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A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee
Wolski's Tavern is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

1. Wolski's Tavern

8.4
1836 N Pulaski St (at E Kane Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Lower East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Tracy H.Tracy Holmes: A Milwaukee legand, best darts in the city, and tasty popcorn too!!

Oakland Gyros is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

2. Oakland Gyros

8.5
2867 N Oakland Ave (E. Locust St.), Milwaukee, WI
Greek Restaurant · Riverside Park · 50 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: Pro tip: order a regular gyro with extra pita. Lots of meat and extras make it a large meal!

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3. Milwaukee Public Market

9.1
400 N Water St (at E St. Paul Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Market · Juneau Town · 227 tips and reviews

MM: This really IS one of the coolest places in MKE, so get your ass in here! Aladdin's falafel bar, Thief Wine, St Paul Fish Company, C.Adams Bakery, Margarita Paradise, Buffalo Beer Co...love them all!

Sprecher Brewery is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

4. Sprecher Brewery

8.5
701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI
Brewery · 51 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: New Seasonal Brews all the time. Tour the place! Reservations are required. (call 414-964-2739 for tour times) Adults are only $5, but free for you millitary people (thanks for your service)!

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5. Brown Deer Park

8.5
7835 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Park · Brown Deer Park · 10 tips and reviews

Knut F.Knut Feiker: Great cross country skiing in the winter around the park!

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6. Sugar Maple

8.6
441 E Lincoln Ave (S Kinnickinnic Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Bay View · 64 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick Lyons: 50-60 beers, all on draft, all American and mostly midwest oriented. Draft Magazine top 100.

Harley-Davidson Museum is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

7. Harley-Davidson Museum

9.3
400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI
Museum · Menomonee River Valley · 74 tips and reviews

ABC NewsABC News: ‘World News’ Made in America: Take the Harley-Davidson tour & learn why the company is so important to Milwaukee that when they almost left in 2010, the union took a 7-yr pay freeze to keep them here.

Holler House is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

8. Holler House

7.7
2042 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Dive Bar · 6 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Holler House was founded on Sept 13, 1908 & still looks much the same as it did a century ago. It houses the oldest certified bowling alley in the U.S. Memorabilia from as early as 1912 is on display.

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9. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub

9.0
1234 N Astor St (at E. Knapp St.), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Yankee Hill · 52 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Massie: Eat the Curry Fries. Thank me later. ;)

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10. Milwaukee Art Museum

9.1
700 N Art Museum Dr (btwn Lagoon Dr & Michigan St), Milwaukee, WI
Art Museum · Lake Park · 128 tips and reviews

Mary G.Mary Gazze: Even if you don't have time to go inside,at least come and look at the architecture of the building. It's a cool boat shape

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11. Kopp's Frozen Custard

9.4
5373 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · 158 tips and reviews

Connie K.Connie K: Best frozen custard in the U.S. w/daily flavors! Don't forget the Cheeseburger w/the works and onion rings. Add a Sprecher root beer for drink, and you're set :)

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12. Bradford Beach

8.6
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr (btwn Water Tower & Ravine), Milwaukee, WI
Beach · Lake Park · 55 tips and reviews

Gaby T.Gaby Turer: Go to northpoint snackbar while you're here!

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13. Safe House

7.9
779 N Front St (at W Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Speakeasy · Juneau Town · 134 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Find the secret booth. You may even find yourself in another place altogether!

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14. Statue Of Gertie

Wisconsin Avenue Bridge (N Water Street), Milwaukee, WI
Sculpture Garden · Kilbourn Town · 2 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: Gertie the Duck is a world famous mallard and an icon of Milwaukee history. The book by the same name has sold over a million copies worldwide.

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15. The Calling

6.6
900 E Wisconsin Ave. (at N. Prospect Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Sculpture Garden · Juneau Town · 8 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: This sculpture by Mark di Suvero has been a fixture on Wisconsin Avenue for 30 years. Often called 'The Sunburst,' many Milwaukeeans have strong feelings about this work.

