June 1991
Volume 16
Number 6
Features
Introduction: We’re Number One
Why Milwaukee is really America’s most livable city.
By David A Fryxell
Attractions & Sightseeing: Going Places
From the zoo s greatest hits to watching them build Harleys, here’s what to do and how to do it better.
By Stephen Filmanowicz
Weekends: A Few of Our Favorite Things
How 16 Milwaukeeans spend a Saturday.
By Stephen Filmanowicz and Maria C. Dierkes
Shopping: Buying Time
Don’t go on a spree without this guide to spending time and money.
By Christine R. Grant
Antiques: Old Favorites
We’ve gone antiquing and found the best of the good old stuff.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
On the Road: Getting Away From It All
Six great getaways within 90 minutes of Milwaukee.
By David A Fryxell
Hotels: Getaways Without Going Away
Excellent escapes right at home.
By David A. Fryxell
Arts: Show and Tell
Follow us to the best buys in tickets, the choicest seats and the inside story.
By Bruce Murphy
Education: A Learning Desire
A report card on area institutions of higher education.
By David A. Fryxell
Manners: Miss Etiquette’s Guide for Modern Milwaukee Dilemmas
A very proper tongue-in-cheek peek at Milwaukee mores.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Neighborhoods: The Streets Where We Live
A handbook of the places we call “home.”
By James Romenesko
Annual Events: The 12-Month Party
A calendarful of reasons Milwaukee is the place to be.
By Ann M. Christenson
Transportation: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 99
How to get there from here.
By Judith Woodburn
Almanac: Milwaukee By the Numbers Just the figures, please.
By Stephen Filmanowicz
Sports & Recreation: Sporting Chances
Where to watch the Brewers, hit the slopes or hurl that ‘ol bowling ball.
By Glenn Deutsch
Outdoors: Playing Outside
Parks and other paradises within a stone’s skip of town.
By Dawn M. Behr
Health: The Best Medicine
From drugstores to hospitals, here s all you need to get well — better.
By Amy Waldman
Business: A City That Works
A snapshot of the biggest corporations, by Mary Van de Kamp Nohl and Maria C. Dierkes
Restaurants: The Milwaukee Menu
Best bets for eating out, plus our comprehensive Dining Guide.
By Willard Romantini
Departments
Publisher’s Letter
Presenting our first-ever City Guide.
By Betty Ewens Quadracci
Outfront
Why this issue is like Christmas morning.
By David A Fryxell
Endgame
In a city of taverns, you ‘II find local color on tap.
By Michael Home
Cover photography by Mike Huibregtse.
