Welcome To Milwaukee
Summerfest
Did you know the largest music festival in the world is going on during the wedding week and weekend? https://summerfest.com/ Headliners every night but also 10 free stages with basic admission. ($15 weekdays, $23 weekend) Its just a 5-minute walk from the wedding venue!
The Third Ward
The venue and Kimpton hotel are in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward – a great area with shops, restaurants and fun nestled between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. https://historicthirdward.org/ We love the rooftop bar at the Kimpton, The Public Market for a one stop shop for trying all of Milwaukee’s best snacks and foods (CHEESE), Café Benelux for the best beer selection in Milwaukee and rooftop outside dining, and of course – a cool brewery (Milwaukee Ale House or MKE Ale House) with great outdoor seating on the river. There's also the Broken Bat Brewery, but that's inside. Note: The public market in the Third Ward also has a great wine/beer/apps place where you can buy and drink live or to go. Extra great wine and beer makes it a win for most people. Don’t let the name Thief Wine Shop and Bar distract you from the good beer. Milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Beer/Breweries
We started beer so obviously you can get your fair share of the finest (well… don’t ask Ted) Classic tour: Miller Brewery https://www.millercoors.com/breweries/miller-brewing-company/tours Most popular and best beer: Lakefront Brewery http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/tour Historical and Classic: Pabst https://pabstmkebrewery.com/ PLUS, Boat+Beer cruises https://riverwalkboats.com/activities/saturday-3-pub-cruise/
Culture, Art & The Brewers
Harley Davidson Museum Milwaukee Art Museum And of course, Miller Park. The Brewers are not in town but the stadium is a quick 15 minutes drive from downtown and has the coolest TGI-Fridays in the world, open for dining all the time.
Other Helpful Sites
Here’s a list of all the boat trips: https://traveltips.usatoday.com/brewery-boat-tours-milwaukee-river-11717.html Of course, more drinks are needed: https://www.thrillist.com/drink/milwaukee/best-bloody-marys-in-milwaukee