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16. AJ Bombers

8.9
1247 N Water St (at Knapp St), Milwaukee, WI
Burger Joint · Juneau Town · 409 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: It's all about comfort food here, including burgers, wings, and hot dogs. It's also the home of our Food Wars Champion -- The Milwaukee Burger.

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17. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery

8.8
901 W Juneau Ave (at 9th St.), Milwaukee, WI
Beer Garden · Kilbourn Town · 32 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Enjoy a souvenir pint glass filled with the beverage of your choice and take a picture with Captain Pabst all during the tour! Read more.

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18. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)

273 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI
University · Historic Third Ward · 7 tips and reviews

Newaukee A.Newaukee Arts: Show your art at ArtMilwaukee.com's next Art Jamboree. Email Jeremy@artmilwaukee.com. Go to www.artmilwaukee.com for more details.

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19. Conejito's Place Mexican Restaurant

8.3
539 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 119 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana Freeman: Great Mexican food, one of the best values in Milwaukee!

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20. Lakefront Brewery

9.4
1872 N Commerce St (at N Holton St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Brewer's Hill · 233 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Come early on a Friday, take the tour first, and then chow down at the raucous Friday fish fry polka party in the beer garden. Read more.

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21. Solly's Grille

8.2
4629 N Port Washington Rd (at W Glendale Ave.), Glendale, WI
Diner · 68 tips and reviews

Mykl N.Mykl Novak: "Get a Solly's butter burger" - from the top 100 things to do before graduating from Marquette University

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22. The Pabst Theater

9.1
144 E Wells St (at N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 55 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: While you're at the Pabst Theater, look up and marvel at the two-ton Austrian crystal chandelier. Pretty isn't it? Take in all the beauty of the theater before settling in for your show!

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23. Shank Hall

7.2
1434 N Farwell Ave (Ogden Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Concert Hall · Lower East Side · 15 tips and reviews

WilliamWilliam: Shank Hall has everything you could want in a small venue: good sound, ample seating, and great acts - both local and national. The whole staff does a phenomenal job. Read more.

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24. Great Lakes Distillery

9.2
616 W Virginia St (at S 6th St), Milwaukee, WI
Distillery · Walker's Point · 45 tips and reviews

Alcoholmanac MagazineAlcoholmanac Magazine: Milwaukee's local distillery is one of our favorite places to knock back a few cocktails. The guys (and gals) there are loads of fun and always experimenting with something new and/or crazy. Always a

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25. Milwaukee Brewing Company

8.6
613 S 2nd St (at Bruce St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Walker's Point · 47 tips and reviews

Jess U.Jess Unavailable: Be careful, dont plan on driving right after the tour, these guys will "sample" you silly. Fine job, you guys. :)

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26. Henry Maier Festival Park

8.9
200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Park · Historic Third Ward · 50 tips and reviews

Tracy H.Tracy Holmes: Summerfest is a lifetime experience if you like music, beer, and waterfronts. There are promotions everyday, so check the website for free or reduced admission!

27. Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant

2207 E North Ave (N Farwell Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 30 tips and reviews

Jodi O.Jodi Osmond: The 3 tacos plate is probably THE best deal...or you can get the taco dinner if you love beans and rice ;)

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28. Humboldt Bridge

2010 N. Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Bridge · Riverwest · 9 tips and reviews

Brennan S.Brennan Stehling: Take a minute to enjoy the view.

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29. Tailgate Haus

Miller Park (Miller Parking Lot), Milwaukee, WI
Event Space · Menomonee River Valley · 2 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: If for some reason you find yourself without tailgate gear or you are from out of town, the Klement's Sausage Haus will hook you up.

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30. Helfaer Field

7.5
1 Miller Park Way (at Miller Park), Milwaukee, WI
Baseball Stadium · Story Hill · 3 tips and reviews
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31. Buck Bradley's

7.3
1019 N Old World 3rd St (W. State St.), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Kilbourn Town · 36 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Step back to the 1890's and enjoy the longest bar in Wisconsin! Read more.

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32. Old German Beer Hall

8.1
1009 N Old World 3rd St (State Street), Milwaukee, WI
German Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 97 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Buy nails from the bartender for 25 cents each and challenge your friends to a friendly game of Hammerschlagen!

