Best of Milwaukee, WI
The Brew City
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.
📣 What's going on in Milwaukee
- 📅 Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Lake Country DockHounds — Fri, Jul 10 · 6:30 PM · Franklin Field - WI, 9625 S 54th St
- 📅 Tall Tall Trees — Fri, Jul 10 · 7:00 PM · Cactus Club, 2496 S Wentworth Ave
- 📅 Mike Epps — Fri, Jul 10 · 7:00 PM · Milwaukee Improv (Main Room), 20110 Lower Union Street
- 📅 Benjamin Tod — Fri, Jul 10 · 8:00 PM · Turner Hall Ballroom, 1034 N. 4th Street
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
A local hotel in 1230 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
A local hotel in 710 North Old World 3rd Street.
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Hampton Inn & Suites
A local hotel in 174; 176; 178; 180; 182; 184 West Wisconsin Avenue.
Best Restaurants in Milwaukee
117 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Milwaukee
98 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Milwaukee
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Milwaukee
79 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
Best Shops in Milwaukee
87 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Milwaukee
61 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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