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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. 

60 Ideas for Daylight Savings

Get ready to fall back into an extra hour this weekend! As we turn our clocks back and gain an extra hour early Sunday morning, we thought of 60 ideas to help you maximize those added 60 minutes around town in Milwaukee! 1. Grab a Coffee Or even have time to grab another at one of Milwaukee’s many…

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A Day of Play: Active Family Fun

So, the kids have more energy than you know what to do with. It's a good thing Milwaukee’s indoor and outdoor playgrounds are here to run, slide, bounce and climb to the rescue. Some even come with views that are bound to recharge those drained parental batteries. The Northwestern Mutual Community…

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End-of-Summer Family Fun

Summer is winding to a close, and back-to-school is right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to soak up some family fun this summer before the first school bell rings! We’ve collected a list of activities to pack your day with fun for the whole family. From kiddos that love…

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Free and Easy Spring Activities in Milwaukee

Spring is in full swing in Milwaukee. Want to shake off cabin fever with a day out in Milwaukee without breaking the bank? Check out our list of free activities and spring into savings while exploring the Cream City! Found just steps from Milwaukee’s downtown, Lakeshore State Park, is the city’s…

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Memorial Day Weekend in Milwaukee 2023

Picture this: It’s a perfect 65 degrees* outside, and the clouds overhead pass swiftly, intermittently draping everything in sunlight, as a light breeze brushes past. All around, people walk their dogs, children play in their yards, and outdoor patios bubble with sparkling conversations. It’s an…

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23 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Milwaukee

It's home to many historical and architectural records, quirks, oddities, and points of interest. Here are 23 things you may not know about the “Good Land.” Home of the Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University basketball and countless other concerts and performances, Fiserv Forum is actually the…

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Once Upon A Time In MKE

When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true! Once upon a time, Disney princesses from far and wide visited the Miller High Life Theatre on December 8th to create a little Milwaukee magic. Don’t miss your chance to see all your favorite enchanted characters spring to life at the Miller High Life…

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game: 2023 Opening Day

Opening Day is upon us! All around the country, the smell of meat sizzling over hot charcoal coals, the buzz of parking lots before a ballgame, the crisp sounds of cracking bats, and the stunning spectacle of everything that makes baseball America’s game. The return of baseball is an unofficial…

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Hopping Down the Bunny Trail: Easter in Milwaukee 2023

Here comes Visit Milwaukee, hopping into spring 'cause see, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Believe it or not, Easter Sunday 2023 is just a month away, and we’ve got everything you need to plan your festive Sunday this April. So, unearth those bunny ears, dig out the egg-dying supplies, and…

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Slow & Steady: Nature’s Underdog Story

Attention Groundhog Day blog fans! We heard you. Your cries for critter content were deafening. Although to be entirely fair, we’re pretty sure at least some of the social media accounts are just burners held by our Copywriter. Nonetheless, critter content incoming! Everyone loves an underdog…

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