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. 

Thomas Dambo Troll Sculpture Coming to Wauwatosa Park

Halt! All who seek passage to the Visit Milwaukee blog must answer a riddle. In the green fields of a new park, I’ll rest and make my Tosa mark. Four seasons, by night and by day, Watching visitors picnic and play. Tell me then, dear reader of the blog What creature do you see in the fog? If…

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The Five Dynamic Districts of Wauwatosa

Just minutes away from downtown, the enchanting suburb of Wauwatosa feels like something straight out of a fairy tale. But once you take a moment to explore the charming shops, family-friendly events and sensational dining offerings, you’ll soon begin to notice that each of its five districts is…

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Wauwatosa Summer Events 2024

Summertime in the Cream City means more. More sunny afternoons on the beach. More breezy days at beer gardens. More scoops of creamy frozen custard. And a seemingly endless array of ways to celebrate summer in Milwaukee. With a packed festival season and events like the Tour of America’s Dairyland…

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Milwaukee Museum Days Scavenger Hunt

Milwaukee Museum Days is right around the corner! In celebration of the city’s countless exceptional museums, from January 18 – 28, you can get discounts and deals on admission to 30 museums throughout the area. From a $15 ticket to the Harley-Davidson Museum and Milwaukee Public Museum to $5…

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5 Bobbleheads You Never Knew You Needed

A desktop staple, a key piece of any sports fan’s décor, an agreeable accomplice, the nodding ceramic figurines, known as bobbleheads, are an inseparable part of pop culture. From “The Office” to your office, bobbleheads offer a window into their owner's passions. While many feature sporting…

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Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

Here in the City of Festivals, you can celebrate just about anything. With more than 100 festivals throughout the city, from cultural celebrations to music festivals, there's something for everyone. This year, VISIT Milwaukee is thrilled to sponsor the nation's first Hip-Hop week. A celebration of…

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Wauwatosa Public Art Guide

Wauwatosa’s combination of galleries and public art makes it a perfect destination for serious and casual art aficionados alike. And when your eyes need a break from browsing, you’ll find plenty of spots to kick back, relax and refresh. Tosa’s commitment to art is exemplified by the commissioning…

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2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival

The MKE Black Theatre Festival is back in 2023 and bigger than ever. The largest festival yet, the three-week-long celebration designed to support Black creatives features a series of free events as well as two full-production plays: “Mud Row” and “The Meeting.” Kicking off today, August 9, head to…

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Milwaukee Mural Art-Inerary

Over the past several years, Milwaukee has grown into a flourishing landscape of public art. From the annual exhibitions established by Sculpture Milwaukee to the many vibrant murals adding splashes of color to our cityscape, art is everywhere you look in the Cream City. As you make your way around…

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Art-Inspired Itinerary

Calling all art aficionados, immersive enthusiasts, and the creatively inclined! They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, but an artistic retreat leading you through some of the finest art museums in the southeastern Wisconsin area is priceless. With this art-inerary as your guide, you can explore…

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