Cory’s guidebook
Coffee Shop
Hip local cafe chain serving coffee drinks & tea, plus pastries, muffins & other light bites.
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Stone Creek Coffee - Downer Cafe & Kitchen
2650 N Downer AveHip local cafe chain serving coffee drinks & tea, plus pastries, muffins & other light bites.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StBohemian Tea House
Brewed Cafe
1208 E Brady StHippie Cafe
Food scene
Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer AveThe best Bloody Mary's and sweet potato fries! yum!
A beautiful setting in the park pavilion overlooking Lake Michigan and its award-winning French cuisine have made it the premier dining and special event destination in MKE since 1995. The menu ranges from traditional to modern.
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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry BlvdA beautiful setting in the park pavilion overlooking Lake Michigan and its award-winning French cuisine have made it the premier dining and special event destination in MKE since 1995. The menu ranges from traditional to modern.
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland AveBest Spring Rolls
The City Market Cafe & Bakehouse
2205 E Capitol DrBest Veggie Sandwich & Chili
SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining
2613 E Hampshire StSicilian Eats
Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveThin Crust Pizza!
Blooming Lotus Bakery
2215 E North AveVegan Bakery
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveSmoothies / Juices / Healthy -- we go here everyday!
Strange Town
2101 N Prospect AveHip Vegan Faire
Celesta
1978 N Farwell AveComfort Vegan Food
EE-Sane Thai-Lao Cuisine
1806 N Farwell AveBest Thai-Lao
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveBest Brunch
Centro Cafe
808 E Center StCozy Rustic Italian
Wonderland
732 E Burleigh StVegan Diner Vibes
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StBest Mexican
Sightseeing
This 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views. Great for sunrise and picnics.
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Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrThis 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views. Great for sunrise and picnics.
Lake Park has been a Milwaukee gem since 1889. Enjoy the great stretches of open, meadow-like spaces, winding wooded paths and bridges that lead to surprising vistas, the North Point Lighthouse, and gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. 5 blocks away / 5 min walk
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Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdLake Park has been a Milwaukee gem since 1889. Enjoy the great stretches of open, meadow-like spaces, winding wooded paths and bridges that lead to surprising vistas, the North Point Lighthouse, and gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. 5 blocks away / 5 min walk
Veterans Park along Lake Michigan includes a kite store, large open grassy areas, a paved section of the Oak Leaf Trail, and a long lagoon with paddle boat, kayak, and stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals. 8 min drive / 3.7 miles
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Veterans Park
Veterans Park along Lake Michigan includes a kite store, large open grassy areas, a paved section of the Oak Leaf Trail, and a long lagoon with paddle boat, kayak, and stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals. 8 min drive / 3.7 miles
The Oak Leaf Trail is a multi-use trail system with over 125 miles of trail for cycling, roller blading, walking, birding and running around Milwaukee County. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The trail system is mostly smooth asphalt, with dozens of easily accessed connections that take you just about anywhere in the Milwaukee metro area.
county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Trails/Oak-Leaf-Trail
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Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailThe Oak Leaf Trail is a multi-use trail system with over 125 miles of trail for cycling, roller blading, walking, birding and running around Milwaukee County. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The trail system is mostly smooth asphalt, with dozens of easily accessed connections that take you just about anywhere in the Milwaukee metro area.
county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Trails/Oak-Leaf-Trail
museum tells the history of lighthouses in Milwaukee as well as the maritime history of the area with original artifacts. Learn about Georgia Stebbins, the longest-term keeper in the late 1800’s & early 1900’s. The lighthouse tower is on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It’s comprised from three sections, each a component of three different lighthouses. Tour the museum, climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the beautiful grounds.
2650 N Wahl Ave | (414) 332-6754 northpointlighthouse.org
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North Point Lighthouse
2650 N Wahl Avemuseum tells the history of lighthouses in Milwaukee as well as the maritime history of the area with original artifacts. Learn about Georgia Stebbins, the longest-term keeper in the late 1800’s & early 1900’s. The lighthouse tower is on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It’s comprised from three sections, each a component of three different lighthouses. Tour the museum, climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the beautiful grounds.
