Guidebook for Milwaukee - Paul's food and fun recommendations

Paul
Guidebook for Milwaukee - Paul's food and fun recommendations

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun atmosphere, good happy hour, located in the newly restored "Pabst City" historic brewing district. Check out the copper brewing kettles next door, and take a photo of the iconic Pabst Brewery sign. Don't forget to visit The Best Place nearby for all things PBR. http://www.jacksonsmke.com/
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub Milwaukee
1203 N 10th St
Fun atmosphere, good happy hour, located in the newly restored "Pabst City" historic brewing district. Check out the copper brewing kettles next door, and take a photo of the iconic Pabst Brewery sign. Don't forget to visit The Best Place nearby for all things PBR. http://www.jacksonsmke.com/
Historic place to have a beer, buy some PBR swag, and take a great informative tour.
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Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
917 W Juneau Ave
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Historic place to have a beer, buy some PBR swag, and take a great informative tour.
Best tour in the city. Go for a tour on a Friday night and get the fish fry complete with live polka band in the attached beer hall. During the summer you'll have to make reservations for tour ahead of time or they will sell out.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce St
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Best tour in the city. Go for a tour on a Friday night and get the fish fry complete with live polka band in the attached beer hall. During the summer you'll have to make reservations for tour ahead of time or they will sell out.
Cool small German beer bar with authentic decor, great outdoor patio.
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Von Trier
2235 N Farwell Ave
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Cool small German beer bar with authentic decor, great outdoor patio.
Beautiful Irish Pub with great beer garden.
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Paddy's Irish Pub
2339 N Murray Ave
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Beautiful Irish Pub with great beer garden.
One of city's most fun (for everyone) gay nightclubs.
This Is It
418 E Wells St
One of city's most fun (for everyone) gay nightclubs.
A loungy dive bar, Sandy's favorite bar in Milwaukee. Good mixed drinks. Low key.
Jamo's
1800 N Arlington Pl
A loungy dive bar, Sandy's favorite bar in Milwaukee. Good mixed drinks. Low key.
Oldest tavern in the city. Get iconic bumper sticker when you close the place down. Has pool tables and metal tip darts.
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Wolski's Tavern
1836 N Pulaski St
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Oldest tavern in the city. Get iconic bumper sticker when you close the place down. Has pool tables and metal tip darts.
Spy-themed nightclub, unique and really popular with tourists - worth a visit. Not knowing the password nor quite how to find it is half the fun.
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SafeHouse
779 N Front St
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Spy-themed nightclub, unique and really popular with tourists - worth a visit. Not knowing the password nor quite how to find it is half the fun.
Good bar food, popular for sports, good sidewalk scene.
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Hooligans Milwaukee
2017 E North Ave
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Good bar food, popular for sports, good sidewalk scene.
Unassuming dive bar.
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Regano's Roman Coin
1004 E Brady St
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Unassuming dive bar.
Good neighborhood bar.
The Standard Tavern
1754 North Franklin Place
Good neighborhood bar.
Good selection of wine, good menu, dark and trendy. Nice options for outdoor seating on sidewalk out front and private patio in back. http://www.balzacwinebar.com/
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington Pl
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Good selection of wine, good menu, dark and trendy. Nice options for outdoor seating on sidewalk out front and private patio in back. http://www.balzacwinebar.com/
Gritty live music bar with karaoke and open mics during the week.
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Up- And -Under
1216 E Brady St
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Gritty live music bar with karaoke and open mics during the week.
One of the best beer bars in the country - yes that's right. Worth the Uber if you're really into your beer selection. http://mysugarmaple.com/
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Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln Ave
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One of the best beer bars in the country - yes that's right. Worth the Uber if you're really into your beer selection. http://mysugarmaple.com/
Loved by Milwaukeeans. Dark and retro in all the best ways. Serves only ice cream drinks and cocktails. Check the hours before showing up.
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At Random
2501 S Delaware Ave
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Loved by Milwaukeeans. Dark and retro in all the best ways. Serves only ice cream drinks and cocktails. Check the hours before showing up.
Fun hipster hangout with good beer and cocktails.
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Burnhearts
2599 S Logan Ave
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Fun hipster hangout with good beer and cocktails.
Good for sidewalk day drinking and catching all things football... soccer, that is. New impressive outdoor patio and screen for big matches.
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Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady St
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Good for sidewalk day drinking and catching all things football... soccer, that is. New impressive outdoor patio and screen for big matches.
A popular place for ALL kinds and all ages to go dancing and people watch. It's fantastically outdated, generally referred to as "Victim's," and I (Sandy) find it kind of awesome.
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Victor's
1230 N Van Buren St
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A popular place for ALL kinds and all ages to go dancing and people watch. It's fantastically outdated, generally referred to as "Victim's," and I (Sandy) find it kind of awesome.
The kind of bar you would build in your basement. 120+ gins and 100+ whiskeys on the menu.
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Tin Widow
703 South 2nd Street
