Mary Kathryn & William Costigan
Things To Do
Historic Third Ward
Historic Third Ward is known as “Milwaukee’s Arts and Fashion District” and offers the city’s most dynamic array of restaurants, shopping, spas, theaters, and galleries, all in a historic warehouse setting
Milwaukee Public Market
Located within Third Ward, this is Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market.
Milwaukee Riverwalk
The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a beautiful boardwalk that winds right through the heart of downtown Milwaukee along the River. The Riverwalk goes on for 20 city blocks. It's a great morning stroll with a cup of coffee!
Lakefront Brewery
This is an iconic Milwaukee craft brewery with some of the best beer and cheese curds in town. If you have the time, make sure to check out their famous brewer tour for 45 minutes of laughter..and more importantly, beer!
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Another local Milwaukee brewery, Milwaukee Brewing Company was founded on principles of crafting and creating beers using the best local ingredients and suppliers in a sustainable, creative, and innovative environment.
Milwaukee Ale House
Milwaukee Ale House is a fun bar located right on this river. This microbrewery and restaurant offers house beers, live music & patio seating.
Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
Tour Downtown Milwaukee by Pedal bike, or the Milwaukee River/Lake Michigan by Paddle Tavern or Duffy Boat! This would be a fun thing to do for the "Tweener" if you're looking for a fun afternoon before our cocktail hour with friends or family.
Harbor House
Located right on Lake Michigan, this seafood-focused restaurant is one of our favorites for an outdoor lunch or dinner. Bonus: you can see our wedding venue (the Milwaukee Art Museum) from the restaurant! Make sure to make reservations well in advanced as this restaurant is not a well-kept secret.
La Merenda
A go-to spot for food and drink, La Merenda is a bar and grill located in downtown Milwaukee. La Merenda specializes in serving globally inspired cuisine, local beers and wine. The restaurant offers a casual dining with upscale flavors.
Zarletti
For the hearty eaters out there, this northern Italian style restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Chef Zarletti focuses on creating flavorful, northern-regional Italian inspired dishes from lessons learned in his grandmother's kitchen, and on his extensive travels throughout Italy.
Sweet Diner
Our favorite brunch spot in Milwaukee! Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, Sweet Diner serves up American brunch and lunch classics in a vibrant and cozy setting.
Purple Door Ice Cream
You can't leave Milwaukee without having a scoop of ice cream or custard! A lot of our "Wisconsin" favorites are unfortunately not located right Downtown, but this spot is the best in the city and has tons of unique flavors!
Shaker's Cigar Bar
For those who love cigars, Shaker's is the place to be. From a gangster-era speakeasy and brothel owned by Al Capone to Milwaukee’s only licensed cigar bar, Shaker's is considered among the top five haunted bars in the U.S. They offer ghost tours for those interested in the history of the house or paranormal activity - it is amazing!