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Henry Maier Festival Park

200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Ranked #15 of 78 attractions in Milwaukee
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Description: Situated on the Lake Michigan shore, this park plays host to Milwaukee's sizzling summer circuit of ethnic and music festivals.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I first attended Summerfest thirty years ago, before the Park was developed. Things have, needless to say, improved dramatically. Summerfest is a great music festival--the world's largest, they say. But with this immense festival park, there's room for all the fans, for all the sound, for all the food, and all the beer. Nothing beats strolling around the grounds on... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

It's always a great time to people watch, eat junk food, and enjoy music and shopping! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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What can I say? What do I need to say? It's Milwaukee's lakefront festival park. It's "The Summerfest Grounds". It's the home of "The Big Gig". If you are from the Greater Milwaukee area, (or IN the area) the week-to-ten days surrounding the Fourth of July, there's nothing like it. Almost every weekend the rest of the summer (only a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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For out of towner's. They would love it! The concert's, food and activities are awsome for the whole family... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Great place for Milwaukee to hold their ethnic and musical festivals. When you want to get a way from the noise-walk along the lake there. Clean bathrooms. Nice skyride with great views. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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I love going to the Henry Maier Festival Park for Summerfest and all of the other cultural festivals. Parking is never a problem. There are plenty of lots. If you don't mind walking, the prices for lots are cheaper a few blocks away. There are also shuttles that pick people up from park and rides and various local bars. There... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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We tend to try and hit up at least two or three festivals every summer. SummerFest may be the BIG one but it tends to be too crowded and full of rude people. Go to ethnic ones to experience different cultures and a variety of foods and music. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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The venue has all the Millwaukee Festivals.Summerfest, Irish Fest, Polish Fest,etc. Sit on the Lake Michigan and has a fair amount of acres. Newly upgraded each year, the traffic flow and food lines continue to improve. Easy to find, hard to park. Take the park and ride, or your bike or a cab. Area is connected to The Third Ward. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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I go to summerfest every year at Henry Maier Festival Park. I take vacation from my job overseas and fly home once a year (sometimes twice for Lolla), just for summerfest. It is the single greatest even in modern history. I travel to many many many music festivals every year, and summerfest, by far, is the best. Maybe it is... More

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Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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A nice park, with adequate bathrooms, restaurants and diversions. The location is great, with an excellent view of Lake Michigan. On the other hand, the price of beer and food has gone way up, and the entertainment is there to cater to baby boomers with very little for someone between 12 and 40, regardless of the festival. Every year ticket... More

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