Guidebook for Milwaukee

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Guidebook for Milwaukee

Food Scene

Two blocks away. Unique take on traditional Mexican food. Fun atmosphere. Huge tequila list. Outdoor dining by the river. Great Sat/Sun Brunch
66 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water St
66 locals recommend
Two blocks away. Unique take on traditional Mexican food. Fun atmosphere. Huge tequila list. Outdoor dining by the river. Great Sat/Sun Brunch
Riverwest vibe with unusual pizza, including gluten free options. Outdoor dining-- occasional live music. Just two blocks north on Weil St.
30 locals recommend
Riverwest Pizza
930 E Wright St
30 locals recommend
Riverwest vibe with unusual pizza, including gluten free options. Outdoor dining-- occasional live music. Just two blocks north on Weil St.
Vegan and vegetarian options. Open by 8 am for breakfast. Just around the corner. Patio. Pleasant atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce St
16 locals recommend
Vegan and vegetarian options. Open by 8 am for breakfast. Just around the corner. Patio. Pleasant atmosphere.
Traditional British pub fare. Great deck overlooking the river. Great place to watch European soccer games. Great weekend brunch venue.
11 locals recommend
Red Lion Pub
1850 N Water St
11 locals recommend
Traditional British pub fare. Great deck overlooking the river. Great place to watch European soccer games. Great weekend brunch venue.
Located in historic Schlitz Brewery complex. Classice Milwaukee dining atmosphere offering traditional Friday night Fish Fry. A healthy walk or short drive away.
The Brown Bottle
221 W Galena St
Located in historic Schlitz Brewery complex. Classice Milwaukee dining atmosphere offering traditional Friday night Fish Fry. A healthy walk or short drive away.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great sports bar with good food. Extensive beer selection. Pleasant indoor and outdoor dining on the river. Only a block away.
19 locals recommend
Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar
2060 N Humboldt Blvd
19 locals recommend
Great sports bar with good food. Extensive beer selection. Pleasant indoor and outdoor dining on the river. Only a block away.
World famous, old school Milwaukee bar. No fancy cocktails, but friendly, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Grab an "I closed Wolski's" bumper sticker on the way out the door.
24 locals recommend
Wolski's Tavern
1836 N Pulaski St
24 locals recommend
World famous, old school Milwaukee bar. No fancy cocktails, but friendly, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Grab an "I closed Wolski's" bumper sticker on the way out the door.
Craft cocktails in an intimate setting. Top quality live jazz (check the schedule). Can get crowded.
27 locals recommend
The Jazz Estate
2423 N Murray Ave
27 locals recommend
Craft cocktails in an intimate setting. Top quality live jazz (check the schedule). Can get crowded.
German style bar complete with wood carvings. Many interesting hot drinks. Extensive German beer selection. Some food. Beer garden.
27 locals recommend
Von Trier
2235 N Farwell Ave
27 locals recommend
German style bar complete with wood carvings. Many interesting hot drinks. Extensive German beer selection. Some food. Beer garden.
Famous local craft brewer on the river. Go for an entertaining brewery tour and enjoy many pluses. Popular Friday night Fish Fry. Beer hall style atmosphere.
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce St
224 locals recommend
Famous local craft brewer on the river. Go for an entertaining brewery tour and enjoy many pluses. Popular Friday night Fish Fry. Beer hall style atmosphere.
Brew pub with excellent food in heart of Riverwest. Lots of cultural and entertainment events. Check ahead. 5 blocks north and a bit west.
37 locals recommend
Company Brewing
735 E Center St
37 locals recommend
Brew pub with excellent food in heart of Riverwest. Lots of cultural and entertainment events. Check ahead. 5 blocks north and a bit west.
Brew pub. One of many local Milwaukee up and coming craft brewers. Good food, weekend brunch. Popular North Avenue entertainment district.
32 locals recommend
Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell Ave
32 locals recommend
Brew pub. One of many local Milwaukee up and coming craft brewers. Good food, weekend brunch. Popular North Avenue entertainment district.

Arts & Culture

Famous Calatrava designed museum on the lakefront. Exhibits change regularly. Check their website
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
398 locals recommend
Famous Calatrava designed museum on the lakefront. Exhibits change regularly. Check their website
On the campus of Milwaukee School of Engineering. See many depictions of labor and industry, significantly influencing the rich history of the city.
12 locals recommend
Grohmann Museum
1000 N Broadway
12 locals recommend
On the campus of Milwaukee School of Engineering. See many depictions of labor and industry, significantly influencing the rich history of the city.

Parks & Nature

Easy walk or bike ride high above the river in a serene environment. Ask us how to get there from the studio apartment.
Beerline Trail
Beerline Trail
Easy walk or bike ride high above the river in a serene environment. Ask us how to get there from the studio apartment.
Unique and educational environmental center just north of the city. Ask us how to find the walking trail if you'd like to go for about 30 minute walk along the river to get there.
47 locals recommend
Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park Pl
47 locals recommend
Unique and educational environmental center just north of the city. Ask us how to find the walking trail if you'd like to go for about 30 minute walk along the river to get there.
Paved walk along the river all the way to Third Ward shopping district. Ask us how to get there -- just down the hill from the studio apartment.
22 locals recommend
Riverwalk
Riverwalk
22 locals recommend
Paved walk along the river all the way to Third Ward shopping district. Ask us how to get there -- just down the hill from the studio apartment.

Shopping

Popular shopping and entertainment district, just a few blocks south. Featuring Glorioso's Italian market, bars, boutiques and restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss Scortino's Italian bakery, Waterford Wines, Balzac wine bar. Too many other great stops to mention.
Brady Street Futons
1200 E Brady St
Popular shopping and entertainment district, just a few blocks south. Featuring Glorioso's Italian market, bars, boutiques and restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss Scortino's Italian bakery, Waterford Wines, Balzac wine bar. Too many other great stops to mention.
Grocery, liquor and drug store. Just a block away on Humboldt
102 locals recommend
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon St
102 locals recommend
Grocery, liquor and drug store. Just a block away on Humboldt

Essentials

Small version of Whole Foods -- along the Riverwalk.
40 locals recommend
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant St
40 locals recommend
Small version of Whole Foods -- along the Riverwalk.
Just a mile east on North Ave. Convenient underground parking.
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect Ave
69 locals recommend
Just a mile east on North Ave. Convenient underground parking.

Entertainment & Activities

Historic theater specializing in art films and limited release movies.
69 locals recommend
Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell Ave
69 locals recommend
Historic theater specializing in art films and limited release movies.
Another iconic Milwaukee bowling and bar establishment. Below ground entertainment of all sorts
20 locals recommend
Landmark Lanes
2220 N Farwell Ave
20 locals recommend
Another iconic Milwaukee bowling and bar establishment. Below ground entertainment of all sorts
Huge indoor climbing facility just past Pick N Save grocery
12 locals recommend
Adventure Rock
2220 N Commerce St
12 locals recommend
Huge indoor climbing facility just past Pick N Save grocery