Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, Discovery World sits along the pristine shores of Lake Michigan with breathtaking views of the Milwaukee skyline. This vibrant urban setting offers easy accessibility while providing a uniquely lakefront business experience where natural beauty meets downtown sophistication.
Discovery World's impressive 120,000-square-foot science and technology center transforms into an extraordinary corporate venue, offering multiple breathtaking event spaces.
The Roger & Judy Smith Family Pilot House features a stunning 360-degree circular ballroom with panoramic lake and skyline views, The Pavilion provides over 9,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space. The unique Reiman Aquarium and Promenade create enchanting networking environments, and all venues benefit from interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art facilities. Bartolotta Catering & Events, the exclusive caterer, delivers award-winning cuisine and impeccable service, while our experienced event planning team ensures flawless execution with meticulous attention to detail.
This versatile venue serves as the ideal setting for diverse corporate functions including product launches and brand activations, executive retreats and board meetings, corporate galas and award ceremonies, team building events and workshops, client entertainment and hospitality events, conferences and trade shows, as well as corporate training and seminars.
Whether hosting intimate executive gatherings or large-scale corporate celebrations, Discovery World's combination of scientific innovation, architectural beauty, and exceptional service creates memorable events.
When you host an event at Discovery World, you not only enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine, first-class service, and a one-of-a-kind venue, you also support Discovery World's mission to inspire and educate through science.
Discovery World in Milwaukee is a family-friendly science and technology museum on the shores of Lake Michigan. Here, you'll find a wide variety of interactive STEM exhibits, including the Reiman Aquarium, as well as immersive experiences. Designed to spark creativity, innovations and “aha” moments, Discovery World offers hands-on learning opportunities for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination to explore the natural world and set out to discover the answers to all your curiosities.
Learn more about the science and technology museum’s must-see exhibits, events and everything you need to know before you visit with our guide to Discovery World.
★ ★ ★ - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner since 2006.
Named one of America's Top 100 Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast in 2017.
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant is set in a sleek, stylish space in the Cudahy Tower in downtown Milwaukee. Its menu emphasizes seasonal ingredients and its wine list is among the most extensive in the city. Bacchus offers several exclusive spaces for private events, including a glass-enclosed conservatory. Valet is available Monday through Saturday from 5 - 9 PM.
★ ★ ★ ★ - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner since 1998
Milwaukee's only all-French wine list
DiRoNA Awarded Restaurant
James Beard Award Best Chef Midwest 2008 - Adam Siegel
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro’s beautiful setting in a park pavilion overlooking Lake Michigan and its award-winning cuisine have made it one of the premier dining and special event destinations in Milwaukee since 1995. The menu ranges from traditional to modern.
Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant Milwaukee residents and visitors love, set on the shore of Lake Michigan. Our restaurant offers a premier lakefront dining experience and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The interior features a three-sided bar, a raw bar, an open kitchen, and a private dining room available for special events and parties. A seasonal outdoor patio features a full bar, Adirondack chairs, and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee's skyline.
Harbor House specializes in oysters, selling more than 10,000 each month and offering a different variety each day depending on what's available and fresh. In addition to fresh fish and seafood options, the menu offers a variety of specialty dishes, from steak and pasta to sandwiches, salads, and a signature hamburger. Sunday brunch features raw bar offerings, salads, desserts, and both breakfast and lunch entrée options.
Nestled along the public boat launch to Lake Michigan, Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina is an updated venue that is here to serve all those drawn to this freshwater coastline. The team at Roundhouse Beer Garden serves up snacks, drinks, and sundries and is your one-stop shop before setting sail on Lake Michigan.
Not heading out on the water? No problem! Food and drinks purchased at Roundhouse Beer Garden can be enjoyed on the comfortable park-like lawn surrounding our building.
Profits to Parks - drinking at Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina supports future Milwaukee County park projects
Operated by The Bartolotta Restaurants, Downtown Kitchen is the go-to gathering place for breakfast, lunch, meetings, and more in the U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Enjoy a wide variety of artisanal sandwiches, fresh salads, Northpoint burgers, and more in a modern, comfortable space, all while you experience the outstanding service and hospitality you’ve come to expect from The Bartolotta Restaurants.
