Best Place Milwaukee - Banquets & Hall Rental Local Attractions

A few of the most popular local attractions and their proximity to Best Place.
Bradley Center \| 2 Blocks
1001 N. 4th St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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	The Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was built through the generosity of the late Jane Bradley Pettit in memory of her father, Harry Lynde Bradley. The Bradley Center is home to four sports tenants: the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, the AHL Milwaukee Admirals, the Marquette University Golden Eagles (NCAA) men's basketball team and the Milwaukee Iron: AF2 Arena Football team. The facility hosts an estimated 2 million people each year and continues to be the No. 1 entertainment destination in Downtown Milwaukee.


Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin \| 2 Miles
500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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	Discovery World connects innovation, science, technology and the environment with exploration and learning through interactive exhibits and experiential learning programs. They are dedicated to helping people positively impact their communities by developing a better understanding of technology and the environment while fostering both innovation and creativity.


Frontier Airlines Center \| 4 Blocks
400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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	The Frontier Airlines Center is one of the world's most architecturally exhilarating and technologically robust convention facilities, located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Opened in 1998, the Midwest Airlines Center is one of the few convention centers we know of that people visit just to admire, but don't let that fool you; it's a hard-working facility in a hard-working city.


Harley-Davidson Museum \| 10 Blocks
400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
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	Nearly 105 years in the making, the Harley-Davidson Museum, located near downtown Milwaukee, opened its doors to the public on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The 130,000-square-foot Museum adds a new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience. Visitors will get a feel for the freedom, camaraderie and pride that Harley-Davidson riders experience every time they fire up their motorcycles. Within the walls of the Harley-Davidson Museum you will find motorcycles and artifacts that tell the story of the Motor Company's rich history and heritage. Every gallery and exhibit is a testimony to the legendary bikes, the people who built them and, of course, every individual who ever felt their powerful rumble on a long stretch of asphalt.


Hilton Milwaukee City Center \| 5 Blocks
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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		The historic Hilton Milwaukee City Center is located in the heart of the downtown Milwaukee and offers 34,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The Hilton is also connected to the Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee's largest convention facility.


Hotel Metro \| 10 Blocks
411 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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		The Historic Hotel Metro in Downtown Milwaukee. One of the most romantic places to stay in Milwaukee, this European-style boutique hotel is conveniently located downtown. You’ll enjoy being within walking distance of many attractions like the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Market and Cathedral Square featuring Jazz in the Park every Thursday during the summer.


Hyatt Regency Milwaukee \| 3 Blocks
333 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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		Come experience a new standard of Milwaukee hotels at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Over $19 million in complete hotel renovations make it the best in downtown Milwaukee. Experience the service that equals this great hotel!


InterContinental Milwaukee \| 6 Blocks
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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		InterContinental Milwaukee offers you the best in contemporary accommodations. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, this hotel has it all. If style and sophistication are what you are looking for in a hotel, look no further.



Marcus Center for the Performing Arts \| 6 Blocks
929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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	The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and hosts many different concerts, shows, and plays throughout the year.


Marquette University \| 6 Blocks
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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	Marquette University ranks 84th among the top national universities in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges, released by U.S. News & World Report. Marquette was listed among 262 U.S. universities that offer undergraduate majors, as well as master's and doctoral degrees, the premier category of institutions ranked by the publication.


Miller Park \| 3 Miles
201 South 46th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214
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	Miller Park – where a fan upon encountering the brick facade and structural elegance can't help but feel the reincarnation of baseball's romantic past. Intimate proximity to the players, natural grass, and a unique configuration separates this ballpark from any in the world.


Milwaukee Art Museum \| 2 Miles
750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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		The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.May 4, 2001, marked the initial unveiling of the Milwaukee Art Museum's new expansion and renovation which combines art, dramatic architecture and landscape design. Our new Quadracci Pavilion, the first Santiago Calatrava-designed building in the United States, features a 90-foot high glass-walled reception hall enclosed by the Burke Brise Soleil, a sunscreen that can be raised or lowered creating a unique moving sculpture.


Milwaukee County Zoo \| 6 Miles
10001 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
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		The Milwaukee County Zoo is considered among the finest Zoos in the country. It is situated on 200 wooded acres and is home to approximately 2500 animals, representing 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates.


