Thanks to Milwaukee’s diverse array of tours and activities, Milwaukeeans are no longer limited to gifting watches and scarves to their loved ones. Forget jewelry and sweaters, the experiences in following list of gift ideas are sure to delight any Milwaukeean and create lasting memories.
- Milwaukee Food & City Tours
A gift card from Milwaukee Food & City Tours is an excellent gift for foodies and casual eaters alike. Offering walking and bus tours of Milwaukee favorites from Bloody Marys to custard to fish fries, Milwaukee Food & City Tours has something for every palate.
- Palermo’s Pizza Factory Tours
Reserve a tour for your pizza-loving Milwaukeean at the Palermo’s Pizza Factory, Milwaukee’s only pizza factory tour. You’ll learn all about how their pizzas are made, from the dough to the oven. Be sure to come hungry – most tour packages include pizza at the end!
- Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Tours
A history of beer tour at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery is a perfect gift for any beer aficionado. Over a pint of Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz or a Sprecher root beer, you’ll learn all about the history of beer and the Pabst family in Milwaukee. Reservations are not required.
- Waterford Wine Company Tastings
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Milwaukee’s wine scene often gets hidden behind the overwhelming reputation of its breweries, but many wineries, like the Waterford Wine Company, are also world-class. Gift your wine-loving friend or family member with a tasting at Waterford Wine Company. Tastings occur most Thursdays and have regional themes, like Bordeaux or South Africa.
- Milwaukee Running Tours
A weekend running tour with Milwaukee Running Tours is the ideal gift for the runners in your life. They say the best way to see a city is on foot, and Milwaukee Running Tours lives up to that aphorism, offering popular tours of the city, like the Milwaukee Blue Ribbon Tour and the Grand East Side Tour.
- Rock Climbing at Turner Hall
An afternoon at the indoor rock climbing gym at Turner Hall is an excellent gift for any adventurous Milwaukeean. If your loved one does not know how to climb, but wants to learn, Turner Hall offers classes for beginners.
- Urban Ecology Center Membership
A yearlong membership to the Urban Ecology Center is the gift that keeps on giving. For only $35 per year, you can rent outdoor gear, like kayaks, canoes and tents. Don’t forget to take your loved one on a hike near the Urban Ecology Center facilities in Riverwest, Washington Park or Menomonee Valley.
- Milwaukee Bucks Gift Card
The sports fanatic in your life will be overjoyed to receive a gift card for the Milwaukee Bucks. The gift card can be used for Bucks game tickets at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, for gear at the Bradley Center pro-shop and for food and drinks during games.
- Milwaukee Public Market Card
If you thought the Milwaukee Public Market couldn’t get any better, think again. They now offer a gift card, called the “Market” card, that covers every item in the market, as well as cooking classes. The Market Card is perfect for, well, every Milwaukeean.
- Splash Studio
Whether your loved one is artistic or not, they’re sure to enjoy a night at Splash studio, Milwaukee’s premier painting bar. Each night features a different painting, like “Wisconsin Avenue” and “Milwaukee Lighthouse.”
