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Food & Drink

Old Fashioneds

The Old Fashioned, in fact, is the original cocktail, dating back to the early 19th century. While most use Whiskey, the Wisconsin version is all about the brandy and muddled fruit. Here in Milwaukee, we also like to add some locally-made bitters from Bittercube.

Cheese Curds

The curd is the word in Milwaukee! And fried cheese curds are even better, especially when they’re battered in Lakefront Brewery’s Eastside Dark.

Local Coffee

Leave the chain coffee to Boston and Seattle. When you’re in Milwaukee, you drink local. Get to know our coffee scene with one of the founders of Colectivo Coffee.

Fish Fry

Milwaukee as we know it today was founded by predominantly Catholic European immigrants, so it’s no surprise that fish on Friday became a citywide offering year round. It’s a tradition families of many backgrounds keep today – check out the unique take created by Chef Miguel at the United Community Center.

Frozen Custard

Richer and creamier than ice cream thanks to the addition of egg yolks, frozen custard is Milwaukee’s favorite frozen treat. Milwaukee is home to the world’s largest concentration of frozen custard shops, earning the city the unofficial title of “frozen custard capital of the world.”

International Flavor

From Syrian to Ethiopian, Nepalese to Vietnamese, it’s deliciously comforting to know that you don’t have to go far to try flavors from around the world when you’re in Milwaukee, including the tastes of St. Lucia at Jewels Caribbean.

Outdoor Dining

Milwaukeeans just can’t help but celebrate the city’s sublime summer weather with alfresco drinking and dining, from beer gardens to restaurant patios like you’ll find at Ristorante Bartolotta's La Terraza.

Food Halls

Combine the convenience and flexibility of a food court with quality, local foods and you have a food hall. These destinations provide space and support to entrepreneurs of all kinds, from new restauranteurs to pop-ups – just like Confectionately Yours at Sherman Phoenix.

Entertainment

Local Music

Milwaukee’s music scene includes a slate of incredibly maintained historic venues, studio collectives for musicians of all genres, and Radio Milwaukee, a community radio station that champions local musicians and local stories.

Film

Milwaukee’s vibrant film community includes stalwarts like the Milwaukee Film Festival, and NO Studios, a hub for local filmmakers and creatives founded by Oscar-winning Milwaukee native John Ridley.

Performing Arts

Milwaukee is home to both the oldest and largest performing arts companies in the state, as well as a strong community of indie arts groups - these artistic powerhouses foster the next generation of performing artists, ensuring Milwaukee and its visitors will be enriched by the arts for decades to come.

City of Festivals

With about 100 festivals every year, it’s no wonder Milwaukee is called the “City of Festivals.” We celebrate everything here, from our ethnic heritage to the simple deliciousness of garlic!

Museums

There’s so much to discover at Milwaukee’s 17 downtown museums, from natural history to science and technology, and the history of the people who built our city. Take a look with Dr. Bert Davis of America’s Black Holocaust Museum.

Sculpture Milwaukee

Couldn't your daily life use more world-class art? Sculpture Milwaukee brings museum-quality pieces to downtown Milwaukee every year, transforming a city street into an open air art gallery.

Milwaukee County Zoo

Get up close and personal with wildlife at the Milwaukee County Zoo, where more than 3,000 animals from around the world make their home.

Murals

Let muralist David Mark Zimmerman (better known as Bigshot Robot) introduce you to the vibrant murals that bring creativity to humble overpasses, forgotten alley walls, and even gas stations.

Outdoors

Sunrise on Lake Michigan

Start your day joining Capt. Bob De Vorse of Sea Dog Sailing to take in the sunrise over Lake Michigan, sparkling over the blue and turquoise waters of the Fresh Coast.

Kayaking

There’s nothing like hopping in a kayak, dipping your paddle in the water, and exploring Milwaukee’s river system powered by your own two arms. Take it from Milwaukee Kayak Company!

RiverWalk

Milwaukee is intersected by three rivers, and while there are many fun ways to explore the water, one of the best keeps your feet firmly planted on the ground while you stroll the 3-mile award-winning RiverWalk.

Alice's Garden

In the Lindsay Heights neighborhood lies a beautiful community garden, built on land formerly used as part of the underground railroad. Let Venice Williams introduce you to Alice’s Garden.

Beaches

When you imagine a beach vacation, you may not picture Milwaukee. But we have a sandy summertime scene that might surprise you! Visitors are often amazed by our “in-land ocean” and there are many white-sand options to help you enjoy the scenery.

Biking

Cruise along hundreds of miles of bike trails in the Greater Milwaukee area surrounded by outstanding and ever-changing scenery - it's great to explore on two wheels!

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Architecture

From gilded age opulence to a medieval chapel moved stone by stone, to Art Deco skyscrapers and the post-modern elegance of the Milwaukee Art Museum, all you have to do to see Milwaukee’s history is look up!

Mitchell Street

The Milwaukee we know today has been built and reimagined by immigrants from around the world since the 18th century. Get to know the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood, first populated by Polish immigrants and now home to a diverse population including the Syrian and Somali refugees who founded Damascus Gate.

Shop Local

A trip to Milwaukee isn’t complete without taking a piece of the city home with you. Luckily, Milwaukee has many locally-owned shops and collectives to purchase the wares of our extraordinary makers and creatives, like Bronzeville Collective.

Foamation

The Cheesehead is a worldwide symbol of sports fandom – and in Milwaukee, you can make your own, and so much more.

Houses of Worship

When European immigrants originally settled in Milwaukee, they built churches with soaring towers that you can still see throughout the city. But today, our community has more than 1,000 houses of worship of all denominations. Take a look with Pardeep Kaleka of the Interfaith Council.

Accessible Attractions

Travelers of all abilities can enjoy Milwaukee’s natural beauty and its incredible variety of attractions, thanks to beach wheelchairs, sensory-friendly performances, accessible transit, and more.

Hotels

Find your next home away from home in Milwaukee, where you can stay in a historic brewery, soaring modern hotel towers, a mattress factory turned motorcycle haven, and much more.

MKE's Newest Neighborhood

Once home to the world-renowned Pabst Brewing Company, The Brewery District is now a vibrant, mixed-use, and sustainable neighborhood. Jim Haertel from Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery was there from the start.