VISIT Milwaukee Media Newsletter

Motorcycle Madness

It's an entire month of cool in Milwaukee with the official opening of the new Harley-Davidson Museum in July! Be a part of an American-made legend – exhibits include a procession of historic motorcycles, dating back to the original, the famous Serial One. See a Harley owned by the 'King' himself, Elvis Presley, pay homage to the inner rebel born of the James Dean era, and see the incarnation of Easy Rider. Experience the excitement of 1920s board track racing and trace the development of the passion and camaraderie of early motorcycle clubs. See what makes the famous 'potato potato' sound recognized the world over, and see what it feels like to sit on a Harley-Davidson and make the road your own. This one-of-a-kind museum is guaranteed to draw international visitors and media attention for years to come.  Click here for complete article.

Luck be a Lady Tonight

After almost two years of construction, Potawatomi Bingo Casino's 500,000 square-foot expansion is now open to guests, making Wisconsin's No. 1 entertainment destination bigger and better than ever. With 750,000 square-feet of gaming, dining and entertainment, the Casino is providing guests with more options than ever before. For more information, visit www.paysbig.com or call (800) PAYSBIG.

Lost at Sea

Milwaukee is a place with a lengthy maritime heritage that boasts its own record of shipwrecks on Lake Michigan.  Now the Milwaukee Public Museum contributes to this history by bringing a spectacular exhibit to the Jewel of the Great Lakes.  TITANIC:  The Artifact Exhibition opens its doors on October 10, 2008.  This astounding exhibit will feature actual artifacts from the ship and will tell the story of the Titanic from construction to destruction to recovery.  Click here to read the complete article.

Fashion Finds

Style and sophistication, trendy and traditional all fuse in this Jewel of the Great Lakes fashion scene!  Milwaukee boasts a wealth of fashion forward boutiques and specialty shops around the city.  From Brady Street to the Third Ward, the culture and elegance of Milwaukee's unique shopping scene will catch visitors off guard!  Click here for the complete article.

Milwaukee with New Eyes

Looking for something with a little more freedom?  Milwaukee Segway Tours are just right!  Located in the Discovery World building, this unique mode of transportation combines technology, fun, and an opportunity to see Milwaukee in a new light.  This two-hour, guided tour includes a quick lesson that will have you easily gliding along Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront on one of the most unique modes of transportation available!  [Back to Press Releases Main]