Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
No frills, low key downtown spot that has consistently good basics and great staff. Not recommended if you are driving. Traffic and parking can be an issue.
24 locals recommend
Swingin' Door Exchange
219 E Michigan StNo frills, low key downtown spot that has consistently good basics and great staff. Not recommended if you are driving. Traffic and parking can be an issue.
About the only thing worth walking to other than the Miller Brewery. Super old school Milwaukee steakhouse. Reservation are needed but you can still call same day. There is a cool small lounge with live music called the Alley Cat (call to see if it's open)
22 locals recommend
Five O'Clock Steakhouse
2416 W State StAbout the only thing worth walking to other than the Miller Brewery. Super old school Milwaukee steakhouse. Reservation are needed but you can still call same day. There is a cool small lounge with live music called the Alley Cat (call to see if it's open)
Only open in the summer. If you can find it! Kitchy spot on the river is always busy. Pretty much only deck seating so go when the weather is nice and watch as the boats dock. Great tourist spot and very popular with the locals.
33 locals recommend
Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert StOnly open in the summer. If you can find it! Kitchy spot on the river is always busy. Pretty much only deck seating so go when the weather is nice and watch as the boats dock. Great tourist spot and very popular with the locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best view in the city. Located on the top of the Pfister Hotel. 360 views in fact. Or enjoy their beautiful romantic lobby bar.
28 locals recommend
Blu
424 E Wisconsin AveBest view in the city. Located on the top of the Pfister Hotel. 360 views in fact. Or enjoy their beautiful romantic lobby bar.
Zad's
438 S 2nd StQuintessential Milwaukee dive that opens at 6 am. I will say no more.
I won't tell you the password to get in and I won't tell you which phone booth is the way to the exit. This Milwaukee spy bar has secret rooms, bar stools that go through the floor and a layout that is sure to get you turned around after a few cocktails. Hint.....Entrance is in the alley.
58 locals recommend
SafeHouse
779 N Front StI won't tell you the password to get in and I won't tell you which phone booth is the way to the exit. This Milwaukee spy bar has secret rooms, bar stools that go through the floor and a layout that is sure to get you turned around after a few cocktails. Hint.....Entrance is in the alley.
Sightseeing
Also better known as the Calatrava. Weather you want to pay admission for the exhibits (you do not need to to enter) Or just take in the incredible architecture, do not miss this attraction. The "arms" of the building open and close on certain times throughout the day.. Highly recommend catching part of that.
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrAlso better known as the Calatrava. Weather you want to pay admission for the exhibits (you do not need to to enter) Or just take in the incredible architecture, do not miss this attraction. The "arms" of the building open and close on certain times throughout the day.. Highly recommend catching part of that.
It's THE FONZ! But bronze , life sized and a little creapy! I photo opp must, plus it's on the River Walk which is a must as well.
34 locals recommend
Bronze Fonz
North Riverwalk WayIt's THE FONZ! But bronze , life sized and a little creapy! I photo opp must, plus it's on the River Walk which is a must as well.
Parks & Nature
Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park PlTrail maps, Kayak rental and much more.
Arts & Culture
Milwaukee history. That's why. Everything from vegetation and wildlife to an actual "Old Street of Milwaukee" that you can walk through.
151 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StMilwaukee history. That's why. Everything from vegetation and wildlife to an actual "Old Street of Milwaukee" that you can walk through.
Everything Else
Great waling stip for an out of towner. Shops, dining and Art Smarts Dart Mart Juggling Emporium!
33 locals recommend
East Brady Street
East Brady StreetGreat waling stip for an out of towner. Shops, dining and Art Smarts Dart Mart Juggling Emporium!
Essentials
Closest to my house. Also next to a pick and save as well as Outpost.
29 locals recommend
Metcalfe's Market
6700 W State StClosest to my house. Also next to a pick and save as well as Outpost.