Travels far and near are highlighted in National Geographic's annual roster of must-see destinations -- and one of the top places to explore in 2023 happens to be in the Midwest.
Milwaukee landed on the magazine's "25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023" list, joining a breadth of locations like Cairo, Egypt and Busan, South Korea.
So, what makes Milwaukee a hub for adventure?
National Geographic lauded the city its rich cultural history, vibrant downtown area and lakefront scenery.
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Highlighting a revamped downtown with riverside promenades, hotels, concert venues and the recently-opened Fiserv Forum, the magazine wrote that Wisconsin's largest city is "turning heads beyond the Great Lakes."
The city's beer and cheese culture shines through for it's status as a tourist destination, with numerous breweries located throughout the city and a wide variety of dairy options at the Milwaukee Public Market.
Milwaukee's museums, such as the Harley-Davidson Museum and Milwaukee Art Museum, show different ends of the city's diverse and vibrant cultural history, which is also echoed in the revitalization of traditional neighborhoods throughout the city.
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The list also recognized four other spots in the U.S., including Charleston, S.C., San Francisco, Utah and Big Bend National Park in Texas.
A full list of locations for the 2023 list can be found here.
