Riverwalk
DESCRIPTION: Get a sense of Milwaukee’s flavor by strolling this cobblestone connected series of restaurants, bistros, cafes and shops that meanders through downtown; the city has also taken to adding artistic touches throughout this expanding, always open people magnet

ADDRESS:bordered by Water Street on the east and Plankinton on the west  MAP

WEBSITE: http://www.mkedcd.org/Riverwalk

Veterans Park
DESCRIPTION: Paddle boats, inline skating, bike rental, a pavilion for picnics and small wedding receptions in a beautiful 93 acre lakefront setting; the Blue Jazz Barbeque Festival is held here; open until 11p; the Children’s Museum is inland

ADDRESS: just next to the Veterans Park  MAP

Martin Luther King Park
DESCRIPTION: Two square block park in the African American community commonly used for picnics;

ADDRESS: 14th Street at Juneau Ave  MAP

Henry Mair Festival Park
DESCRIPTION: Summerfest is held in the lakefront park southeast of downtown; only open during festivals

ADDRESS: Lakefront next to Historic Third Ward  MAP

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
DESCRIPTION: Only horticultural structure of its kind in the world and a good place to visit when its cold; each of three domes consists is like a separate venue; tropical dome, arid dome, and the show dome which features 5 distinctly different theme shows

ADDRESS: 524 South Layton Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 414-649-9830

WEBSITE: http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/router.asp?docid=10116

Mill Road Golf Center
DESCRIPTION: Need to keep your swing in tune on while traveling? This driving range and practice facility has lights, 40+ mats, practice tees and a target green; club rental available

DAYS & HOURS: daily 7:30a-10p

ADDRESS: 7047 West Mill Road  MAP
PHONE: 414-353-5798