Welcome to Milwaukee!
Hey, this is a little guide to things in Milwaukee for those of you visiting from out of town. If you’re looking for anything specific feel free to reach out to us, otherwise we have some suggestions below:
Friday Fish Fry
An iconic Milwaukee Tradition
Cocktail Bars
- Foundation (Tiki Bar)
- Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (historic cocktail spot)
- At Random (ice cream cocktails)
- The Tin Widow
Bar Bars
- Old German Beer Hall
- Tracks Tavern (divey, has food)
- County Clare (very charming Bed & Breakfast that also has food and drinks)
- Monicas (fun dive)
Food
- Strange Town (great vegan food and atmosphere)
- Dorsia (pasta flights)
- Vanguard (gourmet glizzies & vegan options)
- Conejitos (cheap Mexican food)
- Easy Tyger (ramen)
- Culvers (the BEST custard - Drue)
- Kopp’s (the BEST custard - Michael)
- La Masa (empanadas)
- Uncle Wolfies
- Comet Cafe (good vegetarian options)
- Von Trier (cool German bar)
- Landmark Lanes (bowling alley that is also a massive bar - fun vibes)
- Cafe Corazon (cool Mexican restaurant in an old house)
- Nessun Dorma (date night vibes)
- North Shore Boulangerie
Sightseeing / Things To Do
Bayview Area
- Vintage Shops:
- Waterfront:
- South Shore Beer Garden (beautiful views)
Downtown
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Harley-Davidson Museum
- Downtown Books Bought & Sold (cool bookstore with cats that live there)
- Summerfest (live music)
- Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory (indoor plant domes)
- Milwaukee Public Market
- North Point Lighthouse
- 3rd Street Market Hall
North of Downtown
- Estabrook Beer Garden (cool beer garden in the park for playing cards and hanging out)
- Hubbard Park Beer Garden (cool beer garden in the woods)
Getting Around
- Uber/Lyfts are pretty cheap
- Milwaukee County Bus System - goes most places close by
- The Hop Streetcar that goes to parts of downtown
- Biking - use the Oak Leaf Trail to get around