Jake’s Guidebook
Attractions
The Art Museum is an architectural landmark and is beautiful to just look at from the outside with a backdrop of downtown or Lake Michigan depending on your vantage point. The exhibits in the museum are also awesome.
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThe Art Museum is an architectural landmark and is beautiful to just look at from the outside with a backdrop of downtown or Lake Michigan depending on your vantage point. The exhibits in the museum are also awesome.
Veterans Park is an awesome park with lots of green space right along Lake Michigan. Take in the views, go for a picnic, try out some of the activities in the park or much more. Other attractions are right by the park including the art museum, Lakeshore St Park, Summerfest grounds and more.
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Veterans Park
Veterans Park is an awesome park with lots of green space right along Lake Michigan. Take in the views, go for a picnic, try out some of the activities in the park or much more. Other attractions are right by the park including the art museum, Lakeshore St Park, Summerfest grounds and more.
McKinley Marina Dock
East Lafayette Hill RoadGreat views of Lake Michigan with lots of docked boats.
Unleash your inner child swinging on heavy duty swings located underneath Holton Street Bridge. The swing park is right on the Milwaukee River and across from Lakefront Brewery (other amazing things to do)
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The Swing Park
1737 N Water StUnleash your inner child swinging on heavy duty swings located underneath Holton Street Bridge. The swing park is right on the Milwaukee River and across from Lakefront Brewery (other amazing things to do)
Watch the Milwaukee Bucks play when they have a home game as well as other events. Fiserv Forum also offers tours throughout the year. Outside of Fiserv Forum, enjoy the mystique of the plaza and the Deer District that engulfs it.
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fiserv forum
Watch the Milwaukee Bucks play when they have a home game as well as other events. Fiserv Forum also offers tours throughout the year. Outside of Fiserv Forum, enjoy the mystique of the plaza and the Deer District that engulfs it.
Beautiful park that has events throughout the year such as holiday lights in the winter, Bastille Days and more.
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Cathedral Square Park
520 E Wells StBeautiful park that has events throughout the year such as holiday lights in the winter, Bastille Days and more.
Cool lighthouse with trails and parks surrounding it. It's also close to Bradford Beach and Lake Michigan in general.
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North Point Lighthouse
2650 N Wahl AveCool lighthouse with trails and parks surrounding it. It's also close to Bradford Beach and Lake Michigan in general.
Ice skating in the winter for free (must bring skates or buy a rental pair). Make a reservation online in advance.
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Red Arrow Park
920 N Water StIce skating in the winter for free (must bring skates or buy a rental pair). Make a reservation online in advance.
Great place for fall activities including pumpkin picking, hay rides and lots others. My personal favorite activity there is the jumping pillow.
Basse's Taste of Country
3190 County Rd QGreat place for fall activities including pumpkin picking, hay rides and lots others. My personal favorite activity there is the jumping pillow.
Deer District
1134 Vel R. Phillips AveBars, restaurants and atmosphere.
Walk along the Milwaukee River that goes through downtown and the east side! The walk offers stunning views of downtown buildings on either side of the river. There are also boat rentals, cruises, kayak rentals and more through the river. My personal favorite is kayaking down the river through downtown and the Third Ward.
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Milwaukee Riverwalk
Milwaukee RiverwalkWalk along the Milwaukee River that goes through downtown and the east side! The walk offers stunning views of downtown buildings on either side of the river. There are also boat rentals, cruises, kayak rentals and more through the river. My personal favorite is kayaking down the river through downtown and the Third Ward.
State park in downtown. Lakeshore State Park offers stunning views of downtown, views of the seemingly never ending Lake Michigan and feels quiet in the midst of the city nearby.
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Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
500 N Harbor DrState park in downtown. Lakeshore State Park offers stunning views of downtown, views of the seemingly never ending Lake Michigan and feels quiet in the midst of the city nearby.
Detailed art murals in an alley. This is nearby many food and drink places as well.
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Milwaukee’s Black Cat Alley
East Ivanhoe PlaceDetailed art murals in an alley. This is nearby many food and drink places as well.
Most popular beach in Milwaukee. This beach is popping during the summer days with tiki bars, ice cream shop, tons of beach volleyball and more.
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrMost popular beach in Milwaukee. This beach is popping during the summer days with tiki bars, ice cream shop, tons of beach volleyball and more.
Beach and park on Lake Michigan. It is much less busy than Bradford Beach. The park is on top of the bluffs with the beach at the bottom of the bluffs, which feels more isolated from traffic. The views are spectacular.
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Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrBeach and park on Lake Michigan. It is much less busy than Bradford Beach. The park is on top of the bluffs with the beach at the bottom of the bluffs, which feels more isolated from traffic. The views are spectacular.
Amazing views Lake Michigan and hiking trails.
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I-Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
511 High Bluff DrAmazing views Lake Michigan and hiking trails.
Shopping
Food, shopping and drinks. This is a great place to visit anytime of the year and has a Hop (free streetcar) stop right in front.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Food, shopping and drinks. This is a great place to visit anytime of the year and has a Hop (free streetcar) stop right in front.
Shopping mall with favorite stores. My favorites there are Trader Joe's and the 2 story Target.
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Bayshore
5800 N Bayshore DrShopping mall with favorite stores. My favorites there are Trader Joe's and the 2 story Target.
Mayfair
2500 N Mayfair RdBig shopping mall
T.J. Maxx
161 W Wisconsin AveDiscount store in downtown
A shop dedicated to what Wisconsin is, arguably, most known for: Cheese.
