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. 

Plan Your Dream Itinerary with the Milwaukee Digital Visitors Map

Introducing your new favorite tool to explore the Cream City, the Milwaukee Digital Visitors Map! This interactive digital counterpart to the popular Official Visitors Map also offers you the power to plan your itinerary from the palm of your hand. Getting from A to B to everything you want to see…

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15 New New Year’s Resolutions

Each year, over half the population sets out with good intentions, setting New Year’s resolutions to be our best selves. By the second Friday of January, however, about a quarter of all resolutioners will have given up on these annual declarations. It’s a phenomenon known as “Quitters Day.” But…

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Coming in 2025: Milwaukee's New & Upcoming Developments

Milwaukee, what a year. As the clock ticks down on 2024 and we come to its final days, we’re reminded of what a remarkable 12 months this year has been for our city. The $456 million expansion to Baird Center opened its doors. The Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks and Marquette Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball…

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2024 Milwaukee Holiday Gift Guide

This holiday season, skip the lines and find the perfect present for everyone on your list! From unique gifts to craft goods, our guide has everything you need to add a personal touch. We've thought of a few ideas to help you find the perfect present at Milwaukee area shops and businesses to make…

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Q&A with Paul Wellington & Nealita Nelson of "LEGO Masters"

Milwaukee is the land of Cream City brick, but for one dynamic building duo, siblings Paul Wellington and Nealita Nelson, their calling came in the form of an entirely different type of brick. Third-place finalists in Season 4 of the FOX hit show “Lego Masters,” Paul and Nealita got to showcase…

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11 Places We'd Take Moo Deng in Milwaukee

Moo Deng mania is here. And we’re here for it. The perpetually damp pygmy hippo from Thailand has taken the internet by storm, stealing hearts and biting kneecaps. She’s become an icon, a legend, an agent of chaos and an unyielding influencer of the global community, bringing us all together in…

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Visit Milwaukee's Refreshed Brand Colors

Welcome to the new era of Visit Milwaukee. Welcome to a new look and feel that can be described in just three words: Fresh, flavor, forward. This is a brand for the city, by the city. Born from the feedback of more than a thousand Milwaukeeans, the brand captures the heartbeat of Milwaukee and the…

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414 Day in Milwaukee 2024

In Milwaukee, it’s all 4 1 and 1 4 all on 414 Day. A day mirroring the city’s area code (414), on April 14 every year, Milwaukee swells to a fever pitch in a grand celebration of local pride for everything that makes Milwaukee home. From live events to giveaways throughout the day, you can discover…

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Groundhog Day in Milwaukee Itinerary

Okay, campers, rise and shine! Put on your booties because it’s cooold out there. That’s right, it’s Groundhog Day! A magnificent holiday where we look to the largest species of ground squirrel to predict our future. Celebrating the midway point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox, we…

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