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Essence

Luxurious Destinations That You Don't Have to Travel Far to 

August 15, 2022

This area has a long history of offering top of the line spa treatments for health and wellness due to the numerous natural water sources available.

WTMJ-TV TMJ4

Milwaukee Lakefront Events in July Generated $3.2M Economic Impact

August 4, 2022

The return of Milwaukee's lakefront events generated a major economic boost during the month of July.

U.S. News & World Report

24 Top Weekend Getaways From Chicago 

June 8, 2022

Located about 80 miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan is the Brew City of Milwaukee, which boasts more than 200 breweries, museums, festivals and the Harley-Davidson Museum.

BizTimes

Wisconsin Tourism Impact Rose 21% in 2021

June 8, 2022

Wisconsin’s tourism industry in 2021 generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact, up 21% over 2020, according to data released Wednesday by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

New York Times

52 Places for a Changed World

January 6, 2022

The 2022 list highlights places around the globe where travelers can be part of the solution.

Meetings Today

7 Historic Event Venues in Wisconsin

December 13, 2021

Historic venues always make for crowd-pleasing offsite locations for special events like receptions, awards ceremonies or even corporate meetings. In the Midwest, Wisconsin has a varied history that has produced a host of venues across the state that tell unique stories about its past.

MeetingsNet

Doubling Down on Conventions in Milwaukee

November 30, 2021

The Wisconsin Center District, which runs a trio of event facilities in downtown Milwaukee, is betting big that a major convention-center expansion will bring more and larger groups to the city.

Milwaukee Business Journal

Wisconsin Center convention bookings continue to rebound heading into 2022

November 25, 2021

The Visit Milwaukee team used that difficult year of 2020 and into 2021 to try to rebook as many events as possible. For larger conventions, that meant looking several years down the line as associations schedule their yearly events far in advance.

Only In Your State

Wisconsin's 135-mile Oak Leaf Trail Is Your Ticket To Milwaukee's Biggest Parks And Attractions

November 8, 2021

There's no need for a car to enjoy some of the best spots in Wisconsin’s largest city. If you’re a biker, hiker, runner, or walker you can explore the heart of Milwaukee via the Oak Leaf Trail, a 135-mile pedestrian route that encircles the city. It’s popular with both locals and visitors alike, and because it’s so long, you’ll find segments all over town. If you’ve spent any time in Milwaukee, you’ve probably encountered a stretch of the Oak Leaf. Here’s what you need to know about this incredible Wisconsin trail. 

CBS 58 WDJT-TV

Milwaukee takes down New York City to win 'best US city' in Twitter poll

November 6, 2021

There is plenty to love about Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and apparently, voters on Twitter agree as the Cream City won a national poll for the best city in the country Saturday morning, Nov. 6. 

After advancing to the finals, racking up victories over cities like Chicago and Minneapolis along the way, Milwaukee earned a championship victory over New York City, the country's largest city, with 70% of voters believing Milwaukee is the 'best city' in the country.

Connect Meetings

4 U.S. Convention Center Expansions to Have on Your Radar

October 25, 2021

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly Midwest meetup, Wisconsin’s Cream City is calling. 

Connect Faith

Milwaukee Prepares to Welcome Cru

October 22, 2021

Milwaukee will be teeming with 5,000 Cru college ministry staff and 1,800 children July 14 to 24, 2022, and the VISIT Milwaukee team couldn't be more excited to host them.

Travel + Leisure

Milwaukee's Black Holocaust Museum Will Open in February After Being Closed Over a Decade

October 13, 2021

The museum has been sharing its exhibits online since 2012.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 

The pandemic kept them off the road. Now, travel writers convene in Milwaukee, find find 'so much cool stuff going on.'

October 5, 2021

This is an example of a city that is a little off people's radar nationally for a travel destination," Bleiberg said. "Like  so many other cities this size there's so much cool stuff going on, there's so much to see. So we as an organization, our members are loving it here. And frankly that means that there's great stories to write."

Lonely Planet

10 must-do things on your trip to Milwaukee

September 25, 2021

Back in the day, Milwaukee was best known for beer, cheese and Happy Days, but the city has recently undergone a revival of sorts.  Between its thriving art and live music scene and its killer culinary cred, you’ll find plenty to do on your visit to Milwaukee.