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Wisconsin Cheese Mart
215 W Highland AveA shop dedicated to what Wisconsin is, arguably, most known for: Cheese.
Bar
Arcade bar on Brady Street. All games are 1 token (25 cents). They have a different deal every day of the week. My favorite day is Fridays - first 100 guests get 20 free tokens and there is also $2 pizza slices until 8pm. The pizza is really good.
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Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady StArcade bar on Brady Street. All games are 1 token (25 cents). They have a different deal every day of the week. My favorite day is Fridays - first 100 guests get 20 free tokens and there is also $2 pizza slices until 8pm. The pizza is really good.
Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StGood sports bar and really good burgers.
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StVibrant outdoor area
The Belmont Tavern
784 N Jefferson StVibrant decor and atmosphere with good drinks
My favorite sports bar located in the Deer District.
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The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
1134 Vel R. Phillips AveMy favorite sports bar located in the Deer District.
Really fun place! It is 3 floors. The first floor has a bar and seating for food. The second floor is a dance floor and the third floor is a rooftop bar.
Uncle Buck's on 3rd
1125 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior DriveReally fun place! It is 3 floors. The first floor has a bar and seating for food. The second floor is a dance floor and the third floor is a rooftop bar.
The Outsider
310 E Chicago StReally comfy rooftop bars with great views.
Breweries
Good beer, good food and right on Milwaukee River. I love to sit on the stools that overlook the river while sipping on a beer.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StGood beer, good food and right on Milwaukee River. I love to sit on the stools that overlook the river while sipping on a beer.
There 2 locations. 1 is in the Deer District and is bustling during many Bucks games. The other is on the east side and has a serene rooftop.
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Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell AveThere 2 locations. 1 is in the Deer District and is bustling during many Bucks games. The other is on the east side and has a serene rooftop.
The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward
143 West Saint Paul AvenueAwesome atmosphere, great beer and the giant pretzel is amazing!
Coffee Shops
Great coffee shop with colorful chairs and views of Lake Michigan.
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrGreat coffee shop with colorful chairs and views of Lake Michigan.
Interval
1600 N Jackson StHip coffee shop on the east side. The coffee is wonderful.
My favorite coffee shop due to its food. The food is amazing and the outdoor seating is extremely colorful.
Nomad Coffee Bar
1668 North Warren AvenueMy favorite coffee shop due to its food. The food is amazing and the outdoor seating is extremely colorful.
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
916 E State StGreat coffee and awesome atmosphere. It's a great place to work.
Food scene
$2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays including vegetarian options. Great margaritas. There are a few locations, but my favorite is the one on the Milwaukee River.
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BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water St$2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays including vegetarian options. Great margaritas. There are a few locations, but my favorite is the one on the Milwaukee River.
Awesome place for huge and unique slices of pizza.
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Ian's Pizza MKE Juneau Ave
146 E Juneau AveAwesome place for huge and unique slices of pizza.
Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveDate night place for pizza.
Amazing place right on Brady St. The empanadas are extremely tasty
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La Masa Empanada Bar
1300 East Brady StreetAmazing place right on Brady St. The empanadas are extremely tasty
Stack'd Burger Bar
170 S 1st StYummy burger place.
Brick 3 Pizza
1107 North Old World 3rd StreetTasty pizza slices in the Deer District.
Pizza Shuttle
1827 N Farwell AveGreat for slices of pizza or whole pizzas
This place is the best! The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. I can't recommend this place enough.
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Apollo Cafe
1310 E Brady StThis place is the best! The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. I can't recommend this place enough.
Shawarma king
2713 N Bremen StGood food
Located on the Milwaukee River in the Third Ward, this place has a great atmosphere and good food.
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Screaming Tuna Milwaukee
106 W Seeboth StLocated on the Milwaukee River in the Third Ward, this place has a great atmosphere and good food.
Who's on Third
1007 N Old World 3rd StAmazing cheese curds! Also good burgers and drinks.
Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar
1724 N Farwell AveThin crust pizza that is so tasty
Botanas Restaurant
816 S 5th StTons of seating, really good food and drinks
Taqueria La Sierrita
2689 South 13th StreetAmazing Mexican food at an amazing price
Dairyland Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard & Hamburgers
275 West Wisconsin AvenueAwesome burgers
Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StThe food is surprisingly super delicious
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell AveDelicious East African cuisine for a great price
Milwaukee Waterfront Deli
761 N Water StBeautiful interior architecture and good sandwiches.
Italian Mexcian fusion restaurant. The food is great and the the atmosphere is spectacular. I particularly like coming when it is warm outside and sitting in the patio with the fountain.
Tauro Cocina
1758 North Water StreetItalian Mexcian fusion restaurant. The food is great and the the atmosphere is spectacular. I particularly like coming when it is warm outside and sitting in the patio with the fountain.
Cubanitas
728 N Milwaukee StGreat Cuban food
Delicious breakfast food! I reccomend the scramble, French toast and hash browns.
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Café At The Plaza
1007 N Cass StDelicious breakfast food! I reccomend the scramble, French toast and hash browns.
3rd Street Market
Lots of different restaurants, some shopping and things to do/games inside
Neighborhoods
Really cool neighborhood accessible by The Hop or walking. Parking is difficult there. There are shops, restaurants and the public market.
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Historic Third Ward
Really cool neighborhood accessible by The Hop or walking. Parking is difficult there. There are shops, restaurants and the public market.
Food, shops and lots of drinks. Very popular and iconic street especially on weekends.
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East Brady Street
East Brady StreetFood, shops and lots of drinks. Very popular and iconic street especially on weekends.
Vibrant neighborhood with lots of iconic attractions, food and drinks. The neighborhood borders Lake Michigan.
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Lower East Side
Vibrant neighborhood with lots of iconic attractions, food and drinks. The neighborhood borders Lake Michigan.