Pabst Mansion.

Built in 1892 for beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst, this 37-room Gilded Age estate is the nation’s premier example of Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture. Its striking exterior of steep gables and terra cotta lion’s-head motifs gives way to an opulent interior filled with hand-carved woodwork, hidden compartments, and period-advanced tech like an electric servants' call system. Nearly demolished for a parking lot in the 1970s, the mansion was saved by preservationists and meticulously restored. Visitors can explore the home’s rich history—which includes a 67-year stint as the archbishop's residence—via self-guided or docent-led tours. For a true Milwaukee experience, opt for the evening tour, which concludes with a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon.