The Blog

 

Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

Fair Fare: A Bite Around the Wisconsin State Fair

Good times are in the air at the Wisconsin State Fair! Next week, the summer celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun returns to the Wisconsin State Fair grounds, featuring the iconic giant slide, pig races, and menu items loaded with a day’s worth of calories in a single bite. With…

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Milwaukee Vibe Check

The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent theaters and intimate, independent music venues. They host up-and-coming acts, national headliners and local musicians, and they make…

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A Taste of Germany in Milwaukee

Old-world flavors meet first-class hospitality at these restaurants, the standard-bearers for Milwaukee's German heritage. Kegel’s Inn Born in Austria in 1892, John T. Kegel immigrated to the United States in 1911. After working as a trimmer and milkman, John was convinced by a long-time…

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One-Stop Shopping in Milwaukee

Shopping centers aren't just for finding the latest deals in fashion or gadgets. They are one-stop places where you can shop, dine, relax and be entertained for hours on end. Here are just a few of the area's shopping havens. From the ashes of tragedy, a flourishing marketplace and food hall in…

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Milwaukee Food Hall of Fame

Milwaukee’s food scene is a rich cultural melting pot, blending diverse cuisines with locally inspired flavors. This unique culinary crossroads has hungry visitors coming back time and again to explore even more. Bloody Mary No longer just a brunchtime drink, in Milwaukee, bloody marys have…

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Q&A with the Champagne of Comedians, Charlie Berens

Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the Pabst Theater in support of the Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert on July 25. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy Award-winner, “Top Chef” taster, proud Midwesterner and former promising little league prospect is set to bring the laughs…

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New in MKE: Vel R. Phillips Plaza

June is the week of new parks in Milwaukee! In addition to the Near West Side’s latest addition to the Harley-Davidson Campus, Davidson Park, on Friday, June 28, downtown Milwaukee welcomed its newest green space: Vel R. Phillips Plaza. The Plaza is located at 401 West Wisconsin Avenue, between…

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New in MKE: Davidson Park

On Monday, June 24, Davidson Park roared to life at the Harley-Davidson Juneau Avenue campus on Milwaukee’s Near West Side. Pioneered by the Harley-Davidson Foundation, the $20 million project was created in partnership with Heatherwick Studio, which oversaw the transformation of the space from a…

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Our 5 Favorite Things From Summerfest Weekend 1

Summerfest’s first weekend is in the books, and it had a little bit of everything that makes the world’s largest music festival a spectacular Milwaukee must-do. From fireworks at great heights to “Top Chef” bites, celeb cameos to headlining shows, and weather that reminded us of the beautiful…

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Baird Center Expansion

Now that the expansion is complete, the Baird Center will offer 52 state-of-the-art breakout rooms, 300,000 contiguous square feet of exhibition space, the stunning rooftop Baird Ballroom with city views, inclusive amenities and more!

Women's College Volleyball Showcase

Tickets for the Women’s College Volleyball Showcase, running from September 1-2 at Fiserv Forum, are on sale now. Get your single match tickets and two-day match packages today!