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 West St. Paul Avenue, serves as the "gateway" Photo outside of the Milwaukee Intermodal Stationto downtown Milwaukee. It is an important transportation link for the Milwaukee area. More than 1.3 million passengers per year use the facility to make connections to Amtrak's Hiawatha Service and Empire Builder, as well as to Greyhound and other local and regional bus services.
The facility offers a variety of amenities, including food service through the All Aboard Café and vending machines, as well as an ATM, free Wi-Fi for waiting passengers, bicycle racks, and a convenient passenger drop-off lane in the front of the building.
Visit the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum to experience the rich history and culture of the iconic brand. Through engaging stories and interactive exhibits, guests can explore the legacy of camaraderie, self-expression, and love for the open road.
Home to an unparalleled collection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and memorabilia, the H-D Museum spans two floors of exhibits and sits on a scenic 20-acre park-like campus. Visitors can enjoy unique shopping and dining experiences, as well as a full calendar of events and activities.
No matter how long your visit, a trip to the H-D Museum is an experience that will last a lifetime.
American Family Field, 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.
Fiserv Forum is much more than just the new home for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball. Designed to reflect the heritage, history and personality of Milwaukee while actively projecting progress, accessibility and a renewed sense of community, the state of the art, 714,000 square foot arena is the hub of entertainment in Wisconsin and the engine that drives growth in downtown Milwaukee.
Over the coming years, the 30-acre district surrounding Fiserv Forum will become the largest development project ever undertaken in downtown Milwaukee. Combining entertainment, residential and commercial spaces, the new district will transform Milwaukee and serve as a catalyst for driving development throughout the region.
Featuring an active plaza space designed for year-round community use outside, and sweeping views both into the bowl and out to the city throughout the interior, Fiserv Forum is being built to redefine world class fan experience and highlight the communal nature of attending live entertainment.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is the largest art museum in the state of Wisconsin, housing a Collection of more than 30,000 works and hosting an impressive lineup of internationally regarded exhibitions. The Museum sees almost 400,000 visitors each year, with nearly 21,500 holding annual Museum memberships. The Museum’s stellar art education program serves over 50,000 youth each year through programs, tours, and internships.
Bradford Beach, a jewel among the nation's urban beaches, provides an exceptional summer destination, drawing crowds with its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. This well-maintained beach offers a pristine environment, teeming with diverse activities, breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, and generous expanses of sand for sunbathing and swimming. What sets Bradford Beach apart is its commitment to accessibility, featuring a thoughtfully designed pathway that extends directly to the water's edge, ensuring that individuals with mobility challenges can fully enjoy the waterfront experience. Moreover, the availability of two types of beach wheelchairs underscores the beach's dedication to inclusivity, making it one of the most accessible beaches in the United States.
As a vital part of Milwaukee's expansive network of 1,400 acres of beaches and parkland, Bradford Beach holds a prominent position, its downtown location and exceptional amenities contributing to its recognition as one of Travel Channel's top 11 city beaches. This distinction highlights the beach's appeal as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a refreshing and enjoyable lakeside experience. Visitors can expect a clean, safe and fun experience. The beach is very accessible. The views are amazing. Bradford Beach is a popular summer spot.
McKinley Marina, Milwaukee County's only public lakefront marina, offers 655 slips with floating docks. The annual rental fee includes security, parking, electricity, water and other amenities. Full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience store with marine maintenance and safety supplies are also on-site.
Veterans Park, along Lake Michigan's shore, offers a kite store, large open grassy areas, a section of the paved Oak Leaf Trail, and a 14-acre lagoon with paddle boat rentals. To commemorate each branch of the military services, Veterans Park features a court of honor.
A celebration of our city’s cuisine, diversity, and culture all happening on one of the most cherished and historic blocks downtown.
3rd Street Market Hall is where locals and visitors alike come together to enjoy the best of our city.
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 featuring instructors ranging from our 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
Henry Maier Festival Park by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
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In addition to Summerfest, Henry Maier Festival Park hosts a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events, attracting nearly 1.2 million people. The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures, the histories and traditions of various nationalities, harmony in the community, civic pride and provide a showcase for performing arts, activities and recreation for the public and employment opportunities for the youth of the community.
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Práticas sustentáveis
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Diversidade e Inclusão
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