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The kind of bar you would build in your basement. 120+ gins and 100+ whiskeys on the menu.
Oldest and only tiki bar in the city worth going to, in my opinion.
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The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen St
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Oldest and only tiki bar in the city worth going to, in my opinion.
If you were into the alt music scene in the 80-90's, hit this place up on a Friday night. Great for dancing.
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Mad Planet
533 E Center St
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If you were into the alt music scene in the 80-90's, hit this place up on a Friday night. Great for dancing.
Craft brewery with northwoods flavor. Perfect for day drinking. Popular outdoor patio on a busy street. http://www.blackhuskybrewing.com/
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黑赫斯基酿造厂
909 E Locust St
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Craft brewery with northwoods flavor. Perfect for day drinking. Popular outdoor patio on a busy street. http://www.blackhuskybrewing.com/
On the 23rd floor of the historic Pfister Hotel, is an upscale cocktail lounge with incredible city views. http://www.blumilwaukee.com/
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Blu
424 E Wisconsin Ave
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On the 23rd floor of the historic Pfister Hotel, is an upscale cocktail lounge with incredible city views. http://www.blumilwaukee.com/
On the 9th floor rooftop of the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel in the trendy Third Ward neighborhood, it's Milwaukee's newest place to be seen.
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The Outsider
310 E Chicago St
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On the 9th floor rooftop of the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel in the trendy Third Ward neighborhood, it's Milwaukee's newest place to be seen.
Milwaukee's first distillery since prohibition makes local craft and small batch spirits. Tasting room and really fun boozy tours. http://www.greatlakesdistillery.com/?age-verified=29d3836de0
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Great Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia St
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Milwaukee's first distillery since prohibition makes local craft and small batch spirits. Tasting room and really fun boozy tours. http://www.greatlakesdistillery.com/?age-verified=29d3836de0
Milwaukee's oldest cocktail lounge is worth the visit! It specializes in depression-era cocktails, and mixes over 500 cocktails - order by flavor profile, they'll bring you exactly what you are thirsty for. Interior is dark and inviting. It's a Milwaukee institution.
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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th St
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Milwaukee's oldest cocktail lounge is worth the visit! It specializes in depression-era cocktails, and mixes over 500 cocktails - order by flavor profile, they'll bring you exactly what you are thirsty for. Interior is dark and inviting. It's a Milwaukee institution.
Milwuakee's version of an upscale urban lounge with a dress code. This is probably the place you want to get all dressed up take your bachelorette party. And bachelor party, because it's where the bachelorettes are.
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Plum Lounge
780 N Jefferson St
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Milwuakee's version of an upscale urban lounge with a dress code. This is probably the place you want to get all dressed up take your bachelorette party. And bachelor party, because it's where the bachelorettes are.
Another good microbrewery relatively new to the city — beers and food and fun scene. http://www.goodcitybrewing.com/
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Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell Ave
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Another good microbrewery relatively new to the city — beers and food and fun scene. http://www.goodcitybrewing.com/
Milwaukee microbrew. Large space for a beer and a game of bags. https://thirdspacebrewing.com/
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Third Space Brewing
1505 W St Paul Ave
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Milwaukee microbrew. Large space for a beer and a game of bags. https://thirdspacebrewing.com/
Another microbrew to hang out and have a few. Serves up ales and IPA's. http://citylightsbrewing.com/home/
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City Lights 酿酒公司
2200 W Mt Vernon Ave
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Another microbrew to hang out and have a few. Serves up ales and IPA's. http://citylightsbrewing.com/home/
I hear this is the place to go on a Saturday night if you want to dress to impress and catch a touring DJ.
Lucid Light Lounge
729 N Milwaukee St
I hear this is the place to go on a Saturday night if you want to dress to impress and catch a touring DJ.
So yeah, it's a tavern you pedal to get to other taverns. Why not? Book for groups and parties. (Seasonal.) http://www.pedaltavern.com/
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Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
820 S Water St
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So yeah, it's a tavern you pedal to get to other taverns. Why not? Book for groups and parties. (Seasonal.) http://www.pedaltavern.com/
Drink where it all began. A number of brews on tap, food menu available.
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Captain Pabst Pilot House (formerly Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom)
1037 West Juneau Avenue
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Drink where it all began. A number of brews on tap, food menu available.
Rated one of the best pubs for craft beer in the country.
Romans' Pub
3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Rated one of the best pubs for craft beer in the country.
Yet another great craft beer location.
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Palm Tavern
2989 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Yet another great craft beer location.
Solid local brewery and taproom. Serves food. See what' on tap: http://www.eagleparkbrewing.com/.
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Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton St
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Solid local brewery and taproom. Serves food. See what' on tap: http://www.eagleparkbrewing.com/.
Only a three block walk from home to this microbrewer with good strong beers.
Dead Bird Brewing
1726 N 5th St
Only a three block walk from home to this microbrewer with good strong beers.

