Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveOne of the best restaurants in the city. Highly recommended!
Fuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th StLocal coffee shop with inspiring design
Best food truck in the city in my opinion, and walking distance from the apartment. Excellent for an inexpensive lunch on the go!
Mazorca Tacos
636 S 6th StBest food truck in the city in my opinion, and walking distance from the apartment. Excellent for an inexpensive lunch on the go!
Morel
430 S 2nd StExcellent upscale dining
Few things represent Milwaukee better than sausage and beer. This bar and restaurant specializes in house-made sausage. Fast service, casual atmosphere.
55 locals recommend
The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic AveFew things represent Milwaukee better than sausage and beer. This bar and restaurant specializes in house-made sausage. Fast service, casual atmosphere.
Old school deli with made-to order sandwiches. Excellent to-go selection of beer and wine. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio in the warmer months.
36 locals recommend
G. Groppi Food Market
1441 E Russell AveOld school deli with made-to order sandwiches. Excellent to-go selection of beer and wine. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio in the warmer months.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail bar for people who hate pretentious cocktail bars. Cozy northwoods feel. No food menu, but there is a taco truck outside and you can bring your food into the bar
49 locals recommend
Boone & Crockett
818 S Water StCocktail bar for people who hate pretentious cocktail bars. Cozy northwoods feel. No food menu, but there is a taco truck outside and you can bring your food into the bar
Snack Boys
2028 East North AvenueWeird (in a good way!) highly original spot, with a good food menu.
Local distillery offering tours at the following times: Sun-Thurs: 1, 3, & 5pm Fri: 1, 3, 5, & 6pm Sat: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5pm
42 locals recommend
Great Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia StLocal distillery offering tours at the following times: Sun-Thurs: 1, 3, & 5pm Fri: 1, 3, 5, & 6pm Sat: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5pm
World's first crowdsourced brewery. Lots of interesting beers on tap. Walking distance.
32 locals recommend
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th StWorld's first crowdsourced brewery. Lots of interesting beers on tap. Walking distance.
This distillery is in a really cool industrial building that houses a lot of up and coming businesses. There are also a couple of breweries in the building.
7 locals recommend
Twisted Path Distillery
2018 S 1st StThis distillery is in a really cool industrial building that houses a lot of up and coming businesses. There are also a couple of breweries in the building.
Dimly lit cocktail bar straight out of the 50s. Staff and decor hasn't changed since the middle of the 20th century. This place specializes in icecream drinks and classic cocktails. No cards, no beer, no wine, but oh what an experience!
47 locals recommend
At Random
2501 S Delaware AveDimly lit cocktail bar straight out of the 50s. Staff and decor hasn't changed since the middle of the 20th century. This place specializes in icecream drinks and classic cocktails. No cards, no beer, no wine, but oh what an experience!
Sightseeing
Great way to see the city. Over 20 city blocks, spanning various neighborhoods. Map can be found here: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cityDCD/DowntownMilwaukee/RiverWalk/maps/Map-Milwaukee-Riverwalk.jpg
16 locals recommend
Milwaukee Riverwalk District
North Riverwalk WayGreat way to see the city. Over 20 city blocks, spanning various neighborhoods. Map can be found here: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cityDCD/DowntownMilwaukee/RiverWalk/maps/Map-Milwaukee-Riverwalk.jpg
Learn about Milwaukee's rich beer tradition at the city's oldest brewery with this beer history tour. Tour times: Sun., Mon., Wed. & Thu.: 12, 1:30, 3 & 4:30pm*
Fri. & Sat.: 11am, 12, 1 & 1:30pm**
15 locals recommend
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
917 W Juneau AveLearn about Milwaukee's rich beer tradition at the city's oldest brewery with this beer history tour. Tour times: Sun., Mon., Wed. & Thu.: 12, 1:30, 3 & 4:30pm*
Fri. & Sat.: 11am, 12, 1 & 1:30pm**
Parks & Nature
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrLively beach. You'll swear you're in the Caribbean.
Arts & Culture
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrShopping
Farm Girl Art and Antiques
803 S 5th StAntique store
BC Modern
3116 S 5th StMidcentury modern furniture store
Brew City Salvage
524 W National AveMidcentury modern furniture store
Everything Else
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