Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Welcome to Cream City aka Milwaukee, Wisconsin in your RVshare RV rental! Milwaukee is the largest city in the state and is the 30th largest city in the United States in terms of population. The city is a very popular location for those looking to vacation on Lake Michigan. The lake area is home to swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, multicultural dining and festivals each year during the warm seasons. Milwaukee is famous for it’s large amount of arenas and performing arts venues, public art and monuments, a large variety of ethnic cuisine, and a great sports scene. Milwaukee is one of the best vacation spots in the Midwest, especially in the summertime with it being on Lake Michigan. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Milwaukee isn’t necessarily known for being a largely popular vacation city, which makes it even more surprising when people rant and rave about it when they return. Lake Michigan is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the country, combining that with all the great attractions makes an RV rental Milwaukee WI a can’t lose adventure!
Popular Tourist Attractions in an RV Rental Milwaukee Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Zoo
The Milwaukee County Zoo is one of the finest zoological attractions in the country, with over 2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles in habitats specific to certain regions of the world on its 200 wooded acres. The zoo is home to over 1,800 animals and has been a leader in conservation and education since its inception in 1892. The zoo has animals such as orangutans, kangaroos, jaguars, elephants, bonobos, and kudus, to name some of the very popular ones on hand. It is one of the more popular attractions in Milwaukee that the entire group is sure to enjoy and is a must see in a Class A RV rental Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum has a collection of over 30,000 works of art from some of the most famous artists in history. The museum also features the award winning Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The brise soleil of the structure now serves as an identifying symbol for the city of Milwaukee. Some of the museums most famous artists in the collections include Winslow Homer, Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Frank Lloyd Wright, to name a few. The internationally recognized building, combined with the extensively impressive collection, makes this one of the finest art museums in the entire country. It would be a shame for you not to visit while here in Milwaukee.
Historic Third Ward
The Historic Third Ward is a historic warehouse district in Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is a neighborhood in the National Register of Historic Places. The Third Ward is one of the city’s main hubs for business, art, and modern housing and is a top tourist attraction in Milwaukee. There is over 450 businesses in the area that range from specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries and theatres, creative businesses and housing. The neighborhood was named a top 12 ArtPlace in 2013 and is home to the award winning Riverwalk and the Milwaukee Public Market. There are festivals in the Third Ward each year including Summerfest and weekly ethnic festivals, which draw over 2,000,000 people annually. The Historic Third Ward is one of the coolest revitalized neighborhoods in all of the country. Check it out!
Campgrounds and State / National Parks
Fond du Lac / Eden KOA
Fond du Lac / Eden KOA is located at Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. Here you can fish, boat, and swim on Lake Winnebago and enjoy other attractions within the area. You can travel to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Kettle Moraine State Forest or visit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Museum. This campground is only about an hour away from Downtown Milwaukee as well, so getting to Brew City is very easy. There are plenty of RV sites at the campground, many of which are full hookups. Amenities include wifi, swimming pool, fishing, bike rentals, game room, hot tub, playground, jumping pillow, and much more. Fond du Lac / Eden KOA is a perfect campground for your camper rental Milwaukee WI.
Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground
This campground is about 40 minutes north of Milwaukee and offers easy access to all the attractions of the area. Lake Lenwood is 20 acres and is a 50-foot deep spring fed glacial lake that offers all forms of water activities. There is also a beach with picnic areas to relax at when not in the water. There are RV sites for all sizes of RVs and include many full hookups. Amenities include wifi & cable TV, RV dump stations, clean restrooms & showers, lake & beach, pets, on-site store, and more. This campground has so much for families and groups of travelers to do, you’ll never be bored here! Park that trailer rental Milwaukee WI at Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground and take a load off!
Country View Campground
Located a half hour southwest of Downtown Milwaukee, County View Campground is a convenient place to park your RV when you’re done journeying Milwaukee. There is a very large number of RV sites, many of which are full hookups and offer a wide range of sizes. Amenities at the campground include a heated swimming pool, game room, playground, picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, petting zoo, clean restrooms & showers, laundry, and much more. This is one of the more convenient campgrounds to stay when looking to travel around Milwaukee and because it offers so many great amenities and activities for the guests. You’ll love this place in your camper rental Milwaukee Wisconsin!
Events
Sports
Milwaukee is a city that is rich in sports culture and history and is currently home to 5 professional sports teams, two of which a major franchises. The two major franchises are the Milwaukee Brewers(MLB) and the Milwaukee Bucks(NBA); both have a long history on the American sports scene. The only NFL football team in the state is located in Green Bay, which is about two hours north, is also a huge team in terms of support in Milwaukee. The Packers have even played some of their games in Milwaukee throughout the history of their franchise. Whatever time of the year you visit the city, you will be able to catch a great game from one of these teams. It doesn’t get much more fun than this!
Festivals
One of the nicknames of Milwaukee is “The City of Festivals” and that isn’t by mistake. The city is home to some of the greatest ethnic and seasonal festivals all year round. You can attend the incredible State Fair, which reached a record 1 million people. The Irish Fest in Milwaukee is one of the largest in the world, if not the largest and attracts visitors every year from around the world. SummerFest is also one of the city’s most popular festivals each year that seems to only increase in attendance annually. There are also festivals that are specific to music, arts & crafts, history, holidays, food & drink, and much more. This might be the premiere city for festivals in the entire country. These festivals go hand-in-hand with a trailer rental Milwaukee!
We have no doubt in our mind that you’re going to love and remember Milwaukee in your RVshare RV rental. This is a special city in the Midwest and provides visitors an experience that not too many other cities can offer. Be there or be square!
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