Fox 6 WITI-TV

Milwaukee Tourism Flourishes Thanks to Ryder Cup

September 24, 2021

The Ryder Cup has brought people from all over to southeastern Wisconsin including the Milwaukee area. And that's good news for the city's tourism. 

Lonely Planet

From Summerfest to winter surfing, Milwaukee has plenty to do all year​

August 28, 2021

While Wisconsin gets a bad rap for its winters (and, truth be told, they are some of the coldest in the country), winter in Milwaukee has its charm. But warm weather fans are still in luck because the city has festivals, concerts, fairs and all sorts of unique distractions between spring and fall. 

Sports Destination Management

Sprecher 150 ARCA Menards Series Driving Excitement

August 26, 2021

Race fans in and around southeastern Wisconsin and throughout the upper Midwest are getting excited about the Sprecha 150 ARCA Menards Series events scheduled for Sunday, August 29 at the Milwaukee Mile Speedway. And for good reason.

Reise Magazine

Enjoy traveling the Great Lakes

Big cities, beach resorts, dunes, forests, wine regions: many people fulfill their dream of exploring the Great Lakes region by rental car. If you want to experience something special, you can enjoy Lake Michigan from the water - and take the car with you. The “Lake Express” catamaran takes you from Milwaukee in Wisconsin to Muskegon in Michigan.

Groups Today

A Milwaukee Cultural Tour

Milwaukee is a city that cherishes its roots while looking toward a vibrant future. The city has been and always will be powered by the people who call Milwaukee home. Embark on a journey spotlighting the diverse groups that make up the cultures of MKE.

Esquire

5 Unexpectedly Awesome Domestic Cities to Fuel Your Wanderlust

Alice Cooper said it’s pronounced mill-e-wah-que, which is Algonquin for “the good land.” What he failed to explain is what exactly makes Milwaukee so good.

The Daily Beast

Why is Everyone Surprised by How Cool Milwaukee Is?

In recent years, when I tell others that I’m from Milwaukee, I’m surprised by how many respond by saying they had recently visited. Virtually all of them tell me they loved the city and I can tell by the shock in their voices that every single one of them was surprised they had such a great time. What did they expect from the land of beer and cheese? Actually, they probably expected little more than fantastic beer and cheese (which they surely found) but were then blown away by everything else the city has to offer – and how cheap it is.

Conde Nast Traveler

Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago

January 28, 2021

On a drive of just over two hours, cruise past Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha (hit the brakes to load up on Wisconsin gold), and lakefront Milwaukee, on your way to Kohler.

Trade Show News Network

How CVBs Are Designing Virtual Experiences to Promote Their Destinations

April 9, 2020

In early April, VISIT Milwaukee launched a special video put together by staff to send a message of hope and solidarity to its clients, partners and community. This complements the CVB’s #GoodThingsBrewing in Milwaukee page, which features stories of Milwaukee residents coming together to support local businesses and each other during the pandemic.

Milwaukee Business Journal

Youth volleyball tournament provides boost to Wisconsin Center, downtown Milwaukee

As the region’s professional and college teams are finally able to bring fans back into stadiums, youth sporting events have also returned to downtown Milwaukee, providing a welcome economic boost.

Group Travel Leader

Milwaukee’s Rebound Year

January 1, 2021

Milwaukee was supposed to be Party Central in 2020. The Democratic National Convention was going to fill up the city, the Society of American Travel Writers was to open its readers’ eyes to the city’s charms, golf’s Ryder Cup was to be played only an hour away, and leisure groups aplenty were going to roll into town.

We know what happened instead.

However, the downer that was 2020 is in the rearview mirror. Group travel leaders now have the enviable opportunity to explore anew Milwaukee’s appealing mixture of art, history and pizazz as better times approach.

Today Show

The Best Places to Travel in 2020

January 3, 2020

You’re got some really great cities in this part of the country. Milwaukee has great food right now in that city, and also it’s site of the July Democratic National Convention, so a lot of people are going to be going there in the summertime.

USA Today - 10best

10 Beer Experiences You Should Experience in 2020

December 30, 2019

Milwaukee has been a beer city since before the craft beer boom; it's the home of Miller Brewing and the Original Pabst Headquarters. Even their baseball team is called the Brewers, celebrating the city's relationship with beer.

