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Metro Milwaukee Things to Do
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By
Hailey Lord
Some of my most favorite places and activities in Milwaukee and surrounding areas! Check them out or use them as inspiration in your own city.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Great park for families with or without pets. Has a Biergarten in the summer
Petrifying Springs Park
Massive outdoor market with local artisan goods, produce, food trucks and more
Kenosha HarborMarket
Small boutique style market selling vintage clothing and much more
414Flea
My favorite park for kayaking and hiking in the summer, near wisconsin dells
Devil's Lake State Park
An absolute classic and must do for every family going to the wisconsin dells
Dells Army Ducks
Beautiful park for hiking and picnicking, dog friendly but has lots of stairs
Starved Rock State Park
Restaurants
Amazing oysters in a lively setting
St. Paul Fish Company, Milwaukee
Gorgeous brunch spot right in the third ward
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
all time favorite brunch spot, right next to the MPM outdoor bar and they offer outdoor dome seating in the winter
Café Benelux
Another great brunch option, nice atmosphere and never too long of a wait
The Wicked Hop
delicious irish themed bar with free shuttles to all the local sporting events
O'Lydia's Bar and Grill
Other Food & Drinks
Adorable cafes with affordable prices
Colectivo Coffee
Locally owned with great products and an even better backstory. Tours available along with cocktails in a gorgeous bar.
Twisted Path Distillery
Unique and delicious coffee and snacks, beautiful and relaxing interior
La Finca Coffeehouse
Food truck park with a variety of options from tacos to sushi
Zocalo
The best fudge you’ll ever have and the most fun tourist experience ever
Goody Goody Gum Drop Candy Kitchen
Extremely fun and casual place to hangout with the family, watch sports, try new foods and get some drinks
3rd St. Market Hall
Arts & Entertainment
A fun way to learn about native species, plants, and the history of the area
Milwaukee Public Museum
Celebrate the Irish heritage every summer with live music, games, and themed food
Irish Fest
Affordable and accessible activity for the whole family, large with a ton of animals, many events and free days throughout the summer
Milwaukee County Zoo
Interactive exhibits for kids to discover STEM and creativity through play
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
every wisconsinites favorite music festival
Summerfest | Presented by A…
Local Favorites
Huge bookstore full of books old and new, great prices and a very cozy vintage atmosphere
Downtown Books Bought & Sold
the only record store in kenosha WI, always has new releases and good prices
CD Warehouse
local favorite for all things card games, lorcana, rpg, etc!
The Sanctum Tabletop Gami…
it can be hard to find independent bookstores these days but this is a good one!
Blue House Books
