While research is the number one attraction, the Marquette University summer research program provides many other activities for program participants:
There are many opportunities for planned and unplanned outings and excursion. Summertime in Milwaukee provides many opportunities for entertainment, with an almost continuous program of ethnic festivals, lakefront festivals (such as Summerfest), musical and theatre attractions, and outdoor activities, including sailing on Lake Michigan. Milwaukee attractions describes these and other opportunities for recreation.