2650 N Wahl Ave | (414) 332-6754 northpointlighthouse.org
Downer Woods
Enchanted Forest
Art Smart's Dart Mart and Juggling Emporium
1695 N Humboldt AveJuggling Emporium
An arts destination in a one-block alleyway known for its street art mural installations. It is located behind the historic Oriental Theatre and includes both temporary and semi-permanent installations by a variety of artists and art groups.
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Milwaukee’s Black Cat Alley
East Ivanhoe PlaceAn arts destination in a one-block alleyway known for its street art mural installations. It is located behind the historic Oriental Theatre and includes both temporary and semi-permanent installations by a variety of artists and art groups.
Neighborhoods
Historic Downer Avenue is one of Milwaukee’s most popular East Side business districts known for its great dining, shopping, movies and annual events. You can’t go wrong at any of these establishments. Located just 1 min drive / 7 min walk away!
Upper East Side
Historic Downer Avenue is one of Milwaukee’s most popular East Side business districts known for its great dining, shopping, movies and annual events. You can’t go wrong at any of these establishments. Located just 1 min drive / 7 min walk away!
Shorewood is a unique and pedestrian-friendly urban village styled in the European tradition. They are the first suburb north of the city of Milwaukee on the shores of Lake Michigan. A vibrant business district including an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and specialty boutiques. 6 min drive / 1.8 miles
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Shorewood
Shorewood is a unique and pedestrian-friendly urban village styled in the European tradition. They are the first suburb north of the city of Milwaukee on the shores of Lake Michigan. A vibrant business district including an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and specialty boutiques. 6 min drive / 1.8 miles
A beloved Milwaukee thoroughfare for decades, Brady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and the city’s best salons. Visit for shopping, and stay to watch the street come
alive at night. 7 min drive / 2.4 miles
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Lower East Side
A beloved Milwaukee thoroughfare for decades, Brady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and the city’s best salons. Visit for shopping, and stay to watch the street come
alive at night. 7 min drive / 2.4 miles
Just south of the city on the coast of Lake Michigan, Bay View is a hip and eclectic neighborhood popular with families and young professionals alike. Home to one of the city’s most popular bar districts, it’s also a hotbed of local art and creativity with gallery nights, a thriving farmers market and maker fair. 15 min drive / 7.2 miles
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Bay View
Just south of the city on the coast of Lake Michigan, Bay View is a hip and eclectic neighborhood popular with families and young professionals alike. Home to one of the city’s most popular bar districts, it’s also a hotbed of local art and creativity with gallery nights, a thriving farmers market and maker fair. 15 min drive / 7.2 miles
This diverse, offbeat neighborhood has a DIY sensibility that runs deep. You’ll find a little bit of everything here, from funky music venues to intimate restaurants, brewpubs to tiki bars. Riverwest is an eclectic neighborhood with strong communal spirit, home to a community-run bar, a community radio station, and a thriving co-op. 4 min drive / 1.3 miles
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Riverwest
This diverse, offbeat neighborhood has a DIY sensibility that runs deep. You’ll find a little bit of everything here, from funky music venues to intimate restaurants, brewpubs to tiki bars. Riverwest is an eclectic neighborhood with strong communal spirit, home to a community-run bar, a community radio station, and a thriving co-op. 4 min drive / 1.3 miles
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 and eat in the Market’s second floor Palm Garden. On the corner of Broadway & St. Paul Avenue.
Or take a walk on the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk and explore the locally owned restaurants, spas, galleries and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting.
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Historic Third Ward
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 and eat in the Market’s second floor Palm Garden. On the corner of Broadway & St. Paul Avenue.
Or take a walk on the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk and explore the locally owned restaurants, spas, galleries and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting.
Milwaukee is a city on Lake Michigan’s western shore, known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee. Check out these amazing places to visit!
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a city on Lake Michigan’s western shore, known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee. Check out these amazing places to visit!
Farmer's Markets
It provides the opportunity to support and engage directly with the growers and producers of food, teach kids about the importance of our agricultural roots and nutrition, and connect with our community within and beyond the village. In addition to locally grown produce and food products, there’s weekly entertainment and activities.