Milwaukee Public Market \| 10 Blocks
400 N. Water St., Milwaukee WI 53202
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		One of Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destinations! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market. Eat in the Market’s second floor Palm Garden or take your purchases home to be enjoyed. Whatever your taste or craving – the Milwaukee Public Market has something to satisfy your appetite! The Market also showcases a variety of cooking classes in The Madame Kuony Demonstration Kitchen. Classes feature instructors ranging from their own vendors and local chefs to nationally known cookbook authors. The Palm Garden and Kitchen areas are also available for corporate team building events, company functions, and private parties.


Milwaukee Public Museum \| 6 Blocks
800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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		The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) was among some half dozen major American museums of natural and human history established during the last half of the 19th century. Its special distinction is that it began and remains a people's museum, instituted without wealthy benefactors, and has always been much larger and broader in scholarly scope than would be expected relative to the size of the population it serves.


Milwaukee Repertory Theater \| 6 Blocks
108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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		The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, founded by Mary Widrig John in 1954, as the Fred Miller Theatre Company, is located on the east bank of the Milwaukee River in the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex at 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is home to an eleven member Resident Acting Company. The name change in the late '50s reflected the theater's growing emphasis on a broad selection of classics and contemporary plays and its commitment to nurturing a resident acting company. The current power plant-converted location, houses the 720-seat Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the 218-seat Stiemke Theater, and the 118-seat Stackner Cabaret.


Milwaukee Riverwalk \| 3 Blocks
Downtown Milwaukee
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		Conceived in the 1990s to increase public access to the waterway, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has grown to include art displays water taxi landings, and other venues such as cafés, and brewpubs. The Milwaukee Riverwalk extends from the Historic Third Ward district to Caesars Park near Brady Street. It also links to the Henry Aaron State Trail and Lakeshore State Park. There are three segments of the Milwaukee Riverwalk: the Beerline B, Eastown & Westown, and the 3rd & 5th Ward. The Beerline B runs from McKinley Avenue to Caesars Park, the Eastown & Westown section from Juneau Avenue to I-794, and the 3rd & 5th Ward section from I-794 to Lake Michigan.


Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) \| 2 Miles
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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		For a memorable event in a picturesque setting, to an evening among the waterfalls, flowerbeds & cacti of the Mitchell Park Conservatory, rentals are available of the 3 domes & the lobby area.

Old World 3rd St. \| 2 Blocks
Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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	Old World Third Street is part of Milwaukee's heritage, with a strong German community. Here you can find the world-famous Mader's German Restaurant, Usinger's Sausage, Wisconsin Cheese Mart, The Spice House, and the Milwaukee County Historical Center. Come on down and explore this historic cobblestone street.


Pabst Mansion \| 1 Miles
2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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	In 1889, Captain Frederick Pabst commissioned Milwaukee architect, George Bowman Ferry to design a substantial mansion in the Flemish Renaissance Revival style on a large piece of property that Pabst had acquired some years earlier. For seven months, Ferry labored over designs for the future Pabst Residence. On June 27, 1890, a building permit was issued for the construction of the home at 2000 Grand Avenue. Over the next two years, dozens upon dozens of craftsman created the structure that we see today.


Potawatomi Bingo Casino \| 2 Miles
1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
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	Potawatomi Bingo Casino is a popular entertainment destination providing a broad, fun lineup of games like blackjack, craps, roulette, bingo, over 3,100 slot machines, off-track betting, and a poker room along with delicious food and live shows.


The Iron Horse Hotel \| 10 Blocks
500 W. Florida St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
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	The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee is the transformation of a 100-year-old warehouse into a luxury Milwaukee boutique hotel that delivers an authentic Milwaukee experience. As the industry's first upscale hotel geared for business travelers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike, this Milwaukee hotel meets the distinct needs of both corporate and leisure guests with special services, unparalleled amenities and 100 loft-style guest rooms.


The Pfister Hotel \| 1 Miles
424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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		The Pfister Hotel has been the premier downtown Milwaukee hotel for over a century, and continues to celebrate a tradition of gracious service and impeccable style. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the extraordinary architecture, and a welcoming ambiance marked by a priceless Victorian art collection which rivals that of any hotel in the world.


University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \| 2 Miles
2200 E. Kenwood Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201
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		UWM, a vibrant, diverse and relevant university, connects students to the cultural and economic heart of the state – preparing their minds and resumés for the global economy. UWM enrolls and graduates more Wisconsin residents than any other institution of higher learning. The university is proud to be the most diverse campus in the state. Our expanding research portfolio and strategic partnerships demonstrate our commitment.

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