Things To Do
Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market. No matter what you are feeling for breakfast, lunch, or dinner... they have an option for you. After you made your choice, head on up to the Palm Garden seating area on the 2nd level.
Summerfest
This is where Ashley and Anhthu saw their first Lizzo concert! This year Summerfest will take place from June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023. There are 12 main stages for local artists and major headliners. Futhermore, there are numberous food and beverages options, and interactive activities.
Milwaukee Kayak Company
Canoe & kayak rental service company on the downtown Milwaukee river. Along with daily kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals, they also offer weekly guided tours.
3rd St. Market Hall
The market hall has tons of free activities like shuffleboard, bags/cornhole, Jenga, classic Nintendo video games, and more.
Up-Down MKE
Up-Down Milwaukee is an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, and an array of patio activities on our 2 floors of outdoor patio All games cost just 25 cents. Their drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.
Momo Mee Asian Cuisine
Momo Mee is one of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee- if you go, you need to order the soup dumplings! We also love the crispy orange beef and the salt & pepper shrimp.
Sze Chuan Restaurant
Sze Chuan Restaurant is another favorite restaurant of ours! We highly recommend the hot pot!
Dorsia
Modern Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere at Dorsia. Our favorite is trying different pastas with their create your own pasta flight!
La Merenda
A colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine. We love going here for tapas!
Morel
This is our favorite farm-to-table restaurantin Milwaukee! It is a little pricier, but the food is phenomenal!
Don's TV & Repair Speakeasy
Hidden behind the storefront of “Tv and Repair”, Don’s speakeasy serves up the smash burgers, boozy shakes, and fruity pebble pancakes that made this once diner a neighborhood classic. We think this is a fun spot with really good burgers!
Hubbard Park Beer Garden
Hubbard Park is our favorite Milwaukee beer garden! It's surrounded by trees and is near a beautiful river!