Find out why the Harley-Davidson Museum was recently named a 2024 Traveler’s Choice Award winner by TripAdvisor » Urban Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, USA (September 4, 2024) – Every year, TripAdvisor identifies the businesses that travelers from around the world love the most, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. And this year, Harley-Davidson Museum reached the top Thanks to guest reviews. As one of Milwaukee’s top tourist attractions, the HD Museum brings thousands of regional, national and international visitors to our city each year. Now is the perfect time to see why the Harley-Davidson Museum has been honored with a 2024 Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Award. This award honors businesses that consistently receive great reviews by ranking in the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor.

And the good times continue throughout September at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Four more Thursdays, four more Bike Nightsincluding free Live music from MOTOR, hot food and cold drinks, plus miles of rolling sculptures. Make your way to the junction of 6^pearl & Channel before saying goodbye to Bike Nights in 2024.

September also marks your last opportunity to take a tour of an all-new Harley-Davidson® #FreedomMachine. free Demo on SaturdaysClimb aboard your 2024 HD® motorcycle and enjoy a gentle breeze through the Menomonee Valley; feel the fun and freedom that can be found in the saddle of one of the world’s most popular motorcycles.

And speaking of the valley, be sure to check out all the celebrations taking place during this period. Valley WeekSeptember 14-21. Menomonee Valley Partners Celebrating 25 years of great work for the community, MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant will once again be fundraising for the Valley Business Bags Tournament on September 16. Test your local knowledge at Valley Trivia Night on September 20.

PROGRAMMING / EVENTS
Thursday Bike Night Concert SeriesThursdays, 17:00 – 21:00 until September
All bikers gather every Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join other bikers (and not-so-bikers) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, mouthwatering rolling sculptures, and outdoor food and drinks. All wheels welcome. Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, American Metal Whiskey, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, HD Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery® and Official Harley-Davidson Trucks.

September 5th – V-Rod® Bike Night with Classic Alice (Classic Rock Covers)
September 12 – Trike & Servi-Car night with Blind Fiction (Blues)
September 19 – Side Car night with Retrospective Stereo (90s Covers)
September 26 – Pre-1924 Motorcycle Night with the Big Al Wetzel Band (Country)

Saturday Demo RidesFrom 10am to 4pm until September
Visit the Museum campus on Saturdays to experience the fun and freedom of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Riders with a motorcycle endorsement/license will have their pick of more than a dozen of Harley-Davidson’s latest and greatest #FreedomMachines, including Touring, Cruiser, Adventure Touring and Sportster® models. A pre-determined scenic route through the Menomonee Valley will give riders the chance to explore the neighborhoods surrounding the HD Museum. Registration is first-come, first-served. Riders and passengers must be at least 18 years old. All riders (and passengers) must wear a helmet, eye protection, shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes with heel straps. All riders and passengers must bring their own riding gear. If the weather looks questionable, follow the HD Museum’s social channels or call 877-436-8738 for updates. Powered by: HD Insurance, Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio & Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires.

Factory Tours
The Harley-Davidson Factory Tours of Wisconsin are back and better than ever! Guests are invited to “Walk the Line” and enjoy an all-new guided tour of the Powertrain Operations plant in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This tour takes place on the actual factory floor. The sights and sounds of the production of HD® engines and transmissions are a one-of-a-kind experience. This is a walking tour that lasts approximately one hour. Safety glasses and vests are provided. Fully enclosed walking shoes (1″ heel maximum) are required. Our highly rated “Motors 101” Class is also back! Tours and lessons are offered Mondays and Thursdays (except major holidays).
Reservations are required in advance. Visit Harley-Davidson Museum Web Store to make yours. Private group reservations are available; call 414-287-2789 or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Valley WeekSeptember 14-21
Valley Week showcases some of our favorite ways to experience nature, destinations, and the fascinating history of the Valley right in the heart of Milwaukee. If you work in the Valley, grab a few friends and bring your team Valley Work Bags Tournament It will take place at the Harley-Davidson Museum on September 16. And everyone is invited to test their knowledge of the Menomonee Valley at the MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant on September 20. Valley Quiz Night.

MUST SEE EXHIBITIONS AND INSTRUMENTS
“Creating a Legend: Art and Engineering at Harley-Davidson” (now open)
At Harley-Davidson, design and engineering work together to create machines with great emotional impact. Functional improvements fuel changes in look and feel, but visual or market desires also shape business innovations. The process of moving ideas from concept to prototype to production involves many people and many types of materials. From pencil and paper to CAD, clay and 3D printing, see how Harley-Davidson design and engineering teams have imagined iconic products for over 120 years. You can also take the opportunity to create your own masterpiece with sketch paper and hang your artwork in the HD Museum.

Google Arts and Culture

Keep the celebrations coming for Willie G. A tireless artist, enthusiastic rider, and grandson of the co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Willie G. Davidson celebrated worldwide for his contributions to motorcycling. Take a tour of the life and legacy of Harley-Davidson legend Willie G. in our latest Google Arts and Culture exhibition and get to know the creator of legendary HD® motorcycles and iconic designs.

MOTOR® BAR & RESTAURANT
This month, we’re celebrating Oktoberfest all month long with our German-inspired specials. And if you haven’t been to MOTOR yet to try the new menu, make a reservation now to try new favorites like the Street Glide Smoked “Beet” Carbonara or the Strawberry Chicken AGG. Full menus can be found here: https://www.motorrestaurant.com/menus/all-day-menu

September Features (Valid on September 2)
Currywurst Chicken Wings
1 lb. jumbo chicken wings, seasoned, smoked and then crispy fried. Tossed in a traditional curry sauce, served with sauerkraut

German Beer Cheese Potato Soup

Creamy, cheesy potato soup made with German beer and roasted red potatoes, topped with bacon crumbles and pretzel croutons.

Chicken schnitzel sandwich

Thin chicken cutlets are fried crispy and topped with Swiss cheese, braised red cabbage and beer mustard sauce, placed on toasted wheat bread. Served with French fries.

Black Forest Cake

Layered chocolate sponge cake, bitter cherries and cherry sauce, cream sauce and bitter chocolate chips.

Save the Dates:
Crust and BarbecueOctober 5th
HD Homecoming festival 2025, July 10-13

About the Harley-Davidson Museum
Discover culture and history through stories and interactive exhibits that celebrate expression, camaraderie and love of the sport at the Harley-Davidson Museum. A visit to the HD Museum is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. With a unique collection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and memorabilia, a 20-acre park-like campus and a calendar full of events, the HD Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist attractions for visitors from all over the world. Make plans to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum at: H-DMuseum.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.