tours

MILLER PARK TOURS
One Brewers Way. 414-902-4005. Experience the magnificence of one of the country’s most outstanding, roofed baseball stadiums while enjoying an exclusive tour that includes the Visiting Clubhouse, the Visiting Dugout, the Home Bullpen, a walk around the warning track, Bob Uecker’s broadcast booth, the press box, luxury Club Level, and other behind-the-scenes attractions. Tours cover one half mile and last approximately 70 minutes. Tour routes subject to change. Private group tours available year round for groups of 20 people or more, and walk-up tours are available seasonally. Visit www.brewers.com to check available tour times.

MILLER BREWING COMPANY
4251 W. State Street. Ph. 931-2337. Experience brewing history since 1855 in a newly renovated Visitor Center. See production from brewing to bottling and distribution. Don’t forget to visit our Historic Caves where Fred Miller himself will invite you to our Bavarian-Style Miller Inn for free samples (only for those 21 and older). Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. year round. Sunday hours available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call for daily tour times. Bring your love for beer and an I.D.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY TOUR
W156 N9000 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls (Powertrain operations) ,offers public tours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. In addition, Steel Toe Tours begin at the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee at 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Wed. and Fri. Included in the Steel Toe Tours are tickets to the museum, transportation to the Pilgrim Road plant, a 1.5 hour tour of the Powertrain operations, a souvenir photo and a souvenir Steel Toe pin. Steel Toe tours also will be offered on Thurs. June-August. For information call the factory tour line, 877-883-1450 or the museum at 877-436-8738.

GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY
616 W. Virginia St. 431-8683. Tours 2 & 4 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 2, 4, and 6 p.m. Fri. and 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Buy and sample at The Tasting Room, open daily noon to 6 p.m. Locally distilled spirits include gin, brandy, vodka and absinthe.

SPRECHER BREWING COMPANY
701 W. Glendale Ave. 414-964-2739. Milwaukee’s original microbrewery, nationally known for fine European style beers and gourmet sodas. Only a few miles north of downtown. Call for tour info. Gift shop open seven days a week (except for major holidays) 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

IROQUOIS BOAT TOURS
505 N. Riverwalk Way, between W. Michigan St. and W. Clybourn Ave. 414-294-9450. MilwaukeeÕs favorite tour boat for more than 40 years offers narrated sightseeing tours of the Milwaukee River, harbor and lakefront every day at noon and 4 p.m. until Sept. 7; Sat. & Sun. only through Sept. 30. History cruises led by Historic Milwaukee at 2 p.m. every day through Sept. 30. Happy hour cruises also available.

MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY
613 Second St. 226-2337; Small-scale craft brewery operated by Milwaukee Ale House. Regular tours 4 & 5 p.m. Fri.; 3, 4 & 5 p.m. Sat.

CEDAR CREEK WINERY
Corner of Bridge and Washington Sts. in Cedarburg. Ph. 262-377-8020 or 1-800-827-8020. Tours and tastings 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, year-round. Tour includes the limestone cellars where fermenting, aging and bottling occurs, then concludes with sampling of delicate whites to robust reds. Gift shop.

LAKE MICHIGAN SPORT FISHING
Fishing charters in search of several varieties of salmon introduced into Lake Michigan and native trout are available all along the Lake Michigan shoreline, but especially in Racine, Port Washington and Sheboygan. At the center of Great Lakes sports fishing is picturesque and historic Port Washington. Look for Captain Chad Biersach of C&D Charters in Port Washington for a full or half day of fishing action.

RIVERWALK BOAT TOURS & RENTALS
Pere Marquette Park, 3rd Street between State Street and Kilbourn Avenue. Ten-person, self-driven pontoon boats and variety of public river cruises - Margarita Mondays, Tiki Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Funky Fridays and Social Saturdays. Also weekend brewery tours, private and corporate charters.

MILWAUKEE TOURS

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE WALKING TOURS 414-277-7795.
“Skywaukee Walking Tours” Saturdays only Oct. 17-Dec. 26, starting at the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor atrium beside TJ MAXX. Visit www.historicmilwaukee.org for more info and special tours.

KBC TOUR COMPANY, Wauwatosa. 800-704-9049 or www.kbctourcompany.com. Experienced tour director Kay Collins offers knowledgeable custom tours.

MILWAUKEE FOOD TOURS
Discover Milwaukee’s most delicious neighborhoods. Visit city’s favorite eateries with a guided walking tour. Includes tastings that add up to a meal, plus stories of Milwaukee’s rich immigrant past. Custom tour planning including factory tours, progressive dinners and cooking demonstrations available for groups of all sizes. Book tours by calling 1-800-979-3370 or at www.MilwaukeeFoodTour.com. Use www.KeyMilwaukee.com coupon for special discount.

TOUR MILWAUKEE 414-232-9348
Walking tour company emphasizing food and information about Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Midwest. Enjoy Milwaukee morsels on the move through various areas of downtown. Sit-down style dining provided at multiple locations includes entrees, desserts, wine and beer tastings. Tickets available at www.tourmilwaukee.net

URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY TOURS 414-271-9417
offers walking tours, cruises celebrating cultural diversity. Saturdays and Sundays beginning in May. Call (414) 271-9417.