Sara & Nate
Our Fave MKE Activities
Hacienda Beer Co. North Ave Taproom
Walking distance from our old apartment - great place for creative brews and a vibe you'd want to enjoy for hours.
Transfer Pizzeria Café
Favorite pizza place in Milwaukee - try the white pizzas or the Paisano (Nate's fave)
Hubbard Park Beer Garden
Lovely beer garden along the Milwaukee River. Bring a deck of cards, get comfy and enjoy some tasty beers (and maybe a giant pretzel).
Milwaukee Public Market
Best place for a variety of local restaurants and shops -- Sara's favorites include the Green Kitchen, the Milwaukee store for MKE gear, and Thief Wine bar (best $10 selection of bottles you'll find)
Milwaukee Art Museum
Stunning collection of art and beautiful lake views. After walking through, admire the lake in their cafe!
Oak Leaf Trail
For those staying near the Oak Leaf Trail, this is a wonderful, recreational trail on the East Side of Milwaukee that is surrounded by foliage, which will be stunning in the Fall. Rent a Bublr Bike and enjoy a lovely bike ride along the trail.
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
Fun brewery with crowdsourced flavors and tons of games to turn a regular weekend into a fun memory.
Colectivo Coffee on the Lakefront
Go-to coffee place and cafe for cozy breakfast bites. If the weather is nice, grab a seat on the terrace and enjoy people (and dog) watching!
Fuel Cafe 5th St
Rad brunch, lunch and dinner spot. Typical bar fare with a gourmet flare. You feel cooler just walking in.
Burnhearts
Best townie bar in Milwaukee -- cozy vibes, laid back bartenders and tasty drinks. Enjoy while you play a round of pool!
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
Best cocktail lounge in Milwaukee. There are no menus -- tell the waiter what flavors you're feeling and they'll create a drink you'll be thinking about for days to come. Intimate, local and SO Milwaukee.
Marquette University
Ye olde stomping grounds. Our alma mater. Go for a walk around the beautiful campus (it thrives in the Fall), and then end at the AMU, where Sara and Nate first locked eyes.
Purple Door Ice Cream
Best ice cream joint in town! Get yourself some scoops!
Hank Aaron State Trail
Looking to stretch the legs? The Hank Aaron State Trail is a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy some views of Lake Michigan. We recommend starting near the Summerfest grounds, so you can enjoy the views of festival grounds as well!
Boone & Crockett
Best Old Fashioned in town. Encapsulates everything about Milwaukee in one place.
Zócalo Food Park
Options galore at Zócalo - really fun food truck park that includes options of tacos, burgers, ice cream, and cocktails.
Rush-Mor Ltd Music & Video
Nate's favorite record store