Milwaukee is a city that moves to the rhythm of its own beat. The music scene here mirrors every ounce of its personality, paving the way for up-and-coming bands and national headliners alike. The many concert halls around town have character, adding a mystique to the venues. To look at them from…
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The City of Festivals doesn’t let a little cold keep us from throwing a party and inviting the whole world to join in. When Jack Frost bites, we bundle up or head indoors to keep the festive fun rolling all year long. So, bust out your mittens, pull on your coat, brew a big cup of cocoa and get…
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There’s no place like Milwaukee for the holidays! The Cream City is in the spirit of the season, and all around town, you’ll find events, experiences, shows and displays so full of festive cheer that will have even the Grinch-iest among us feeling merry and bright. Whether it’s holiday shows in the…
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All across Milwaukee, twinkling lights bring wonder to winter nights. Stroll through the city’s charming streets, cocoa in hand and snow at your feet. Music drifts through the chilly air as laughter and warmth fill the squares. The season feels merry, the city so bright. Here are 11 places to see…
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Milwaukee’s dining scene is buzzing. With fresh flavors, new vibes and bold ideas, it’s the perfect time to eat your way through the city. We’ve combed every neighborhood, from the streets of the Third Ward to riverside patios and airport terminals, to bring you the most exciting new doors that have…
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This story originally ran as part of the American City Business Journal’s Business of Travel Series, sponsored by Visit Milwaukee. Milwaukee has a way of defying scale. On paper, it is a mid-sized Great Lakes city. In person, it feels like it runs on the pulse of a place three times larger…
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Chicago has the Christkindlmarket. New York has Rockefeller Plaza. But Milwaukee has something even better that’s making spirits bright this season. Welcome to the Deer District Holiday Market. There’s no place like Milwaukee for the holidays, and this year, festive cheer lives in the land of the…
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Milwaukee does Black Friday differently. Sure, wander the city and you'll find stores all over town offering discounts and deals on just about everything, but many locals line up for an even more exclusive release. On Thanksgiving night, or in the wee hours of Friday morning, many locals brave the…
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Milwaukee knows how to party. Each year, the City of Festivals hosts more than 200 festivals, celebrating just about everything. We’ve got the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, one of the largest celebrations of Irish and Celtic culture in the world outside of Ireland, Irish Fest, and the…
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A golden thread weaves through Milwaukee's soul, connecting corner taverns to legendary breweries and linking generations of locals with wide-eyed visitors: beer. But only one beer stands the test of time from a brewing giant that helped build Milwaukee into “The Original Brew City. For over 122…
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