Food Scene

Iconic cracker thin crust, old school, mom and pop, greasy pizza. Yum. A Milwaukee institution. http://www.zaffirospizza.com/
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Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar
1724 N Farwell Ave
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Iconic cracker thin crust, old school, mom and pop, greasy pizza. Yum. A Milwaukee institution. http://www.zaffirospizza.com/
Great Italian Market offering all things old world Italian. Sandwiches and salads, etc. at the deli counter. Dine in or take out. http://www.gloriosos.com/
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady St
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Great Italian Market offering all things old world Italian. Sandwiches and salads, etc. at the deli counter. Dine in or take out. http://www.gloriosos.com/
Indoor food + market. A lot of options for local food and shopping. http://www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org/main.html
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Milwaukee Public Market
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Indoor food + market. A lot of options for local food and shopping. http://www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org/main.html
Trendy busy spot for tacos and Mexican food and drinks on the river. Very popular on Taco Tuesdays. http://belaircantina.com/
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BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water St
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Trendy busy spot for tacos and Mexican food and drinks on the river. Very popular on Taco Tuesdays. http://belaircantina.com/
Awesome spot for pasta, caters to variety of diets, including gluten free. Make a reservation for groups. http://centrocaferiverwest.com/
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Centro Cafe
808 E Center St
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Awesome spot for pasta, caters to variety of diets, including gluten free. Make a reservation for groups. http://centrocaferiverwest.com/
Stop for a slice to soak up the booze. This location delivers to the house. Also a North Ave. location. https://ianspizza.com/milwaukee/menu/
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Ian's Pizza MKE Juneau Ave
146 E Juneau Ave
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Stop for a slice to soak up the booze. This location delivers to the house. Also a North Ave. location. https://ianspizza.com/milwaukee/menu/
Great specialty pizzas in the funky Riverwest neighborhood. http://www.riverwestpizza.com/
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Riverwest Pizza
930 E Wright St
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Great specialty pizzas in the funky Riverwest neighborhood. http://www.riverwestpizza.com/
Vegetarian cafe nestled near the Riverwalk - great light meals, smoothies, and coffee. http://www.beerlinecafe.com/restaurant/
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Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce St
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Vegetarian cafe nestled near the Riverwalk - great light meals, smoothies, and coffee. http://www.beerlinecafe.com/restaurant/
Healthy vegetarian and vegan options, smoothies, juice bar, and coffee. http://www.urbanbeetscafe.com/
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Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery
1401 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
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Healthy vegetarian and vegan options, smoothies, juice bar, and coffee. http://www.urbanbeetscafe.com/
Part of local popular coffee chain, located in historic pump house on the lakefront. Offers live music in the lawn on Thursdays in summer. http://colectivocoffee.com/cafes/lakefront/
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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Part of local popular coffee chain, located in historic pump house on the lakefront. Offers live music in the lawn on Thursdays in summer. http://colectivocoffee.com/cafes/lakefront/
Award winning burgers, fun casual atmosphere. Great fried cheese curds. http://www.hospitalitydemocracy.com/aj-bombers/
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AJ Bombers
1247 N Water St
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Award winning burgers, fun casual atmosphere. Great fried cheese curds. http://www.hospitalitydemocracy.com/aj-bombers/
FROZEN CUSTARD - it's worth the short drive. They also have fantastic jumbo burgers. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Check out the flavors of the day... https://www.kopps.com/
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington Rd
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FROZEN CUSTARD - it's worth the short drive. They also have fantastic jumbo burgers. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Check out the flavors of the day... https://www.kopps.com/
