Emma & Nathaniel

Saturday, August 10, 2024 • Milwaukee, WI, USA

Emma & Nathaniel

Saturday, August 10, 2024 • Milwaukee, WI, USA

Things to Do

If you have time, here are some of the most popular places to go and food to eat in Milwaukee!

Places to Eat/Drink

Milwaukee Public Market

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400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 336-1111

Explore various independent vendors, offering a unique selections of various products and freshly-made prepared foods.

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Lakefront Brewery

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1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
(414) 372-8800

Brewery tour, beer hall, and restaurant. Order the cheese curds - it's mandatory in Wisconsin!

Café Benelux

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346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 501-2500

Really excellent restaurant in the Third Ward, featuring food and brews from Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Plus it has a rooftop patio!

Original Sobelman’s on St. Paul

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1900 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
(414) 931-1919

A true staple of Milwaukee, Sobelman's is a family-owned restaurant, famous for their Bloody Mary menu and delicious burgers. They gained national recognition for their unconventional Bloody Mary concoctions, featuring signature garnishes such as entire fried chickens and cheeseburger sliders.

Colectivo Coffee on the Lakefront

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1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 223-4551

Coffee shop on the lakefront, serving cafe eats, beverages, and coffee from locally roasted beans. There are other Colectivo Coffee locations closer to the Venue, but if you are looking to have some coffee with a view or walk along the lakefront, this is the place to go!

Best Place Coffee & Spirits

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901 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
(414) 630-1609

Coffee shop located at the Best Place, serving locally roasted coffee, herbal tea, and a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty beverages.


Kopp's Frozen Custard

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5373 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217, USA
(414) 961-3288

Founded in 1950, Kopp's is the go-to burger and custard joint in the Milwaukee area, featuring special “Flavor of the Day” custards. A little outside of Downtown, but incredibly delicious frozen custard and burgers!

Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Downtown

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146 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 727-9200

Wisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie. If you're looking for a quicker bite/casual atmosphere - they have lots of unique options!

Vagabond

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1122 N Edison St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 223-1122

Casual, brick-walled eatery with Mexican food & margaritas!

Harbor House

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550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 395-4900

Upscale spot with Lake Michigan & skyline views serving steak, seafood dishes & a lengthy wine list.

Smoke Shack

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332 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 431-1119

Cozy spot serving slow-smoked barbecue meats & Southern-style sides.

Places to Go / Things to See

Historic Third Ward

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Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward contains rooftop bars and restaurants, galleries, spas, shows, shops, and more.

Pabst Mansion

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2000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
(414) 931-0808

The Pabst Mansion was built in 1892 for the founder of the Pabst Brewing Company, which is now a historic house museum, offering tours to the public.

Milwaukee Art Museum

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700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
(414) 224-3200

The Milwaukee Art Museum is probably Milwaukee's most iconic building. Even if you don't go to see the art, the architecture itself is worth the visit! Right on the lakefront, the museum houses a Collection of more than 30,000 works.

Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory

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524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA
(414) 257-5600

The Domes form a living plant museum with a permanent collection of over 1,800 plant species from across the globe. The conservatory is composed of three beehive-shaped glass domes, each maintaining a distinct setting: Floral, Desert, and Tropical.

Harley-Davidson Museum

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400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA
(414) 287-2789

The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee showcases the company's rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits.