Jack & Kathy’s guidebook
Neighborhood tavern
The quintessential Milwaukee neighborhood bar serving customers since it first opened in 1908. It has been run by the same family since it was originally founded by Bernard Wolski and now owned by Bernie and Dennis Bondar. Known for great beer, great conversation, pool table, dart boards, and their "I Closed Wolski's" bumper sticker. Outdoor seating available.
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Wolski's Tavern
1836 N Pulaski StThe quintessential Milwaukee neighborhood bar serving customers since it first opened in 1908. It has been run by the same family since it was originally founded by Bernard Wolski and now owned by Bernie and Dennis Bondar. Known for great beer, great conversation, pool table, dart boards, and their "I Closed Wolski's" bumper sticker. Outdoor seating available.
Local Park
A fun place to nurture the inner kid in you. A short walk from our house across the marsupial bridge over the Milwaukee River
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The Swing Park
1737 N Water StA fun place to nurture the inner kid in you. A short walk from our house across the marsupial bridge over the Milwaukee River
Lakeshore State Park is a 22-acre Wisconsin state park located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the city of Milwaukee. The park offers fishing, and jogging paths wind throughout the park. Bike and paddle boat rentals available.
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Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
500 N Harbor DrLakeshore State Park is a 22-acre Wisconsin state park located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the city of Milwaukee. The park offers fishing, and jogging paths wind throughout the park. Bike and paddle boat rentals available.
Sightseeing
A great way to explore Milwaukee by captaining your own boat and cruising the Milwaukee River.
Milwaukee Duffy Boat Rentals
820 S Water StA great way to explore Milwaukee by captaining your own boat and cruising the Milwaukee River.
Boat MKE
121 E Mason StYou can rent a retro boat and cruise the Milwaukee River!
Neighborhoods
Great neighborhood to walk around to discover great shopping and dining
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Historic Third Ward
Great neighborhood to walk around to discover great shopping and dining
Brady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and great salons.
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East Brady Street
East Brady StreetBrady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and great salons.
Eclectic neighborhood located just south of the city. From record shops and great music venues to craft beer and dining, Bay View combines city fun with a charming neighborhood feel.
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Bay View
Eclectic neighborhood located just south of the city. From record shops and great music venues to craft beer and dining, Bay View combines city fun with a charming neighborhood feel.
The longtime hub of Milwaukee’s gay community, this neighborhood is now also a hotbed of foodie activity with an industrial edge. You’ll find some of the city’s best LGBTQ bars and nightclubs alongside award-winning restaurants and locally-made artisan food products.
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Walker's Point
The longtime hub of Milwaukee’s gay community, this neighborhood is now also a hotbed of foodie activity with an industrial edge. You’ll find some of the city’s best LGBTQ bars and nightclubs alongside award-winning restaurants and locally-made artisan food products.
Local Markets
Amazing Italian Market. Great Italian Beef and Italian Sausage sandwiches. 3 minutes from our house.
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StAmazing Italian Market. Great Italian Beef and Italian Sausage sandwiches. 3 minutes from our house.
Great grocery store that is a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from our house.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StGreat grocery store that is a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from our house.
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveMuseums
Great collection of art in an architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava.
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrGreat collection of art in an architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava.
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400 W Canal StDiscovery World
500 N Harbor DrFun place to take the kids or discovery your inner kid!
Great place to take the kids or even if your a big kid at heart. Fun butterfly exhibit.
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I-Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StGreat place to take the kids or even if your a big kid at heart. Fun butterfly exhibit.
Food scene
Bayview restaurant with ever-changing menu of world inspired small plates showcasing local ingredients. Extensive drink and cocktail menu. Outdoor dining patio as weather permits.
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Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveBayview restaurant with ever-changing menu of world inspired small plates showcasing local ingredients. Extensive drink and cocktail menu. Outdoor dining patio as weather permits.
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StAmazing breakfast. It's worth the wait!
Great breakfast and lunch spot within walking distance of the house
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Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine StGreat breakfast and lunch spot within walking distance of the house
Great food and locally brewed beer. Can book a brewery tour. A short walk from the house.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StGreat food and locally brewed beer. Can book a brewery tour. A short walk from the house.
Great variety of food and shopping options in the Third Ward neighborhood
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Milwaukee Public Market
Great variety of food and shopping options in the Third Ward neighborhood
A combination of a great small restaurant with consistently great food as well as a small market selling a fine selection of gourmet meats, cheese, and wine.
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Bavette La Boucherie
217 E Menomonee StA combination of a great small restaurant with consistently great food as well as a small market selling a fine selection of gourmet meats, cheese, and wine.
Pan-Asian cuisine with handcrafted noodles, great dumplings, ramen. Dishes from Korea, Japan, India, China.
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Momo Mee
110 E Greenfield AvePan-Asian cuisine with handcrafted noodles, great dumplings, ramen. Dishes from Korea, Japan, India, China.
Regional Mexican food is celebrated at La Dama, a restaurant which offers both a cozy eclectic vibe and beautifully presented modern fare. Visit in the summer and you can reserve a spot on the quaint enclosed patio or dine in the cozy dining area with a clear view of the tiny bar-side kitchen.
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La Dama Milwaukee
839 South 2nd StreetRegional Mexican food is celebrated at La Dama, a restaurant which offers both a cozy eclectic vibe and beautifully presented modern fare. Visit in the summer and you can reserve a spot on the quaint enclosed patio or dine in the cozy dining area with a clear view of the tiny bar-side kitchen.
A short walk from the house on Brady Street. The menu is small, changing with the season and available ingredients. Chef Baldwin’s creativity and approach to food is apparent in each of these dishes. The entire menu is the exemplification of the rule: “Do a few things and do them well instead of many things just fine."
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The Diplomat
815 E Brady StA short walk from the house on Brady Street. The menu is small, changing with the season and available ingredients. Chef Baldwin’s creativity and approach to food is apparent in each of these dishes. The entire menu is the exemplification of the rule: “Do a few things and do them well instead of many things just fine."