Ever had a butter burger? No, a REAL butter burger. Get it here. There's no place like it. http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/anthony-bourdain/video/wisconsin-s-buttery-burger
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Solly's Grille
4629 N Port Washington Rd
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Ever had a butter burger? No, a REAL butter burger. Get it here. There's no place like it. http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/anthony-bourdain/video/wisconsin-s-buttery-burger
Popular Milwaukee burger joint.
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Sobelman's Chicago
1900 W St Paul Ave
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Popular Milwaukee burger joint.
This is a bar, but I've put it in the food category for its WINGS. It's locally famous for wings, and makes a lot of national lists as well. Expect to wait. No kids under 21 permitted. http://www.thepointseastpub.com/home
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Points East Pub
1501 N Jackson St
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This is a bar, but I've put it in the food category for its WINGS. It's locally famous for wings, and makes a lot of national lists as well. Expect to wait. No kids under 21 permitted. http://www.thepointseastpub.com/home
Good BBQ right downtown with an impressive tap beer selection. Great for large groups too.
DOC's Commerce Smokehouse
754 Vel R. Phillips Ave
Good BBQ right downtown with an impressive tap beer selection. Great for large groups too.
Personally, my favorite for local coffee. Pour-overs, espresso, tea, and national award wining Nitro cold coffee. Only open Sat and Sun.
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Pilcrow Coffee
416 W Walnut St
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Personally, my favorite for local coffee. Pour-overs, espresso, tea, and national award wining Nitro cold coffee. Only open Sat and Sun.
Cocktail lounge serving good food in a fun atmosphere - dinner, lunch, and brunch. Check out the Garage out back for a more casual feel. Patio seating available on lively Brady Street.
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Hi Hat on Brady
1701 N Arlington Pl
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Cocktail lounge serving good food in a fun atmosphere - dinner, lunch, and brunch. Check out the Garage out back for a more casual feel. Patio seating available on lively Brady Street.
A larger variety of tasty empanadas in a trendy locale. Outdoor seating available for great people watching on Brady St.
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La Masa Empanada Bar
1300 East Brady Street
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A larger variety of tasty empanadas in a trendy locale. Outdoor seating available for great people watching on Brady St.
Popular sushi spot with great views overlooking the Milwaukee River.
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Screaming Tuna Milwaukee
106 W Seeboth St
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Popular sushi spot with great views overlooking the Milwaukee River.
One of the hottest spots in town. Upscale Chinese. Make a reservation for dinner. http://dandanmke.com/
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DanDan
360 E Erie St
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One of the hottest spots in town. Upscale Chinese. Make a reservation for dinner. http://dandanmke.com/
Solid pizza, fun rooftop open air dining in summer. Expansive wine list. Make reservation for large group for dinner. https://pizzamanwi.com/
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Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer Ave
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Solid pizza, fun rooftop open air dining in summer. Expansive wine list. Make reservation for large group for dinner. https://pizzamanwi.com/
Good food, coffee, and drinks in new space, industrial cycle-themed decor. Good for breakfast/brunch and casual lunch and dinner.
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Fuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th St
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Good food, coffee, and drinks in new space, industrial cycle-themed decor. Good for breakfast/brunch and casual lunch and dinner.
Close by, a little bit of everything — grab morning bagels or bakery, have a casual lunch or dinner, a drink at the bar, or grab charcuterie and sausage from the butcher shop. https://birchandbutcher.com/
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Birch + Butcher
459 E Pleasant St
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Close by, a little bit of everything — grab morning bagels or bakery, have a casual lunch or dinner, a drink at the bar, or grab charcuterie and sausage from the butcher shop. https://birchandbutcher.com/