Hours of Operation:
June 21 - Oct 25, Sundays: 9:30 am – 1pm
Located on the playground of Lake Bluff Elementary School
shorewoodfarmersmarket.com
SHOREWOOD FARMERS MARKET
4100 Estabrook PkwyIt provides the opportunity to support and engage directly with the growers and producers of food, teach kids about the importance of our agricultural roots and nutrition, and connect with our community within and beyond the village. In addition to locally grown produce and food products, there’s weekly entertainment and activities.
Hours of Operation:
June 21 - Oct 25, Sundays: 9:30 am – 1pm
Located on the playground of Lake Bluff Elementary School
shorewoodfarmersmarket.com
The Fondy Food Center connects Greater Milwaukee to local, fresh food – from farm to market to table – so that children learn better, adults live healthier, and communities celebrate cultural food traditions.
Hours of Operation:
Early Season May 9 - June 20
Saturdays: 9 am - Noon
Regular Season June 27 - Nov 1
Saturdays: 7 am - 2 pm
Sun, Tues and Thurs: 9 am - 2 pm
Late Season Nov 7 - Nov 21
Saturdays: 9 am - 2 pm
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave | (414) 933-8121
fondymarket.org
Fondy Farmers Market
2200 West Fond du Lac AvenueThe Fondy Food Center connects Greater Milwaukee to local, fresh food – from farm to market to table – so that children learn better, adults live healthier, and communities celebrate cultural food traditions.
Hours of Operation:
Early Season May 9 - June 20
Saturdays: 9 am - Noon
Regular Season June 27 - Nov 1
Saturdays: 7 am - 2 pm
Sun, Tues and Thurs: 9 am - 2 pm
Late Season Nov 7 - Nov 21
Saturdays: 9 am - 2 pm
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave | (414) 933-8121
fondymarket.org
Their mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers.
Hours of Operation:
June 7 - Oct 25th, Sundays: 10am - 3pm
821 E Locust St | (414) 367-9389
riverwestmarket.com
Riverwest Gardeners Market
2700 N Pierce StTheir mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers.
Hours of Operation:
June 7 - Oct 25th, Sundays: 10am - 3pm
821 E Locust St | (414) 367-9389
riverwestmarket.com
Museum
Built in 1924 for the Lloyd R. Smith family - an Italian Renaissance-style home on a bluff above Lake Michigan. Since 1966 the house and grounds have housed the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.
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Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N Terrace AveBuilt in 1924 for the Lloyd R. Smith family - an Italian Renaissance-style home on a bluff above Lake Michigan. Since 1966 the house and grounds have housed the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.
They advance Marquette University’s mission by enriching the intellectual and creative lives of students and communities at large through engagement with the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and programs.
Haggerty Museum of Art
1234 W Tory Hill StThey advance Marquette University’s mission by enriching the intellectual and creative lives of students and communities at large through engagement with the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and programs.
Their mission is to document and preserve the historical heritage of African descent in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum
2620 W Center StTheir mission is to document and preserve the historical heritage of African descent in Wisconsin
Through engaging displays and interactive components, they celebrate Milwaukee’s Jewish community and explore the broad American and Jewish experience.
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Jewish Museum Milwaukee
1360 N Prospect AveThrough engaging displays and interactive components, they celebrate Milwaukee’s Jewish community and explore the broad American and Jewish experience.
Home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work. With more than 1,400 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper representing the evolution of human work, you’re sure to identify with several pieces in the collection.
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Grohmann Museum
1000 N BroadwayHome to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work. With more than 1,400 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper representing the evolution of human work, you’re sure to identify with several pieces in the collection.
ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. They envision a society that remembers its past in order to shape a better future – a nation undivided by race where every person matters equally.
America's Black Holocaust Museum
401 W North AveABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. They envision a society that remembers its past in order to shape a better future – a nation undivided by race where every person matters equally.
Big Places to See in MKE
Featuring 37 rooms, 12 baths and 14 fireplaces, sea captain and beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst’s beautiful home was built in the Flemish Renaissance style on Milwaukee’s historic Grand Avenue. During docent-led tours visitors will see the first through third floors and learn about the Pabst Mansion and family.
