See why the Harley-Davidson Museum was recently awarded Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024

MILWAUKEE, USA (September 4, 2024) – Each year, Tripadvisor recognizes travelers’ favorite businesses around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. And this year, the Harley-Davidson Museum scored a spot at the top thanks to guest reviews. As one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations, the H-D 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 awarded Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Award for 2024, a recognition that honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

And the good times keep rolling throughout September at the Harley-Davidson Museum. With four more Thursdays, that means four more Bike Nights, featuring free live music, hot eats and cold drinks from MOTOR as well as miles and miles of rolling sculptures. Make tracks to the crossroads of 6^th & Canal before we say goodbye to Bike Nights for 2024.

September also marks your final opportunities to take a brand-new Harley-Davidson® #FreedomMachine out for a spin during our free Demo Saturdays. Throw a leg over a 2024 H-D® motorcycle and enjoy a little wind therapy throughout the Menomonee Valley to feel the fun and freedom that can only be found in the saddle of the most desirable motorcycles in the world.

And speaking of the valley, be sure to check out all the celebrations taking place during Valley Week, Sept. 14 – 21. Menomonee Valley Partners are celebrating 25 years of amazing work for the community. MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant will once again provide the backdrop for the Valley Business Bags Tournament on Sept. 16. On Sept. 20, test your knowledge about the area during Valley Trivia Night.

PROGRAMMING / EVENTS
Thursday Bike Night Concert Series, Thursdays, 5 – 9 p.m. through September
All bikes unite every Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and drink. All wheels welcome. Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, American Metal Whiskey, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, H-D Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery® & Official Harley-Davidson™ Trucks.

Sept. 5 – V-Rod® bike night with Classic Alice (Classic Rock Covers)
Sept. 12 – Trike & Servi-Car night with Blind Fiction (Blues)
Sept. 19 – Side Car night with Throwback Stereo (90s Covers)
Sept. 26 – Pre-1924 motorcycle night with Big Al Wetzel Band (Country)

Saturday Demo Rides, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. through September
Visit the Museum campus on Saturdays to experience the fun and freedom of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Riders with their motorcycle endorsement/license will be able to choose from a dozen of the latest and greatest #FreedomMachines from Harley-Davidson, 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 H-D Museum’s surrounding neighborhoods. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Riders and passengers must be at least 18 years of age. All riders (and passengers) must wear a helmet, eye protection, shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes with heel strap. All riders and passengers must bring their own riding gear. If the weather is looking dubious, stay tuned to the H-D Museum’s social channels or call 877-436-8738 for updates. Powered by: H-D Insurance, Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio & Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires.

Factory Tours
Harley-Davidson Factory Tours in 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 factory in Menomonee Falls, Wis. This tour takes place on the actual factory floor. The sights and sounds of the manufacturing of H-D® engines and transmissions is an experience like no other. This is a walking tour lasting about one hour. Safety googles and vests are provided. Fully enclosed walking shoes are required (1-inch heels max). Our highly rated ‘Engines 101” Class is also back in session! Tours and classes are offered on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding major holidays).
Advance reservations are required. Visit the Harley-Davidson Museum Web Store to make yours. Private group reservations may be accommodated; call 414-287-2789 for more information or reach out to us at groups@h-dmuseum.com.

Valley Week, Sept. 14 – 21
Valley Week showcases some of our favorite ways to experience the nature, destinations, and the Valley’s fascinating history right in the heart of Milwaukee. If you work in the Valley, grab a few buddies and enter your team into the Valley Business Bags Tournament taking place at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Sept. 16. And everyone is welcome to test their knowledge about the Menomonee Valley at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant on Sept. 20 for Valley Trivia Night.

MUST-SEE EXHIBITS AND INSTALLATIONS
“Creating a Legend: Art & Engineering at Harley-Davidson” (now open)
At Harley-Davidson, design and engineering work together to create machines with big emotional impact. Functional improvements fuel changes in look and feel, yet visual or market desires also shape operating innovations. The process of how ideas move from concept to prototype, and production involves a lot of people and many kinds of materials. From pencil and paper to CAD, clay, and 3-D printing, see how Harley-Davidson design and engineering teams have envisioned 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 H-D Museum.

Google Arts & Culture

Keep the celebration of Willie G. rolling! A tireless artist, enthusiastic rider, and grandson of a co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Willie G. Davidson is celebrated the world over for his contributions to the sport of motorcycling. Take a tour of the life and legacy of Harley-Davidson legend Willie G. in our latest Google Arts and Culture exhibit and get to know this creator of legendary H-D® 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 in to try the new menu at MOTOR, make your reservations now to try new favorites like the  Street Glide Smoked “Beet” Carbonara or the Strawberry Chicken A.G.G.  The Full menus can be found here: https://www.motorrestaurant.com/menus/all-day-menu

September Specials (available September 2)
Currywurst Chicken Wings
1 lb. jumbo chicken wings, seasoned, smoked and then fried to a crisp. Tossed in a traditional currywurst sauce, served with sauerkraut

German Beer Cheese Potato Soup

Creamy & cheesy potato soup made with German beer and roasted red potato. Topped with bacon crumbles and pretzel croutons.

Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

Thin chicken cutlet fried crispy and topped with Swiss cheese, braised red cabbage and beer-mustard sauce on toasted wheat bread. Served with a side of fries.

Black Forest Cake

Layers of chocolate sponge cake, dark-cherry & kirsch filling, whipped-cream frosting and dark chocolate shavings.

Save the Dates:
Bark & BBQ, Oct. 5
H-D 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 for the sport at the Harley-Davidson Museum. A visit to the H-D Museum is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. With an unrivaled collection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and memorabilia, a 20-acre, park-like campus, and a calendar full of activities, the H-D Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe. Make your 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 it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.