Parks & Nature

Lake Park... trails, rugby, frisbee, biking, picnicking, eating, exercising, people watching.
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湖公园
2975 N Lake Park Rd
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Lake Park... trails, rugby, frisbee, biking, picnicking, eating, exercising, people watching.
Trails with downtown and lake view.
Friends of Lakeshore State Park
500 N Harbor Dr
Trails with downtown and lake view.
Hiking and biking trails along the Milwaukee River and Oak Leaf Trail. Also has disc golf course and beer garden.
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Estabrook Park
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Hiking and biking trails along the Milwaukee River and Oak Leaf Trail. Also has disc golf course and beer garden.
One of the many interconnected parks along the lake shore. Here you can find a man-made lagoon with paddleboats for rent.
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Veterans Park
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One of the many interconnected parks along the lake shore. Here you can find a man-made lagoon with paddleboats for rent.
Yeah, we've got a great beach, complete with volleyball, food, and beverages. Also fun events and parties: http://www.bradfordbeachmke.com/main.html
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布拉德福德教学医院 NHS 基金会信托
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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Yeah, we've got a great beach, complete with volleyball, food, and beverages. Also fun events and parties: http://www.bradfordbeachmke.com/main.html
A 108-mile paved mixed use recreational trail. Hook up with a section of the trail in under a mile from the house.
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf Trail
A 108-mile paved mixed use recreational trail. Hook up with a section of the trail in under a mile from the house.

Essentials

Nearest grocery. Like a smaller budget-friendly Whole Foods.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant St
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Nearest grocery. Like a smaller budget-friendly Whole Foods.
Where we recommend for your yoga and massage needs. http://www.invivowellness.com/
INVIVO
2060 N Humboldt Ave
Where we recommend for your yoga and massage needs. http://www.invivowellness.com/
For all your wine needs. Helpful knowledgeable staff who are happy to help select in the $10 range too!
Waterford Wine Co.
2120 N Farwell Ave
For all your wine needs. Helpful knowledgeable staff who are happy to help select in the $10 range too!
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Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect Ave
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Shopping

The Third Ward - Good district for unique shopping, trendy eats, art galleries, and historic buildings.
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Historic Third Ward
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The Third Ward - Good district for unique shopping, trendy eats, art galleries, and historic buildings.

Sightseeing

Take a walk along the Riverwalk to check out scenic dining, drinking, and shopping. Don't forget your touristy photo opportunity with the Bronze Fonz - yes, it's a thing.
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Riverwalk
Riverwalk
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Take a walk along the Riverwalk to check out scenic dining, drinking, and shopping. Don't forget your touristy photo opportunity with the Bronze Fonz - yes, it's a thing.
Photo op. Ayyyyyy!
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Bronze Fonz
North Riverwalk Way
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Photo op. Ayyyyyy!

Arts & Culture

Worth a visit for the spectacular architecture and scenery. It's free to walk around the atrium. If interested in art, don't forget to check out the Bradley Collection on the second floor.
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密尔沃基美术博物馆
700 N Art Museum Dr
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Worth a visit for the spectacular architecture and scenery. It's free to walk around the atrium. If interested in art, don't forget to check out the Bradley Collection on the second floor.
Even if you don't ride, it's an interesting look at Milwaukee history and the culture of one of America's most iconic brands.
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哈雷博物馆
400 W Canal St
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Even if you don't ride, it's an interesting look at Milwaukee history and the culture of one of America's most iconic brands.