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MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (WOOD) – Just across Lake Michigan, is a great city to explore and the perfect place for your summer vacation; Milwaukee! With great restaurants, cultural institutions, events and more, it’s a city that offers something for everyone. Jeannine Sherman of Visit Milwaukee stopped by eightWest to talk about some of the new things visitors will want to check out.
Brewhouse Inn & Suites The Brew House of the historic Pabst Brewery is now home to Milwaukee’s newest boutique hotel, the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. Highlights of this 90-room, all-suite hotel include five original giant copper brew kettles in the second floor lobby and a stained glass window of King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer. The property will also be home to a full-service restaurant, Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub, and an outdoor beer garden. Braise Braise made the list of Bon Appetit’s 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012. Housed in a former corner tavern and bowling alley, this farm-to-table favorite showcases the culinary creativity of Chef Dave Swanson.
Clock Shadow Creamery Clock Shadow specializes in Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Quark, a creamy, white cheese. Next door, Purple Door Ice Cream churns up handmade, artisan flavors such as Chai with Pink Peppercorn and Whiskey Bacon!
Splash Studio Painting Bar Come on in, grab a beer or wine, and sit down in front of a canvas. At its core, Splash offers a three-hour experience with a local artist who guides you in creating an original painting. IZOD IndyCar Series Race fans will love getting up close with drivers as they work on their cars pre-race, families will enjoy the free Ferris wheel and game area and the beer garden with local bands will rock the grounds under the checkered flag is waved. The event takes place June 14-15, 2013.
Harley-Davidson Anniversary Celebration The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration rolls into Milwaukee Labor Day Weekend! Activities include the World’s Largest Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum, custom bike shows, organized rides, street parties around the city and concerts by dozens of artists including Kid Rock, Lupe Fiasco, ZZ Top and many more.
Summerfest The world’s largest music festival hits Milwaukee, June 26-30 and July 2-7. For 11 days and nights, you can party with the best in regional and national music entertainment on 10 ground stages, including a new $13 million dollar stage with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
Festa Italiana Romance, nostalgia and rich Italian delicacies fill the air at Festa Italiana, America’s premier Italian cultural event. Enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the Sicilian brass marching band, browse the cultural exhibits or be a part of the colorful religious procession following Sunday mass. Events take place July 19-21, 2013.
German Fest North America’s largest annually-held German festival, German Fest takes place July 25-28, 2013. Indulge in German cuisine from bratwurst and knockwurst to potato pancakes and sauerkraut. Join in on a game of Sheepshead or watch the parade of Dachshunds dressed in lederhosen.
Irish Fest North America’s largest Irish cultural festival, brings the Emerald Isle to Milwaukee’s lakefront. The music line up is filled with fiddles and bagpipes and the Celtic dancers keep toes tapping along. Get a taste of Ireland at the Jameson Lounge or the marketplace with more than 90 Irish craft vendors. Events take place August 15-18, 2013.