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Milwaukee EventsIn addition to its many cultural and historic landmarks, this destination hosts a number of outstanding festivals and events that may coincide with your visit.
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In late February, the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show begins at the Wisconsin Center. The regular sports calendar includes the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show , which draws crowds to the Wisconsin State Fair Park in early March.
Two of Milwaukee's top cultural events are the Lakefront Festival of Arts in June and Summerfest , held in late June and early July. Ethnic festivals include Polish Fest in June and Festa Italiana , Bastille Days and German Fest in July.
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Big-name entertainment is a given during August's Wisconsin State Fair . Also in August are the Irish Fest and Mexican Fiesta . Indian Summer Festival and Glendale's Oktoberfest take place in September.
More than 50 ethnic groups gather in mid-November for the Holiday Folk Fair International , which salutes Old World culture.
Each season of the year is celebrated with a spectacular flower show at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory—“The Domes.” Waves of color and fragrance delight the senses during the Spring Floral Show , late April through May, and the Summer Floral Show , held from June to mid-September. The Fall Show at the Domes takes place from late September to mid-November. The Holiday Floral Show is held from late November to early January, and the Garden Train Show , held from early January to late March, closes the season.
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Milwaukee, WI
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Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Conference Center5105 S Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207
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596,974
Elevation
740 ft.
Sales Tax
The sales tax in Milwaukee is 5.6 percent. In addition there is a 9.5 percent tax on hotel rooms, a 3 percent tax on car rentals and a .5 percent tax on food and beverage purchases.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(414) 933-4444
Hospitals
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, (414) 649-6000; Aurora Sinai Medical Center, (414) 219-2000; Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, (414) 585-1000; Froedtert Hospital, (414) 805-3666; and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis Hospital, (414) 647-5000.
Visitor Information
648 N. Plankinton Ave. Suite 425 Milwaukee, WI 53203-2501. Phone:(414)273-3950 or (800)231-0903
Air Travel
General Mitchell International Airport
Rental Cars
Hertz, at the airport, (414) 747-5200 or (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Rail Service
Amtrak, 433 W. St. Paul Ave. at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, provides railroad passenger service to the city; phone (414) 271-9037 or (800) 872-7245 for reservations.
Buses
The Greyhound Lines Inc. terminal is at 433 W. St. Paul Ave. at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station; phone (414) 272-2156 or (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
All taxis in Milwaukee use the meter system. The fare is $5 for the first mile, $2.50 for each additional mile and $1 for each additional person. Taxis can be ordered by phone or hired at taxi stands at most major hotels. American United is the city's major taxi service; phone (414) 220-5000.
Public Transportation
The Milwaukee County Transit System, 1942 N. 17th St., operates 22-hour service throughout Milwaukee County and eastern Waukesha County. The fare is $2.25; $1.10 (ages 6-11, ages 65+ and disabled persons with ID). Exact fare is required. For schedule and route information, phone (414) 344-6711 daily Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8-4:30 or TTY (414) 937-3299 Mon.-Fri. 8-4.
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