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33. Cafe Benelux

8.5
346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Historic Third Ward · 219 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: The best rooftop patio in the Historic Third Ward. Try the giant, pancake shaped Pannenkoeken and check out the 20-page Bier list.

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34. Klement Sausage Outlet Store

7.7
2650 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Food and Beverage Retail · Bay View · 8 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: Buy your meat directly from the source! Great deals and unique items like the Klement's "Broomstick," a 4-foot long hot dog can be found here.

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35. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

7.7
333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Kilbourn Town · 50 tips and reviews

Yoav L.Yoav Lurie: Find the spot where Teddy Roosevelt was shot. (And come here for the afterparty.)

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36. Swingin' Door Exchange

8.5
219 E Michigan St (at N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Juneau Town · 46 tips and reviews

Kim L.Kim L: Wednesday all you can eat mussels !!!!!

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37. North Point Water Tower

7.3
E North Ave (btw N. Lake Dr. & N. Terrace Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews
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38. Nomad World Pub

7.8
1401 E Brady St (at N Warren Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Pub · Lower East Side · 71 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get the "Prix Fix": A shot of Jameson, a PBR, and a cigarette for five bucks. Read more.

39. Fuel Cafe

818 E Center St (Bremen St), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Riverwest · 47 tips and reviews

Lauren J.Lauren Jensen: Dude that waited on me was sweating like no other and shaking but the place is really unique and the milky way latte is the shit!

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40. McKinley Marina

8.5
1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Harbor or Marina · 15 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: The boats are so soothing to watch... take some time here to relax!

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41. Evolution Gastro Pong

6.5
233 E Chicago St (Chicago and Water), Milwaukee, WI
Sports Bar · Historic Third Ward · 44 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: The super-swankiest ping-pong bar in all the land. (Even if it's the only one). You've GOT to stop in & take a SPiN! This place is more fun than you've had in a long time. Promise.

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42. George Webb Restaurants

5.6
2935 N Oakland Ave (btw Locust St & Linnwood Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Diner · 21 tips and reviews

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Martin: This is probably one of the best burgers you will ever have. Even if you don't think so, chances are you will wake up and yearn for it months or years later. It really is good.

The Hamilton is one of A Traveler's Guide to Milwaukee.

43. The Hamilton

823 E Hamilton St (Cass and Hamilton), Milwaukee, WI
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 19 tips and reviews

Jabril F.Jabril Faraj: This is a quaint, trendy bar with great atmosphere. Definitely worth it to get one of their custom cocktails. Strike up conversation w/ the bartenders; they're great. Read more.

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44. Bacchus

8.9
925 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Juneau Town · 28 tips and reviews

Erin A.Erin Anderson: Get the Foie Gras appetizer - tastes like breakfast and is richer and delicious!

45. Pryor Avenue Iron Well

1710 E Pryor Ave (Superior St.), Milwaukee, WI
Well · Bay View · 1 tip

Stephanie S.Stephanie Sura: come fill ur empty growlers with the best spring water in mke... and its free:)

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46. Classic Slice

9.0
2797 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at S California St), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Bay View · 74 tips and reviews

kimberly j.kimberly j.: Ridiculously amazing slices of pizza Prehistoric sized portions. Worth the drive and the wait. Yum!!

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47. Stonefly Brewery

735 E Center St (at N Fratney St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Riverwest · 37 tips and reviews

Aaron B.Aaron Berth: Get anything with beer cheese sauce if you know what's good for you

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48. The Philly Way

405 S 2nd St (at W. Florida St.), Milwaukee, WI
Sandwich Spot · Walker's Point · 20 tips and reviews

John M.John McCarville: Cheeselovers. One of the best ways to go!

49. Cathedral Square Park

8.7
520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI
Park · Juneau Town · 31 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Originally known as Courthouse Square, the land was donated in 1836. During the Civil War, land south of the courthouse was used as a place for troops to assemble.

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50. Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)

8.7
524 S Layton Blvd (in Mitchell Park), Milwaukee, WI
Park · Mitchell Park · 42 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Check out Milwaukee's "Living Landmark" and see what's new in the Show Dome! Read more.