New York Times

36 Hours in Milwaukee

October 10, 2019

Welcome to this small town in big-city clothing, where bobbleheads, ice-cream cocktails and Frank Lloyd Wright are on your weekend itinerary.

Travel Channel

10 Reasons to Make Time for Milwaukee

October 3, 2019

Now is the time to give some love to one of the coolest – and certainly most underrated – cities in the Midwest.

Food + Wine

There's Never Been a Better Time to Eat and Drink Milwaukee

June 21, 2019

The Midwestern city is having a major moment—here are the bars, restaurants, cafés, and shops we can't get enough of.

Home Business

Have an Upcoming Business Trip to Milwaukee? Ensure These Places are in Your Travel Plans

June 17, 2019

Home Business Magazine visits Milwaukee to find the best places for business travelers to stay, work, and play.

New York Times

Our Guide to the Milwaukee Convention: A 'Spotted Cow' Isn't a Cow

March 12, 2019

"Miami had glamour; Houston, vastness. But in the race to win the 2020 Democratic National Convention, it was Milwaukee — plucky, proud and a little faded, that triumphed over its sunnier competitors.."

Midwest Living

New Experiences in Milwaukee This Year

February 6, 2019

"Following a year that saw the debut of a downtown street car and the opening of a major sports and entertainment complex, 2019 promises to keep the momentum going in Milwaukee with new sights, bites and experiences."

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Brew City: In Milwaukee, history is served up along with the beer

September 15, 2018

"Sometimes it seems as if every town in America has its own microbrewery. But one place has loved beer long before it became trendy: Milwaukee, a community whose heritage is intertwined with brewing."

Trivago Magazine

7 Coolest Hotels in Milwaukee Surrounded by the Best of the Third Coast

October 16, 2018

"Milwaukee’s downtown scene has undergone a rebirth of sorts over the past decade: Think top-tier chefs revitalizing the foodie scene; a stunning Riverwalk dotted with bustling bars and dining hotspots; big and bold public art; a new Milwaukee Bucks arena and world-class concert venue; and of course, hotels that capture the essence of the country’s chic yet approachable “Third Coast."

USA Today

Milwaukee Breweries from Classic to Craft

June 6, 2018

"A beer-making (and drinking) tradition that spans more than 175 years has earned Milwaukee the nickname Brew City."

Chicago Tribune

Milwaukee pours on the old style at these 7 neighborhood taverns

March 13, 2018

"Long before trendy gastropubs, tony taprooms and multiscreen sports bars, drinkers imbibed at the neighborhood tavern. That still happens in “Brew City” Milwaukee, whose oldest bars may lack frills and hype but make up for it with quirks and personality."

Chicago Tribune

Milwaukee's ‘Gallery Night & Day’ shows off city's vibrant art scene

September 20, 2017

“Wisconsin’s largest city has many charms: Summerfest, a less crowded lakefront, beer. More beer. But Brew City has a seriously good art scene, too, and it knows how to show it off during Gallery Night and Day.”

Travelocity

7 Insanely fun things you didn't know you could do in Milwaukee

September 07, 2017

“With its vibrant food scene and envious location on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has the charm that some other larger cities are lacking….If Milwaukee is not already on your radar, it should be! This city is constantly evolving, so there’s no time like the present for a visit.”

Conde Nast Traveler

Best Places to Go in 2022

December 1, 2021

The Great Lakes comprise 95,000 square miles of freshwater flanked by thick forests, historic sights, and skyline-speckled cities. But despite the waterside attractions, this stretch of the upper Midwest and Canada has long been off the cruise-industry map. Soon, those tides will turn.

CBS 58 WDJT-TV

Milwaukee takes down New York City to win 'best US city' in Twitter poll

November 6, 2021

There is plenty to love about Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and apparently, voters on Twitter agree as the Cream City won a national poll for the best city in the country Saturday morning, Nov. 6. 

After advancing to the finals, racking up victories over cities like Chicago and Minneapolis along the way, Milwaukee earned a championship victory over New York City, the country's largest city, with 70% of voters believing Milwaukee is the 'best city' in the country.