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 TrailSpectacular 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.
47 locals recommend
Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdSo 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.
14 locals recommend
Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N Morris BlvdQuieter 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.
58 locals recommend
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrSpectacular 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 DrAnother 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.
18 locals recommend
Estabrook Park
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.
36 locals recommend
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
511 High Bluff DrA 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.
10 locals recommend
Riverside Park
1500 East Riverside PlaceFeel 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.
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThis 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.
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrGreat place to take kids on an adventure.
Drinks & Nightlife
Von Trier
2235 N Farwell AveBeautiful 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.
11 locals recommend
Old German Beer Hall
1009 N Old World 3rd StMilwaukee staple with huge German beer steins. Occasional live music and jolly atmosphere near many music venues.
At Random
2501 S Delaware AveVery 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.
49 locals recommend
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th StOne 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.
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveAbout 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.
15 locals recommend
Sendik's on Downer
2643 N Downer AveJust 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.
87 locals recommend
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren StMore 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.
10 locals recommend
Roast Coffee Company
2132 E Locust StWonderful 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.
46 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer AveBelgian 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.
19 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina Downer Ave
2625 N Downer AveCalifornia 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!
38 locals recommend
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry BlvdFantastic 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.
23 locals recommend
Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair StAn 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.
19 locals recommend
Stone Creek Coffee - Downer Cafe & Kitchen
2650 N Downer AveTrendy 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.
23 locals recommend
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland AveBustling 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.
46 locals recommend
Centro Cafe
808 E Center StStonking 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.
Riverwest Pizza
930 E Wright StReally good pizza place! What more can you say.
Vegetarian staple of Milwaukee both as a restaurant and small grocery store.
52 locals recommend
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveVegetarian staple of Milwaukee both as a restaurant and small grocery store.
Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveAn elevated pizza place and wine bar.
Classic Jewish deli with lots of breakfast options. Good prices and quick service.
17 locals recommend
Benji's Deli
4156 N Oakland AveClassic Jewish deli with lots of breakfast options. Good prices and quick service.
The Original
2498 N Bartlett AveSmall 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.
41 locals recommend
Thai-namite
932 E Brady StThai 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.
20 locals recommend
Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell AveWonderful 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.
32 locals recommend
Sanford
1547 N Jackson StQuite 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.
21 locals recommend
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar
801 N Cass StGreat 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.
6 locals recommend
Tess
2499 North Bartlett AvenueCozy 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!
32 locals recommend
Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
2995 S Clement AveDelightful 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.
11 locals recommend
SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining
2613 E Hampshire StClose 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!
24 locals recommend
Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton StMicrobrewery 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 StreetAmazing 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.
7 locals recommend
El Senorial
1901 S 31st StAuthentic 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.
32 locals recommend
Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine StGreat 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.
25 locals recommend
Morel
430 S 2nd StFantastic 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.
22 locals recommend
Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveBrunch 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.
31 locals recommend
Hue Vietnamese Restaurant - Bay View
2699 S Kinnickinnic AveGreat 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.
67 locals recommend
Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveWonderful 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 AveSurprisingly 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!
89 locals recommend
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton BlvdReally unique display of plants for all times of year!
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E Wisconsin AveGreat place for kids to explore!