Megan & Alex
Things To Do
Colectivo Coffee - Lakefront Cafe
There are lots of Collective Coffee's around town but the one by the lake is a popular spot to sit outside. They even have the UW Union chairs!
Lakefront Brewery
Weekend Tours (Fri - Sun) $10. Milwaukee's own Lakefront Brewery Inc. started in 1987. The industrious and inventive microbrewery located on the Milwaukee River has become a Milwaukee landmark. Its rich history includes partnerships with local taverns, preservation of local historical pieces, unique tours, family style dining options and most importantly, great beer. Tours go through the entire brewery. Friday evening & Saturday tours are always busy, and generally always sell out. Saturday tours are only sold online.
Milwaukee Public Market
One of America's Best Public Markets...Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with one-of-a-kind, 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, located in the vibrant Historic Third Ward neighborhood.
Edelweiss Cruises and Boat Tours
Historic Milwaukee Boat Tour Adult Ticket: $18.00 Child Ticket: $9.00. Milwaukee's only complete tour of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan shoreline.
Café Benelux
Located in the heart of the vibrant Third Ward with Milwaukee’s most unique rooftop patio. Enjoy one of their famous bloody marys, award-winning brunch, or hundreds of rare beer options.
The Outsider
Grab a drink at one of Milwaukee's newest rooftop bars and take in the city views! Note it is located at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel.
Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum contains nearly 25,000 works of art. It is one of the largest museums in the United States and is one of the most famous/recognizable buildings in Milwaukee's skyline.
Milwaukee Boat Line
If you are staying in Milwaukee for the weekend, there are sightseeing cruises (12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm) and happy hour cruises (6 pm) available on Saturday, September 22nd on the Milwaukee Boat Line. Visit their website (http://mkeboat.com/) for more details.
Brew City Kayak
If you plan to stay in Milwaukee for the weekend, there are kayak and paddleboard rentals that you can take on the Milwaukee River. Refer to Brew City's website (http://www.brewcitykayak.com/) for more information.
Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
Pedaling Pub Crawls- Rent out the entire bike (each bike can fit up to 16 passengers) or if you have a smaller group join one of their public tours. Check out their website (http://pedaltavern.com/) for more information.