Discovery World

Enduring, laid-back lesbian tavern with a big beer list, a pool table, outdoor space & karaoke.

Reimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.

Upmarket hotel offering a chic eatery & bar, plus a 24/7 exercise room & meeting space. Connected to the Wisconsin Center, this distinctive upscale hotel among Downtown eateries is also a 9-minute walk from the Milwaukee Public Museum and a mile from the Harley-Davidson Museum. Relaxed rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. Upgraded rooms add city views. Suites feature separate sitting and working areas. Club quarters include access to a lounge with snacks. Amenities include a stylish bistro and bar, plus a 24-hour exercise room, a business center and 20,000 sq ft of meeting space.

A no-frills, cash-only gem, this counter-serve BBQ spot remains a neighborhood staple with its secret sauce, despite shifting tides in quality.

Frank Lloyd Wright's American System-Built homes, made 1912–1916 as a model for affordable housing.

This charming bar & grill, nestled in a historic Schlitz tavern, serves up exceptional Bloody Marys and mouthwatering burgers in a laid-back industrial setting.

Lakefront museum & aquarium showcasing innovation, technology & Great Lakes conservation.

Stalwart eatery serving traditional Thai staples plus beer & wine in humble surroundings.

22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

Uncle Wolfie's is a lively, family-run spot serving up crave-worthy brunch favorites and inventive lattes that keep locals coming back for more.