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 Veterans
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Veterans
Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront is one of the premier kite
flying areas in the country because of the consistent winds off
of Lake Michigan. The entire 80 acre Park is fill from the freeway
projects of the 50’s & 60’s, and projects out into
Lake Michigan. On June 1, 1984, the Milwaukee County Board said
in part, “The planned open meadows were intended to be
used for informal field games, and because of the prevalent winds,
to be used for KITE FLYING”. The huge Gift of Wings Windsock
flying in the Park is 50 feet long and lets everyone know when it
is time to GO FLY A KITE. Located in Downtown Milwaukee on Lincoln
Memorial Drive. Exit I-794.
 On
the Ground
Milwaukee is located in South Eastern Wisconsin, and is accessible
via several major highways.
Milwaukee is:
1-1/2 hour drive from Madison(via
I-94)
1-1/2 hour drive from Chicago (via I-90)
5-1/2 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via
I-94)BE AWARE THAT THE FREEWAY SYSTEM IS DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE IS UNDER EXTREME CONSTRUCTION. ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO ARRIVE!
From the west, straight into Milwaukee and head to I-794 exit Lincoln Memorial drive! Easy!! From the South, exit under the courthouse and East to the lake!!
From the North, exit North ave and then East to the Lake! All I can say is "Good Luck, and be Patient!"
 In
the Air
Milwaukee’s General Mitchell Field, located minutes from downtown
Milwaukee. Mitchell Field is also a great airport for General Aviation
to fly into. Park at Signature Flight Support. General
Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is a medium-hub airport
owned and operated by Milwaukee County. Mitchell’s 14 airlines
offer roughly 220 daily departures (plus 220 daily arrivals). Approximately
90 cities are served nonstop or direct from Mitchell International.
It is the largest airport in Wisconsin.
Hotels/Motels
Greater Milwaukee is home to some of the Midwest’s finest
hotels, as well as a delightful cross section of other accommodations
– from campgrounds to bed & breakfasts, motor lodges to
full-service resorts. Choose the property that best fits your needs
and experience Milwaukee’s Genuine American hospitality. Our pick for a great hotel is the Park East Hotel
overlooking Veterans Park. It's a easy walk to the field!!For
more information on Milwaukee, www.milwaukee.org.
Food
Milwaukee is renowned for its fine ethnic cuisine! There is something
to tantalize any taste – from German, to Italian, French,
Irish, Mexican, Indian, Greek and English, to brats, burgers and
frozen custard. You are certain to find a spot that satisfies your
craving – the choice is yours. The choice for great custard is easy..LEONS
Custard Stand, located at 27th street and Oklahoma ave. Just ask Yves!! Oooohh, it's so goooood! DON'T FORGET, Gift of Wings does sell
food and drinks during all events. Great tasty Johnsonville Brats, hot dogs, and Palermos Famous pizza!
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