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About Milwaukee
Milwaukee is the most populous city in Wisconsin, situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, it ranks as the 31st-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-largest in the Midwest. The Milwaukee metropolitan area encompasses over 1.57 million residents.
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- 📅 Leanne Morgan — Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM · Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue
- 📅 Josh Johnson — Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM · Riverside Theater - WI, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave.
- 📅 Edgar Sandoval — Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM · Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave
- 📅 China Lights Wisconsin 2026 — Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PM · Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr
Milwaukee County Historical Center
The Milwaukee County Historical Center is an attraction located in the Theater District.
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Best Hotels in Milwaukee
42 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Aloft Milwaukee Downtown is a hotel located at 1230 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
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County Clare Inn
The County Clare Inn is a hotel located at 1234 North Astor Street.
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Courtyard Marriott
The Courtyard Marriott is located at 300 West Michigan Street.
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee is located at 1840 North 6th Street. This hotel offers accommodation in the specified address.
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Double Tree by Hilton
The Double Tree by Hilton is located at 611 West Wisconsin Avenue.
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Dubbel Dutch
Dubbel Dutch is a hotel located at 817 and 819 North Marshall Street.
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Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites is a hotel located at 174; 176; 178; 180; 182; 184 West Wisconsin Avenue.
Best Restaurants in Milwaukee
117 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Alem Ethiopian Village
Alem Ethiopian Village serves Ethiopian cuisine in the Historic Financial District.
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Arlanderz Chicken & Fish
Arlanderz Chicken & Fish serves soul food on the Lower East Side.
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Belli's Bistro & Spirits
Belli's Bistro & Spirits serves southern cuisine in the Bay View neighborhood.
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Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria serves new american cuisine in the Commission Row neighborhood.
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Bollywood Grill
Bollywood Grill serves Indian cuisine in the Yankee Hill neighborhood.
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Buck Bradley's Saloon & Eatery
Buck Bradley's Saloon & Eatery serves American cuisine in the Deer District.
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Café Calatrava
Café Calatrava serves Mediterranean cuisine in the Juneau Town neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Milwaukee
98 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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2Mesa Mexican Eatery
2Mesa Mexican Eatery serves Mexican cuisine as a café option in the Martin Drive neighborhood.
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Alderaan Coffee
Alderaan Coffee is a café located in the Beerline B neighborhood.
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Andiamo Coffee & Tea
Andiamo Coffee & Tea operates as a café in the Juneau Town neighborhood.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company is a café located in the Commission Row neighborhood.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company is a café located in the Walker's Point neighborhood. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company - Bay View Cafe
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company - Bay View Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Bay View neighborhood.
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Brewing Grounds For Change
Brewing Grounds For Change is a café located in the East Side neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Milwaukee
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Black Husky Brewing
Black Husky Brewing is a bar located in the Riverwest neighborhood.
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Broken Bat Brewing Company
Broken Bat Brewing Company operates as a bar within the Historic Third Ward.
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Buckhead Back Bar Saloon
Buckhead Back Bar Saloon is a bar located in the Deer District.
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Club Charlies
Club Charlies is an American bar located in the Historic Third Ward.
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Dead Bird Brewing Company
Dead Bird Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Haymarket neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Milwaukee
79 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Located in the Juneau Town neighborhood, Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a local attraction.
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Bresler Eitel Art & Framing Gallery
Bresler Eitel Art & Framing Gallery is an attraction located in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
The Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion is an attraction located in the Avenues West neighborhood.
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Charles Allis Art Museum
The Charles Allis Art Museum is an attraction located in the Lower East Side.
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Discovery World Science + Technology Center
Discovery World Science + Technology Center is an attraction located in the Juneau Town neighborhood.
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Gallery 507
Gallery 507 is an attraction located in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
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Grohmann Museum
Located in the Park East neighborhood, the Grohmann Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Grove Gallery
Grove Gallery is an attraction located in the Walker's Point neighborhood.
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Haggerty Museum of Art
Located on University Hill, the Haggerty Museum of Art is a local attraction.
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Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts is an attraction located in the Riverwest neighborhood.
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Kenilworth Square East Gallery
Located in the East Side neighborhood, Kenilworth Square East Gallery is a local attraction.
Best Shops in Milwaukee
87 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Althea's Fine Lingerie
Althea's Fine Lingerie is a shop located in the Juneau Town neighborhood.
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Boswell Books
Boswell Books is a shop located in the Downer Avenue neighborhood.
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Brew City Brand Apparel
Brew City Brand Apparel is a shop located in the Commission Row neighborhood.
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Bronzeville Collective
Bronzeville Collective is a shop located in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
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David Barnett Gallery
David Barnett Gallery operates as a shop in the Yankee Hill neighborhood.
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DeLind Fine Art Appraisals
DeLind Fine Art Appraisals is a shop located in the Juneau Town neighborhood.
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Downtown Books
Downtown Books operates as a shop within the Historic Financial District.
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Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements is a shop located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Edie Boutique
Edie Boutique is a shop located in the Commission Row neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Milwaukee
61 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Clarke Square Park
Clarke Square Park is a green space located in the Clarke Square neighborhood.
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Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park is a public green space located in the Mitchell Park neighborhood.
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Three Bridges Park
Three Bridges Park is a green space located in the Silver City neighborhood.
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Witkowiak Play Area
Witkowiak Play Area is a park located in the Clock Tower Acres neighborhood.
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1st and Wright Play Area
Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood, 1st and Wright Play Area is a local park.
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29th & Meinecke Play Area
Located in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood, the 29th & Meinecke Play Area offers a local green space for residents.
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30th & Galena Play Area
Located in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, the 30th & Galena Play Area is a local park. It offers outdoor space for residents to enjoy.
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Alice Bertschy Kadish Park
Alice Bertschy Kadish Park is a green space located in the East Village neighborhood.
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Atkinson Triangle
Atkinson Triangle is a park located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood.
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Back Bay Park
Back Bay Park is a green space located in the Historic Water Tower Neighborhood.
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