6018 Superior Ave
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A local winery with an interesting story.
It's the Christmas Tree Capital of the world - 10,000 acres worth!
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Wautoma
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It's the Christmas Tree Capital of the world - 10,000 acres worth!

Overnighters

Technically the worlds "heaviest," but who am I to rename this masterpiece!
World's Largest Ball of Twine
8009 S Oakdale Rd
Technically the worlds "heaviest," but who am I to rename this masterpiece!
This bar exists adjacent to the exact center of the Northern Half of the Western Hemisphere. No other such places exist due to their rugged terrain or existence at the bottom of large bodies of water. Even if the bar is closed, the marker remains accessible and visitors are always welcome!
Club 45 Bar & Grill
4800 Old 45 Road
This bar exists adjacent to the exact center of the Northern Half of the Western Hemisphere. No other such places exist due to their rugged terrain or existence at the bottom of large bodies of water. Even if the bar is closed, the marker remains accessible and visitors are always welcome!
Big fish, big statement! Learn how it all happens, grab a selfie in the angler's mouth ... looking like a piece of bait?
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Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
10360 Hall of Fame Dr
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Big fish, big statement! Learn how it all happens, grab a selfie in the angler's mouth ... looking like a piece of bait?

All Day Attractions

Steam trains and lumberjacks! What a great combo.
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Lumberjack Steam Train & Camp 5 Museum
5068 US-8
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Steam trains and lumberjacks! What a great combo.
What the heck is this here thing, ya got? We don't know, but let's name it anyway.
The Rhinelapus
1668 US-8
What the heck is this here thing, ya got? We don't know, but let's name it anyway.
Outdoor sculpture garden - lots of monsters to see here!
Jurustic Park
M222 Sugar Bush Ln
Outdoor sculpture garden - lots of monsters to see here!
Ever been to a mold graveyard? Welp, here you can wander through fields of discarded molds from the giant ice cream cones and Big Boy's of years gone by.
Fast Fiberglass L.L.C.
14177 Co Hwy Q
Ever been to a mold graveyard? Welp, here you can wander through fields of discarded molds from the giant ice cream cones and Big Boy's of years gone by.
Big Ben, big bikes... we like it that way!
Ben Bikin'
101 E Wisconsin St
Big Ben, big bikes... we like it that way!
We liked it so much, we brought it home from the 1964 World's Fair!
World’s Fair Wisconsin Pavilion
1201 E Division St
We liked it so much, we brought it home from the 1964 World's Fair!
Yeah, it's just seems right that we've have the world's largest talking cow. Dontch'a know?
Chatty Belle, Talking Cow
1200 E Division St
Yeah, it's just seems right that we've have the world's largest talking cow. Dontch'a know?
... and why not follow that up with the worlds largest six-pack, ey?
World's Largest Six-Pack
3rd Street South
... and why not follow that up with the worlds largest six-pack, ey?
Amazing trails, views and even some camping.
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Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park Rd
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Amazing trails, views and even some camping.
Amazing geology and natural beauty around sedimentary cliffs, gorges and rivers. This whole area has been developed into an entertainment district with something for everyone!
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Wisconsin Dells
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Amazing geology and natural beauty around sedimentary cliffs, gorges and rivers. This whole area has been developed into an entertainment district with something for everyone!
Boat rides to a riverside landscape with a trail bounded by steep, shadowy rock walls & fern glens.
Witches Gulch
Boat rides to a riverside landscape with a trail bounded by steep, shadowy rock walls & fern glens.
An entire barn's worth of toy train dioramas and the trains the wind through them!
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The Toy Train Barn Museum
W9141 State Rd 81
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An entire barn's worth of toy train dioramas and the trains the wind through them!

Reizigersadvies

Vervoersmogelijkheden

Here for a game? Skip the crowds, take a free shuttle!

Many local bars, restaurants and parking lots will provide a free shuttle to the ball park. These can be a great choice which allow the designated driver to enjoy themself, too! A purchase with the provider is usually required to gain access to the shuttle.
Vervoersmogelijkheden

Public Transportation (MCTS) is adequate, not outstanding.

If you're a dedicated public transportation user, you'll find adequate schedules to get you around. The bus system is effective, the buses are new and clean and the stops are spaced quite nicely. Bus drivers are very helpful and friendly. Outside of the downtown areas, however, the public transportation option fails to work efficiently. No matter where you ride, trip time is usually tripled compared to driving when using this option.
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"Cheesehead"

Describes a dedicated fan of the Green Bay Packers
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"Ope!"

A statement of surprise or amazement
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"Bubbler"

A water fountain meant for drinking
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"Yop, yop."

A phrase used to signal total agreement with what's being said
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"You's Guys"

Used when referring to a group of two or more
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"Stop 'n Go Lights"

A traffic signal
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"U,P"

An acronym and descriptor for the Upper Peninsula of WI
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"F,I,B"

A crass acronym and reference to any rude visitor from Illinois.
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"Believe Me You"

Used when telling the truth with passion. Also replaces the phrase, "I swear!"
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"For cripes sake!"

This phrase is used to express disdain WITHOUT invoking any religious deity in vain
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"Ya Know?"

Use this phrase generously to check for agreement
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"Don'tcha Know?"

Use this phrase only when seeking TOTAL agreement
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"Uff Da!"

This phrase is used to express frustration or exhaustion
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"How's By You?"

Use this phrase as an inquisitive way to check in with your friends
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"Fair to Middlan"

This phrase means, "alright" or "okay"
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"Tennies"

Any type of athletic shoe
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"Time Machine"

Any sort of ATM (the brand name "Tyme" was the first to install them in Wisconsin)
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"Couple Two Three"

This is reference to the number of beers ya drank
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"Brewski"

Beer
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"Hairs"

Use this word when more than one hair is involved
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"What Not"

Use this when referring to more than one thing ...it replaces "etcetera"
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"You born in a barn?"

This means, "Why didn't you close the door?" or more directly, "Hey! Close the door already."
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"Di Int"

This word replaces the word "didn't" with two words
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"Axe"

This is a replacement for the word "ask"