HERE AT MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE, we want to welcome you to our great city. There is so much to see, eat and do, especially since you’re here in the summer, which is when our city truly shines. We’ve curated a list of guides for you to refer to as you travel around our city.
1. Your All-Day Guide to Milwaukee’s Best Food Trucks
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Looking for a quick bite? We scheduled your day full of delicious eats from seven Milwaukee food trucks. In 24 hours there’s so much variety to fit in, like bagels, South American food and a late-night burger that is to die for.
2. Where to Find the Best Pizza in Milwaukee
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Pizza is the protagonist of a culinary opus, and anyone who says Milwaukee doesn’t have a special style is talking out of his or her proverbial patoot. Our hearts are set on a cracker crust so thin, it’s sometimes hard to believe it will hold up a mountain of toppings. And the best ones do.
3. How to Get on the Water in the Summer
BY EDITOR & PUBLISHER CAROLE NICKSIN
If you’re visiting Milwaukee in the summertime, you have to take a moment to appreciate Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. The best way to do that is by boat so we picked out the some ways to get on the water and even included our favorite waterfront venues where you can disembark.
4. Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Clubs
BY KEVIN MUELLER, MILMAG FREELANCE WRITER
Milwaukee has a happening live music scene and it’s making a grand return. You’re going to want to check out these clubs before you skip town.
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5. Milwaukee’s Newest Outdoor Patios
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Our city has tons of great outdoor patios, but here we spotlight some of the latest and greatest.
6. Where to Find the Best Burgers in Milwaukee
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Here we’re highlighting 16 burgers available in Milwaukee – some buzzy, some classic, some under the radar. All are available for carryout (some for delivery, too), and really what is better than getting that bag of burger goodness, the beefy aroma filling the inside of your car?
7. Where to Hike in the Milwaukee Area
BY KEVIN REVOLINSKI, MILMAG FREELANCER
Whether you’re looking for a family outing or a solo challenge, we’ve got the destination to suit your needs, all within an hour’s drive from Downtown MKE.
8. Brewery-Hopping Bike Routes for the Beer Lover
BY EXECUTIVE EDITOR CHRIS DROSNER
Beer and cycling have long been a natural pairing. No less an authority than Leinenkugel’s traces the origin of its most popular offering, Summer Shandy, to a German tavernkeeper who was overrun with thirsty cyclists after a race nearly a century ago. We prefer a more leisurely pace though, and have put together four beer-centric routes for even a casual bike rider.
9. Chilled Drinks You Have to Try From Local Cafes
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Cool off – and perk up – with these local buzzy iced beverages.
10. Milwaukee’s Best Brunch Spots
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Set aside some time this visit for a Milwaukee-style brunch. Bloody marys come with a beer chaser, and of course you get your choice of breakfast or lunch.
11. Milwaukee Trails That Take You off the Beaten Path
BY SENIOR CULTURE EDITOR LINDSEY ANDERSON
You don’t have to travel far to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In fact, you don’t have to travel at all. Plenty of gorgeous trails, teeming with flora and fauna, can be found within the metro area. And many of them boast views as beautiful as any you’ll see atop a remote mountain or distant seashore.
12. Ways to Get Active in Milwaukee
BY MULTIPLE MILMAG EDITORS AND WRITERS
Itching to get moving during your time here? Consider beach volleyball, bocce and more to get active this visit.
13. Travel the World With Milwaukee Takeout
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
These local restaurants – all doing carryout – offer incomparable culinary experiences that span the globe. No airfare needed.
14. Your Guide to Milwaukee’s Best Vegetarian Food
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
If you’re a vegetarian, don’t think you won’t be able to appreciate Milwaukee’s hopping restaurant scene. These 10 restaurants have embraced the plant-based lifestyle.
(Photo by Chris Kessler)
15. Plan the Ultimate Sunrise Picnic at a Milwaukee Beach
BY SENIOR DINING EDITOR ANN CHRISTENSON
Enjoy a quiet moment at one of Milwaukee’s beautiful beaches. The beaches are blissfully empty at sunrise, save for a few surfers and early-morning dog-walkers. Here we recommend what to pack for a perfect morning.
