Milwaukee and the surrounding areas offer some of the best motorcycle riding in Wisconsin. Here are our top 5 Harley routes.
1. Lake Michigan Shoreline Loop (45 miles)
Start at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson on Silver Spring and head east to the lakefront. Follow Lincoln Memorial Drive north through Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, then loop back through River Hills.
**Best Time:** Summer evenings for sunset views **Difficulty:** Easy, mostly flat **Highlights:** Bradford Beach, Atwater Beach, Milwaukee Art Museum
2. Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (80 miles)
Head west from Milwaukee through Waukesha County into the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Rolling hills, winding roads, and beautiful scenery.
**Best Time:** Fall for foliage **Difficulty:** Moderate, some hills **Highlights:** Holy Hill, Lapham Peak, small-town Wisconsin
3. Historic Highway 83 North (60 miles)
Take Highway 83 north from Milwaukee through Hartford and West Bend. Classic Wisconsin countryside with farms, forests, and small towns.
**Best Time:** Spring and summer **Difficulty:** Easy **Highlights:** Hartford, West Bend, Pike Lake State Park
4. Great River Road (Full Day Trip)
Head west to the Mississippi River and follow the Great River Road. One of America's most scenic motorcycle routes.
**Best Time:** Any season **Difficulty:** Moderate to challenging **Highlights:** Mississippi River views, bluffs, river towns
5. Door County Peninsula (Weekend Trip)
Make a weekend of it and ride north to Door County. Stunning views, charming towns, and great food.
**Best Time:** Summer **Difficulty:** Easy, long ride **Highlights:** Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, Peninsula State Park
Riding Tips
- Check weather before heading out
- Fill up before leaving Milwaukee
- Bring layers (Wisconsin weather changes)
- Plan rest stops every 50-75 miles
- Ride with a buddy when possible
Local Stops
- Milwaukee Harley-Davidson (11310 W Silver Spring Dr)
- House of Harley (6221 W Layton Ave)
- Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson (Thiensville)
Ride safe and enjoy the open road! 🏍️