ILWAUKEE 6--0*0(3=0:0;69:.<0+,M +DUOH\'DYLGVRQ 7+$11,9(56$5 < -HTPS`0[PULYHYPLZ Museums, parks and more! -VVK-PUKZ “Wisconsin Foodie” Kyle Cherek /VWW`/V\Y Crafting the ultimate Milwaukee beer experience 4PS^H\RLL(Y[4\ZL\T ¸:L_PLZ[)\PSKPUN¹PU[OL^VYSK 2 Q 2013 MILWAUKEE VISITORS GUIDE WELCOME TO MILWAUKEE STOP BY OUR VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Friendly, knowledgeable staff can assist you with questions about what to see and do while in the Milwaukee area. VISIT Milwaukee’s full-service Visitor Information Center is located inside the Delta Center at 4th and Wisconsin. We provide maps, brochures and other visitor information. We’ll even be happy to make a restaurant reservation for you! Corner of 4th and Wisconsin, 800-554-1448, visitmilwaukee.org. Another fantastic resource for visitor information is the Downtown Newcomer and Visitor Information Kiosk. Get information on hot downtown happenings, a place to grab a bite, or local shopping and entertainment options. 214 W. Wisconsin Avenue. VISITMILWAUKEE.ORG Q 800-554-1448 Q 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE BASICS: Details to help you plan your visit Traveling to Milwaukee ........................................................5 Getting Around Milwaukee ..................................................6 Take Milwaukee Home: Fun keepsakes to remind you of your time in this lakefront city ...............................7 Major Events: Dozens of fun events you don't want to miss ................................................................8 Features Tours & Transportation: Make the most of your Milwaukee vacation ...........................................................59 HARLEY-DAVIDSON: A Milwaukee Icon. HD prepares to celebrate Milwaukee Area Resources: Businesses that can its 110th anniversary. ..............................11 help make your stay more comfortable ...........................62 FAMILY FUN: Milwaukee’s family- NEIGHBORHOODS: Suggestions for dining, friendly atmosphere will have attractions, shopping and more, organized by parents saying “We’ll See” and neighborhood to help you navigate the city really mean it. .........................................12 more easily. Brady Street (Downtown) ................................................... 27 FEELING SPORTY? Milwaukee’s prime lakefront location provides East Side (Downtown) .........................................................28 plenty of opportunities for fun East Town (Downtown) ........................................................29 and adventure in this great Historic Third Ward (Downtown) ........................................33 “urban outdoors.” ................................. 18 Menomonee River Valley (Downtown) ...............................35 MILWAUKEE FOODIE FINDS: Walker’s Point/Fifth Ward (Downtown).............................. 37 An exciting culinary scene awaits visitors. ...................................... 20 Westown (Downtown) ..........................................................38 South/Airport .......................................................................43 HOPPY HOUR: Milwaukee’s rich Wauwatosa ...........................................................................47 brewing history has evolved into a thriving modern-day industry West ......................................................................................49 for microbreweries, distilleries North .....................................................................................51 and more. ................................................24 Outlying Areas .....................................................................53 VISIT Milwaukee’s MAIN OFFICE: Published by Nei-Turner Media Group, 93 West Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191. Paul Upchurch, President/CEO; Brent Foerster, Vice President of Sales & Marketing; 262-245-1000 Todd O’Leary, Director of Marketing; Jeannine Sherman, Director of Public Relations; All photos in this publication are the property of the businesses pictured unless otherwise noted. Jeff Baryenbruch, Executive Director of Sales; Dave Larson, Director of Convention Services; Meg McKenna, Director of Development; Wendy Dobrzynski, Group Tour Manager; ©2013 VISIT Milwaukee Dana Jones, Director of Finance & Administration. Please Note: While every effort is made to insure the accuracy of information in this guide For direct inquiries, contact Todd O’Leary, Director of Marketing; 414-287-4252 at the date of publication, errors or changes can occur. Please call ahead and verify. On the cover: Milwaukee Art Museum ©Tim Hursley 4 Q 2013 MILWAUKEE VISITORS GUIDE Traveling to Milwaukee THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA IS CENTERED AROUND INTERSTATES 43 AND 94. MILWAUKEE IS WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE OF ONE-THIRD OF THE U.S. POPULATION. AND WITH ONE OF THE LOWEST COMMUTE TIMES OF ANY MAJOR CITY, CHANCES ARE YOU’LL ARRIVE WITH MORE TIME TO EXPLORE THE AREA! Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport If you are arriving (MKE) is rated one of the nation’s most affordable via Amtrak or airports, with average airfares $78 lower than the Greyhound, you’ll arrive national average. at Milwaukee’s beautiful Intermodal Station. GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5300 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee • 414-747-5300, www.mitchellairport.com AMTRAK NATIONAL RAILROAD Eight airlines provide nonstop service to 35 cities and convenient connections PASSENGER CORPORATION worldwide. Mitchell offers more than 150 daily departures to popular business 433 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee • 800-USA-RAIL, www.Amtrak.com and vacation destinations. Serving Milwaukee with 14 daily departures between Chicago and Milwaukee and FRONTIER AIRLINES daily departures to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Take the Hiawatha Train to General Mitchell 555 Air Cargo Way, Milwaukee International Airport or to over 500 cities that Amtrak serves. 414-294-5588, www.flyfrontier.com The Lake Express High Speed Ferry connects Milwaukee Frontier Airlines offers service to more than 75 destinations throughout the with Muskegon, MI. Carrying 46 vehicles and 248 Americas. Its frequent flyer program is one of the most rewarding programs in the industry. passengers, Lake Express is a convenient alternative to traffic hassles in Chicago. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 2702 Love Field Dr., HDQ-5BE, Dallas LAKE EXPRESS HIGH SPEED FERRY 800-435-9792, www.southwest.com 2330 S. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee Bags Fly Free. Legendary customer 414-727-7792, 866-914-1010, www.lake-express.com service and a comfortable traveling experience with all premium leather seats Experience fast, fun and stress-free travel via a high-speed auto/passenger and plenty of leg room — Southwest Airlines is excited to offer Milwaukee the ferry crossing Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Freedom to Fly! Michigan in just 2 1/2 hours. ; VISITMILWAUKEE.ORG Q 800-554-1448 Q 5 Getting Around Milwaukee The Milwaukee County Transit System is an easy and affordable way to get around. Routes traverse the area, connecting the airport, downtown, most major attractions and college campuses. MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM 1942 N. 17th St., Milwaukee • 414-344-6711 • www.ridemcts.com MCTS, providing convenient and affordable transportation to Milwaukee since 1860. By giving 44 million rides a year we connect the community to jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation in Milwaukee County. ; To catch a cab, head to one of the designated taxi stands at the airport, Intermodal station or a major hotel downtown. From other locations, you’ll need to call ahead to arrange transport. AIRPORT TAXI CAB SERVICES P.O. Box 370323, Milwaukee • 414-628-3497 Downtown fares: four passengers per car or six passengers per van $30-$36. Milwaukee suburbs and out of town fares are negotiable. For more information please call or email. AMERICAN UNITED TAXICAB SERVICE, INC. 646 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee • 414-220-5000 • www.americanunitedmilwaukee.com Largest taxicab company in Wisconsin. Meter taxi service, air conditioned newer model vehicles, 24-hour service, fast response time, computerized dispatch. Airport service our specialty. Most major credit cards accepted. ; YELLOW CAB CO-OP 1840 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee 414-271-6630 • www.yellowcabmilwaukee.com Serving Milwaukee and its outlying areas since 1979. All our cabs are GPS dispatched. We do take reservations. Just call 414-271-1800 day or night. MC/Visa/Amex accepted. Milwaukee is a great city to explore on foot. World-class dining, arts and entertainment, famous attractions and shopping are within steps of most downtown hotels. As you walk downtown, you’ll notice color-coded directional signs that let you know what area you’re in and point you toward area attractions. And, look for Public Service Ambassadors — uniformed walking concierges who are happy to give directions or answer questions. visitmilwaukee on: Connect with Milwaukee! Anderson Cooper @andersoncooper #Milwaukee is a really cool city. I love the old buildings and it's a super friendly place instagr.am/p/OCiaQqEkCV/ MOBILE: MOBILE.VISITMILWAUKEE.ORG Reply Retweet Favorite ONLINE: VISITMILWAUKEE.ORG 6 Q 2013 MILWAUKEE VISITORS GUIDE TAKE MILWAUKEE HOME! Six local products that make great gifts or souvenirs. For the Foodie MILWAUKEE SPICES Merchants of the highest quality, hand- selected and hand-prepared spices and herbs. A trip to their retail stores is a delight for the senses, but they will also ship direct! $4.99 and up at The Spice House, 1031 N. Old World Third St.; at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St.; or thespicehouse.com For the Crafter LAKEFRONT SOUVENIR