Guidebook for Milwaukee

Dave & Josie
Dave & Josie
Guidebook for Milwaukee

Parks & Nature

Spectacular trail right in the heart of the city. Perfect way to get around town on a bike, or to enjoy nature.
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf Trail
Spectacular trail right in the heart of the city. Perfect way to get around town on a bike, or to enjoy nature.
So close to our house, and has something for everyone, tennis courts, small golf course, Lake Michigan views, and a playground.
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Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park Rd
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So close to our house, and has something for everyone, tennis courts, small golf course, Lake Michigan views, and a playground.
Quieter park with a cool entrance, beer garden, and Milwaukee River views. Also has Hubbard Park Lodge for food.
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Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N Morris Blvd
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Quieter park with a cool entrance, beer garden, and Milwaukee River views. Also has Hubbard Park Lodge for food.
Spectacular views of Lake Michigan and a long meandering walk down to the beach.
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Atwater Park
4000 N Lake Dr
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Spectacular views of Lake Michigan and a long meandering walk down to the beach.
Another beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. Views for days and a long walk down to the beach. A little more quiet than some other beaches usually.
Big Bay Park
5000 N Lake Dr
Another beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. Views for days and a long walk down to the beach. A little more quiet than some other beaches usually.
Large park on the Milwaukee River. Has a beer garden, disc golf course, playground, tons of trails, and a skateboard park.
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Estabrook Park
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Large park on the Milwaukee River. Has a beer garden, disc golf course, playground, tons of trails, and a skateboard park.
A bit of a drive out of the city, but what a wonderful park! Lots of trails up and down the bluffs with all kinds of different terrain. Great for hiking.
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Lion's Den Gorge Kalikasan Preserve
511 High Bluff Dr
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A bit of a drive out of the city, but what a wonderful park! Lots of trails up and down the bluffs with all kinds of different terrain. Great for hiking.
Feel like you are out of the city for a minute with the trails next to the Milwaukee River.
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Riverside Park
1500 East Riverside Place
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Feel like you are out of the city for a minute with the trails next to the Milwaukee River.

Arts & Culture

This one is a no brainer, they have a traveling exhibit that is always changing, a variety of styles and periods and types of art to see, even the building itself is beautiful. Their cafe is also great although a little pricey.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
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This one is a no brainer, they have a traveling exhibit that is always changing, a variety of styles and periods and types of art to see, even the building itself is beautiful. Their cafe is also great although a little pricey.
Great place to take kids on an adventure.
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor Dr
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Great place to take kids on an adventure.

Drinks & Nightlife

Beautiful old bar with a great beer selection and cozy atmosphere
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Von Trier
2235 N Farwell Ave
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Beautiful old bar with a great beer selection and cozy atmosphere
Milwaukee staple with huge German beer steins. Occasional live music and jolly atmosphere near many music venues.
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Old German Beer Hall
1009 N Old World 3rd St
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Milwaukee staple with huge German beer steins. Occasional live music and jolly atmosphere near many music venues.
Very unique ice cream style classic drinks. Quirky style and charm.
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At Random
2501 S Delaware Ave
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Very unique ice cream style classic drinks. Quirky style and charm.
One of a kind cocktail lounge, they will make a drink based on your taste preferences. Pricey per drink but so good! Darkest bar you will ever be in.
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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th St
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One of a kind cocktail lounge, they will make a drink based on your taste preferences. Pricey per drink but so good! Darkest bar you will ever be in.

Essentials

About a mile away from the house. Lots of variety and good quality for meat and cheese.
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Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect Ave
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About a mile away from the house. Lots of variety and good quality for meat and cheese.
Just down the street for grocery staples, especially good deals for produce and tasty deli sandwiches.
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Sendik's on Downer
2643 N Downer Ave
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Just down the street for grocery staples, especially good deals for produce and tasty deli sandwiches.
More of your basic grocery store. It does have two floors, which can be a little confusing, but essentially fresh food and prepared food downstairs, dry goods and dairy upstairs.
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Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren St
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More of your basic grocery store. It does have two floors, which can be a little confusing, but essentially fresh food and prepared food downstairs, dry goods and dairy upstairs.

