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Absolute must-see’s in Milwaukee, WI

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I moved to Milwaukee about three years ago, and I am still discovering fun, new places all of the time! I have lived all over Wisconsin, and the greater Milwaukee area is by far my favorite. Within this list you'll find both common attractions, as ...
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Kid Friendly

A roundup of our favorite spots in Milwaukee that are fun, family friendly, and twinnie approved! Parks, play spaces, and local spots that are worth checking out with your kiddos. We love visiting these finds for playdates and weekend outings!

 
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Such a fun place to take kids! It is definitely geared for kids around age 4+ because it is so interactive. It is phenomenal place for your child to learn in a hands-on way, which I think is VERY important as a parent. You will not regret taking y...
Discovery World Science and Technology Museum Milwaukee
 
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‼️If you are a parent to young children, The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa is a MUST! WHY I LOVE IT •Independent open play & endless imagination •Fair priced time slots for your littles to play! •Free baby group to connect with oth...
The Little Village Play Cafe

Art Centered

A collection of creative spaces, local galleries, murals, and artsy stops I love around Milwaukee. If you're into visual art, hidden and uncommon spots, or are looking for inspiration, these places are worth a visit!

 
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Such a fun place to visit! If you're in Milwaukee and love murals, you have to check this artsy alley out! It is in a prime location with trendy restaurants and shops all around, 10/10 reccomend!
Black Cat Alley
 
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I love the domes! There is one dome that they change periodically to a new theme, it is so fun!
Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee, WI
 
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I have been here several times, and I can go again and again. Beautiful location and a beautiful building.
Milwaukee Art Museum

Foodie Life

My go to list of my favorite food spots around the greater Milwaukee area! There is no strict theme, just good eats. These are places I genuinely enjoy as a fellow foodie and recommend for when you're hungry and want something worth the stop.

 
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If you’ve always wanted to try a coffee flight, look no further! ☕️ Pilcrow Coffee is such a fun place to visit. They have several different coffee flight options and they are tasty! It’s a really neat place to go meet up with friends. I have been he...
Pilcrow Coffee
 
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The first five pictures I took just this year at the public market! Going to the public market on a summer day is so fun, there are several different food options, a fancy spice store, tons of mouth watering bakery items (that cookie was a lemon popp...
Milwaukee Public Market - Fresh Food. Local Vendors.
 
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Going to Kopp’s every summer is a tradition. I usually go at least 3x and it brings up such a nostalgic feeling. They have a flavor of the week and pictured was a blackberry sundae that I tried last year! 😋
Kopp's Frozen Custard

Breweries

Explore the heart of Milwaukee’s legendary brewing scene with my curated list of local breweries. There are some historic spots honoring the city’s deep brewing roots, and innovative craft brewers offering unique flavors. These places offer great bee... 

 
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Such a fun stop if you’re in the Milwaukee area!
Lakefront Brewery | Born in Riverwest Raised all over
 
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If you're looking to tour a brewery facility in Milwaukee and learn about the long brewery history here, this is your place! I have taken two tours here, and of course there is sampling! This is such a great place to meet up with friends and experien...
Milwaukee Brewing Co

Good Music, Even Greater Vibes

Some of the coolest (and most popular) spots for live music, DJ's, and straight up having a good time. There are so many different settings for music in MKE, and whatever vibe or experience you are looking for, Milwaukee has it!

 
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SWIPE👉🏻 to see a picture of the Jonas Brothers that I (as a millennial) HAD to see on their reunion tour 🤭 10/10 recommend! EVENTS I HAVE ATTENDED AT THE FISERV •Kendrick Lamar concert 😮‍💨🙌🏼 •Bucks game➡️ It was my birthday and my friends ...
Fiserv Forum
 
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Going to summerfest is an absolute must every summer! It is a huge music festival in Wisconsin, where big artists come and perform. There is good food, multiple different stages-both free and some where you need to pay for the real big artists. There...
Home | Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival

Outdoor Living

As a Milwaukeean, I have discovered my fair share of unique and pretty special places to visit outdoors. I LOVE the beaches, and I also enjoy the parks, hiking spots, as well as downtown spots where it is great to window shop. 

 
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We have some really great beaches in Milwaukee. There will be volleyball games going, music playing, and sand castles being built. I love going here on hot summer days!
Bradford Beach
 
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A helpful and informative resource for discovering parks and hiking/biking paths in the greater Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee Nature Trails