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พัทสต์แมนชั่น
2000 W Wisconsin AveFeaturing 37 rooms, 12 baths and 14 fireplaces, sea captain and beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst’s beautiful home was built in the Flemish Renaissance style on Milwaukee’s historic Grand Avenue. During docent-led tours visitors will see the first through third floors and learn about the Pabst Mansion and family.
Museum boasts an extensive collection of nearly 25,000 works, representing such artists as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol and is one of the largest museums in the United States.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลปะมิลวอกี
700 N Art Museum DrMuseum boasts an extensive collection of nearly 25,000 works, representing such artists as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol and is one of the largest museums in the United States.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives
of people around the world. But whether you were born to be wild - or mild - makes no difference here.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์ Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StHarley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives
of people around the world. But whether you were born to be wild - or mild - makes no difference here.
Featuring more than 4.5 million objects and a variety of exciting exhibits, this is considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States. Kohl’s Thank You Thursday allows free admission to the museum the first Thursday of every month.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์สาธารณะมิลวอกี
800 W Wells StFeaturing more than 4.5 million objects and a variety of exciting exhibits, this is considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States. Kohl’s Thank You Thursday allows free admission to the museum the first Thursday of every month.
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
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ดิสคัฟเวอร์รี่ เวิลด์
500 N Harbor DrDiscovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, explore the steamy heat of the jungle, the beauty of the desert in the bloom and floral fragrances of the season. Three unique destinations, all under one roof.
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สวนพฤกษศาสตร์มิตเชลล์ปาร์ค (เดอะโดมส์)
524 S Layton BlvdThe Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, explore the steamy heat of the jungle, the beauty of the desert in the bloom and floral fragrances of the season. Three unique destinations, all under one roof.
One of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is the hottest place to be on a summer day. It’s clean, full of activity, great views, and plenty of space to spread out, sunbathe, and swim. Large public beach featuring yoga and crossfit classes, tiki bar, cabana rentals and beach volleyball courts.
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrOne of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is the hottest place to be on a summer day. It’s clean, full of activity, great views, and plenty of space to spread out, sunbathe, and swim. Large public beach featuring yoga and crossfit classes, tiki bar, cabana rentals and beach volleyball courts.
Located in Milwaukee’s historic Lincoln Village, the Basilica is a ministry of the Conventual Franciscans and has a captivating story of faith, historical significance, and unmatched architectural and artistic beauty.
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วิหารเซนต์โจซาฟัต
2333 S 6th StLocated in Milwaukee’s historic Lincoln Village, the Basilica is a ministry of the Conventual Franciscans and has a captivating story of faith, historical significance, and unmatched architectural and artistic beauty.
Deer District is more than Milwaukee’s premiere location for sports and entertainment, it is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood, featuring Fiserv Forum at the center. It strives to be a 365-day destination, serving as a hub for Milwaukee’s vibrant future and connecting our existing downtown neighborhoods.
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Deer District
1134 Vel R. Phillips AveDeer District is more than Milwaukee’s premiere location for sports and entertainment, it is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood, featuring Fiserv Forum at the center. It strives to be a 365-day destination, serving as a hub for Milwaukee’s vibrant future and connecting our existing downtown neighborhoods.
As one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo will educate, entertain and inspire you. Visit over 2,100 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 190 wooded acres.
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สวนสัตว์เคาน์ตี้มิลวอกี
10001 W Bluemound RdAs one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo will educate, entertain and inspire you. Visit over 2,100 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 190 wooded acres.
Lakefront Brewery was the first certified organic brewery in America, the first brewery to produce a government-approved, gluten-free beer and the first indigenous beer using all Wisconsin grown ingredients. They currently produce 20+ year-round and seasonal beers as well as innovative one-off My Turn Series. Beer aside, Lakefront is also known around the country for their highly entertaining brewery tours.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StLakefront Brewery was the first certified organic brewery in America, the first brewery to produce a government-approved, gluten-free beer and the first indigenous beer using all Wisconsin grown ingredients. They currently produce 20+ year-round and seasonal beers as well as innovative one-off My Turn Series. Beer aside, Lakefront is also known around the country for their highly entertaining brewery tours.
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 and eat in the Market’s second floor Palm Garden.
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Milwaukee Public Market
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 and eat in the Market’s second floor Palm Garden.