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Going to Milwaukee for our minimoon - recommendations?

kaylas16kaylas16
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Hey Ladies!

I am coming over from the MSP boards to see if you guys can help me.  FI and I are getting married on the 18th and then taking our minimoon the following weekend in Milwaukee.  We have never been there and our main reason for the trip is to watch the Twins and Brewers play on Friday and Saturday night.  However, I am looking for suggestions of things to do/see, and places to eat while we are there!

We would probably like to do a brewery tour while we are there and eat out a few fun places. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated! TIA and happy planning! :)
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Re: Going to Milwaukee for our minimoon - recommendations?

  • msteph82msteph82 member
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    edited December 2011
    Be sure to check out the Lakefront Brewery Tour - it's the most fun one in town.

    And head down to the Third Ward - there are a ton of shops and resturants down there.

    The Milwaukee Art Museum is pretty neat - I think they are featuring Frank Lloyd Wright right now. (might be over)

    And the Cheese Bar on Wisconsin is a great place to get a taste of Wisconsin.

    GO BREWERS!
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  • kaylas16kaylas16
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the suggestions!  I had been looking into maybe going to Lakefront and you are the 2nd person who has recommended it so we'll have to check it out!
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  • joeandmichelle2012joeandmichelle2012 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would also suggest doing the Lakefront tour! 

    Nice places to eat, but more pricey:
    Blu at the top of the Pfister (great view of the city)
    Umami Moto - my favorite sushi place

    Fun places to go:
    Wicked Hop - Third Ward
    Milwaukee Ale House - Third Ward

    Also check out onmilwaukee.com.  It is a great website to check out all the fun things the city has to offer.  Also check out groupon.com for some great deals on places to eat/drink.

    Hope that helps!  Go Brewers :)
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  • gundy21gundy21 member
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    edited December 2011
    The tour at Lakefront is awesome. 

    Too bad you aren't here one of the following 2 weekends - Summerfest starts 6/29.

    Some of my favorite "splurge" restaurants - Bacchus, Roots, Lake Park Bistro, and Harbor House.

    Other great restaurants - Swig, Water Buffalo, Mertiage, La Mirenda and Cuabnitas.  I agree that a cocktail at Blu is wonderful!

    The Art Museum just opened a new exhibition on artists from China (the Frank Lloyd Wright show closed in May).

    Discovery World is very cool.  And it is just fun spending time by the lake - you can rent bikes, paddle boats, and even buy a kite.  There are several companies that do boat tours (one is a brewery boat tour that includes Lakefront).

    If the weather doesn't cooperate, check out a movie at the Oriental - it is BEAUTIFUL - and if you see the 7pm show on Fri or Sat on the main screen - the old pipe organ gets fired up for some pre-movie entertainment.
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  • kaylas16kaylas16
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    edited December 2011
    You guys are awesome! My stomach is growling at work looking at all these spots to eat :)
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  • swtheart1685swtheart1685
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    edited December 2011
    Want to run into the Twins baseball team and get picture or autograph?
    - The visiting teams usually stay at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel.

    Fun places to dine:
    Rock Bottom Brewery - right on the river
    Safe House - spy-themed restaurant/night club (although they may have a cover charge on the weekend)
    Benihana's - food is made on the Japanese Hibachi grill right in front of you
    Graffito - Ryan Braun's restaurant, you can occasionally run into him or other Brewers when they're in town

    Attractions:
    Milwaukee Zoo - fantastic place to spend the afternoon
    Comedy Sportz - improv comedy shows
    Historic Third Ward     - dining and shopping
    Milwaukee Art Museum - the building is a well-know icon of Milwaukee
    Lakefront Brewery Tour - tour of the brewery and beer tastings
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  • Tiger_TammerTiger_Tammer
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_wisconsin_going-milwaukee-minimoon-recommendations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:118Discussion:b97aaf72-2231-4169-bd38-a3f598b97b12Post:bd6ea6fc-5aa8-4cee-a0bd-25da20ac2c20">Re: Going to Milwaukee for our minimoon - recommendations?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Be sure to check out the Lakefront Brewery Tour - it's the most fun one in town. And head down to the Third Ward - there are a ton of shops and resturants down there. The Milwaukee Art Museum is pretty neat - I think they are featuring Frank Lloyd Wright right now. (might be over) And the Cheese Bar on Wisconsin is a great place to get a taste of Wisconsin. <strong>GO BREWERS</strong>!
    Posted by msteph82[/QUOTE]

    This.
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  • kaylas16kaylas16
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_wisconsin_going-milwaukee-minimoon-recommendations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:118Discussion:b97aaf72-2231-4169-bd38-a3f598b97b12Post:880b787b-64d8-4ef9-ae0a-bd515d6ca033">Re: Going to Milwaukee for our minimoon - recommendations?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Going to Milwaukee for our minimoon - recommendations? : This.
    Posted by Tiger_Tammer[/QUOTE]

    <strong><font color="#800080">haha... yeayeayea.  The Twins suck this year but I am just glad they aren't playing as bad as they were the first 2 months.  We spent ALOT of money on tickets so I am hoping the games aren't terrible. ;)  </font></strong>
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  • msteph82msteph82 member
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    edited December 2011
    Definitely check out Water Buffalo - LOVE their food!

    And Milwaukee Ale House is right there as well.

    You are going to have a blast!  Enjoy!
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  • sarnoonsarnoon
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    edited December 2011

    Just did the Lakefront Brewery tour recently and had a blast---our guide was great---so like everyone else said, def. check that out if you have a chance!  And I agree with La Merenda for food---it's a Tapas menu which means you can get small portions of different things to share, it's a lot of fun and you can make reservations online ahead of time.  Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern is also good--it's right on the river.  Have a great time! :)

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  • wimeredithwimeredith member
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    edited December 2011
    Definitely the 3rd Ward and Safe House (super fun!). Water Street is pretty fun too! http://www.safe-house.com/
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