floors and over forty galleries of work. The building was designed by Santiago Calatrava and around 10 AM the building literally opens its sunshade wings.
The Milwaukee Public Market, Oriental Theater, the Bronz Fonz and the Harley Davidson Museum are other places you must see before you leave.
Must Ride: The Hank Aaron State Trail is part of a route that runs from Milwaukee to Madison (about 90 miles). It’s a great ride, especially during the fall. The Oak Leaf trail can get you from the northern burbs to downtown in about 15-20 min. Be careful of the deer and wild turkey that inhabit this path! The lake front is a popular destination on the weekend. There are paved trails and beaches that have become a popular playground for fat bike riders. If you fancy some indoor mountain bike or BMX action, Ray’s MTB Park is the place to be.
Weather Forecast: Long winters, short summers. Milwaukee weather has a bit of an attitude. In the spring and fall it can be 70º one day, and close to freezing and raining the next. Try to come to Milwaukee in the summer if you want to take advantage of the lakefront. There are plenty of ethnic festivals that happen downtown and along the lake. Plan your trip accordingly to try and avoid fully booked hotels. The bike trails are best viewed in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. Be prepared and always pack a light jacket, it’s cooler near the lake.
Need For Speed: Every year, Milwaukee’s bike messengers throw the Milwaukee Messenger Invitational. It’s a weekend of alleycat racing and good times, attracting riders from across the Midwest and beyond.
Advocacy: The Wisconsin Bike Fed has done an amazing job making Milwaukee a better place to cycle. Over the past five years they’ve teamed up with the city and added hundreds of miles worth of bike paths and lanes.
Locals Only: The underwear bike ride. What started off as a small gathering is now one of the largest mass bike rides in the city. The ride happens monthly June through September.