Food scene

Wonderful coffee, really the best in the city! Unique little local coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches. Usually has a rotating local artist displaying their wares.
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Roast Coffee Company
2132 E Locust St
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Wonderful coffee, really the best in the city! Unique little local coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches. Usually has a rotating local artist displaying their wares.
Belgian themed pub and eatery with lots of outdoor seating. Has a great beer selection and tasty Bloody Mary's.
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Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer Ave
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Belgian themed pub and eatery with lots of outdoor seating. Has a great beer selection and tasty Bloody Mary's.
California inspired taco spot with reasonable prices. Located just down the street, 10 minute walk.
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BelAir Cantina Downer Ave
2625 N Downer Ave
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California inspired taco spot with reasonable prices. Located just down the street, 10 minute walk.
Fantastic French restaurant in Lake Park with views of Lake Michigan. This is an expensive place, but a Milwaukee gem and close to the house!
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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry Blvd
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Fantastic French restaurant in Lake Park with views of Lake Michigan. This is an expensive place, but a Milwaukee gem and close to the house!
An amazing Serbian restaurant, probably our favorite in the whole city located tucked away in a Bay View neighborhood. Cash or check only! Dinner will take a while, as they make everything to order. Reservations are not a bad idea. Very cozy atmosphere and delicious hearty food.
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Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair St
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An amazing Serbian restaurant, probably our favorite in the whole city located tucked away in a Bay View neighborhood. Cash or check only! Dinner will take a while, as they make everything to order. Reservations are not a bad idea. Very cozy atmosphere and delicious hearty food.
Trendy coffee shop with lots of seating outdoors. Good pastry options and lovely breakfast options.
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Stone Creek Coffee - Downer Cafe & Kitchen
2650 N Downer Ave
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Trendy coffee shop with lots of seating outdoors. Good pastry options and lovely breakfast options.
Bustling pub and casual dining spot. Can get pretty busy so an off time would not be a bad idea. Variety of different food items ordered at the bar so no wait service.
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Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland Ave
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Bustling pub and casual dining spot. Can get pretty busy so an off time would not be a bad idea. Variety of different food items ordered at the bar so no wait service.
Stonking good Italian food with an open kitchen to make you salivate with all the good smells! Reservations are not a bad idea as it is on the smaller side.
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Centro Cafe
808 E Center St
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Stonking good Italian food with an open kitchen to make you salivate with all the good smells! Reservations are not a bad idea as it is on the smaller side.
Really good pizza place! What more can you say.
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Riverwest Pizza
930 E Wright St
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Really good pizza place! What more can you say.
Vegetarian staple of Milwaukee both as a restaurant and small grocery store.
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Beans & Barley
1901 E North Ave
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Vegetarian staple of Milwaukee both as a restaurant and small grocery store.
An elevated pizza place and wine bar.
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Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer Ave
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An elevated pizza place and wine bar.
Classic Jewish deli with lots of breakfast options. Good prices and quick service.
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Benji's Deli
4156 N Oakland Ave
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Classic Jewish deli with lots of breakfast options. Good prices and quick service.
Small plates and creative cocktails! Not too far from our house.
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The Original
2498 N Bartlett Ave
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Small plates and creative cocktails! Not too far from our house.
Thai food and sushi options. Good option for take out too! Parking can be tricky, as is street only.
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Thai-namite
932 E Brady St
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Thai food and sushi options. Good option for take out too! Parking can be tricky, as is street only.
Wonderful tiny ramen spot, no reservations but you can get it for carryout as well! Really amazingly good.
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Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell Ave
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Wonderful tiny ramen spot, no reservations but you can get it for carryout as well! Really amazingly good.
Quite possibly the fanciest food in the city. Most likely need a reservation as it is smaller and dinner takes a while. Creative and first class, but not budget friendly.
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Sanford
1547 N Jackson St
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Quite possibly the fanciest food in the city. Most likely need a reservation as it is smaller and dinner takes a while. Creative and first class, but not budget friendly.
Great food in the heart of downtown. Reservations are a good idea.
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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar
801 N Cass St
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Great food in the heart of downtown. Reservations are a good idea.
Cozy atmosphere fine dining with seasonal menu. Great for sharing plates. Reservations are not a bad idea.
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Tess
2499 North Bartlett Avenue
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Cozy atmosphere fine dining with seasonal menu. Great for sharing plates. Reservations are not a bad idea.
Delightful Italian food specializing in pizza and pasta. Reservations are a good idea as the secret is out!
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Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
2995 S Clement Ave
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Delightful Italian food specializing in pizza and pasta. Reservations are a good idea as the secret is out!
Close and cozy Italian spot, most walkable restaurant from our house.
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SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining
2613 E Hampshire St
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Close and cozy Italian spot, most walkable restaurant from our house.
Microbrewery with ever-changing beer list and great food options ordered at the bar. Can get very busy so go early!
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Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton St
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Microbrewery with ever-changing beer list and great food options ordered at the bar. Can get very busy so go early!
Amazing Chinese restaurant in a trendy part of town. Parking can be tricky, as only street parking available. Ordering off the Chinese menu are our favorites!
Jing's
207 East Buffalo Street
Amazing Chinese restaurant in a trendy part of town. Parking can be tricky, as only street parking available. Ordering off the Chinese menu are our favorites!
Authentic Mexican restaurant with really stellar food. Parrillada is an awesome dish that can feed a small army. Lots of seating and quick service with good prices.
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El Senorial
1901 S 31st St
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Authentic Mexican restaurant with really stellar food. Parrillada is an awesome dish that can feed a small army. Lots of seating and quick service with good prices.
Great breakfast spot! Can be busy and does not take reservations, but worth coming early or late to check it out.
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Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine St
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Great breakfast spot! Can be busy and does not take reservations, but worth coming early or late to check it out.
Fantastic fine dining featuring seasonal small plates that will blow your hair back. Spendy and reservations are a good idea.
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Morel
430 S 2nd St
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Fantastic fine dining featuring seasonal small plates that will blow your hair back. Spendy and reservations are a good idea.
Brunch heaven in an old firehouse! You can get reservations, but also they have a second floor area for waiting with a bar, or coffee, to keep you going.
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Engine Company No. 3
217 W National Ave
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Brunch heaven in an old firehouse! You can get reservations, but also they have a second floor area for waiting with a bar, or coffee, to keep you going.
Great Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay View neighborhood.
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Hue Vietnamese Restaurant - Bay View
2699 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Great Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay View neighborhood.
Wonderful spot for pie and lunch especially. Can be pretty busy for dinner service and they do not take reservations.
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Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Wonderful spot for pie and lunch especially. Can be pretty busy for dinner service and they do not take reservations.
Surprisingly good healthy desserts! They really try to make everything with good ingredients, but also take good too.
Blooming Lotus Bakery
2215 E North Ave
Surprisingly good healthy desserts! They really try to make everything with good ingredients, but also take good too.

Sightseeing

Really unique display of plants for all times of year!
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton Blvd
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Really unique display of plants for all times of year!
Great place for kids to explore!
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Museo ng mga Bata ni Betty Brinn
929 E Wisconsin Ave
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Great place for kids to explore!