Since this blog celebrates inventions and the inventing community, we recommend that your first stop be a testament to American ingenuity and grit. And, what better place to be shrouded in grit — as well as motor oil and leather — than the Harley-Davidson Museum? Located at the crossroads of 6th and Canal Streets, the museum features more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, dating back to Serial Number One, the oldest known Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, stories of extraordinary products, people, history, and Harley-Davidson culture, never-before-seen archives you can tour, a 20-acre museum campus on the Milwaukee riverfront, with views of the city skyline and Motor Bar & Restaurant.

In keeping with American classics, why not take in some of America’s pastime at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers? Miller Park, which was completed in 2001, features North America’s only fan-shaped convertible roof, which can open and close in less than 10 minutes. The Brewers have only been to the World Series once (1982) when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. But much like the grittiness held dear by citizens of Brew City, the Brewers are frequently in the hunt for the National League Central Division title.

Less than two miles from the park, you can find its namesake — the Miller Brewery, which offers free tours of its facilities. According to the Miller website the tour “begins with a video depicting Frederick Miller’s historic arrival in Milwaukee to the company’s transition to modern day brewing. Get up-close views of our packaging center, shipping and distribution warehouse, brewhouse and one-of-a-kind historic Miller Caves where you will have the opportunity to meet Fredrick Miller himself! Soft drinks are available for guests under 21 or upon request.”

If you’re looking for activities that are a bit more sober, check out some German Expressionism at the Milwaukee Art Museum, take in a show at The Milwaukee Repertory Theater or enjoy some haute cuisine while enjoying views of Lake Michigan at Pier Wisconsin.

For the outdoors enthusiast, Milwaukee invites you to stroll the grounds of the Basilica of Saint Josaphat, a Franciscan parish located in the Historic South Side of Milwaukee, or lush foliage of Kettle Moraine State Forest, which offers more than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests.

No matter what you do in Milwaukee, the great people of the Midwest always guarantee a pleasant time. Just remember to pack your chaps, helmet and riding gloves.

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Inventionland has been getting some high-profile press lately, including a feature on the Fox Business Network and two international workspace blogs! Celebrated for its unique design, Inventionland is an eye-catching attention getter.  Of course, we already knew that to be the case.

Fox Business Network cameras joined Mr. D. at Inventionland, where they filmed him inside Davy’s Treehouse and on the trademark Treehouse slide. “Inventionland is like a big playground for creative people,” said George during his interview with Lauren Simonetti. “We try to keep everybody in a state of mind that is real creative and real positive, because the world of inventing can be a crazy up-and-down world. It’s a state of mind.”

George also got the chance to talk to Simonetti about some of Davison’s products, including Twister Caps, the Meatball Baker and the Hydro Bone. At the end of the segment, George offered some words of encouragement to potential inventors, after recalling the process involved in his first invention.

“Don’t feel like you are all alone. People don’t know how to develop new products in a simplified way. But, the Davison Inventing Method makes it simple: get confidentiality established and then find somebody that has put a lot of inventions into the stores. If you come to us, we have the most new inventions in stores out of any company in our industry.”

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Mr. D. also got the chance to further explain the Davison method on “The Morning Blend,” Milwaukee’s live morning talk show that features local businesses, non-profits, events and celebrities. “That process is something I’ve been working on for 20 years. Inventing, affordability and storytelling… all inside the inventing method,” Mr. D. says.

Morning Blend host Wild Bill Wood of Ft. Meyers, Florida, asks viewers, “Have you ever had an idea to make the world a simpler, happier or maybe more convenient place to live?” Cue Mr. D. riding his signature yellow Treehouse slide inside Inventionland. Mr. D. goes on to show viewers a cross-section of Davison products.

Mr. D. also got the chance to speak with Shawn Tempesta of the Las Vegas Morning Blend, where he showcases the Water Rocket and Twister Caps, among other products. Mr. D. says that Davison sets itself apart in the inventing community, because most successful inventors don’t offer their services to the public – but Davison does.

And, great news, the Davison Team has even more great news about Mr. D and Inventionland!  Check back here for our second article about Mr. D, Davison and Inventionland in the media.

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