Things To Do
Milwaukee Public Museum
A science and history museum with an IMAX theater and rotating displays, there's something for everyone at the Milwaukee Public Museum!
Milwaukee Art Museum
A favorite of both brides, the Milwaukee Art Museum doesn't just house a wonderful collection of artwork, the building itself is an artistic and architectural marvel.
Colectivo Coffee on the Lakefront
Located in an old pumphouse, this is Auna's favorite location of all of Colectivo's now dozens of branches. Auna used to walk to this particular café with her dad when visiting Milwaukee for the weekend before taking a stroll along the lakefront. It is also the first place that she tried coffee, back when Colectivo was still known as Alterra!
Veterans Park
Stroll along Lake Michigan, stop at the beach, or rent a paddle boat in the lagoon and enjoy some fresh air just a few blocks from our recommended hotels.
The Noble
For the adventurous eater, the Noble's intimate ambiance and ever changing menu are a must when visiting Milwaukee.
Lakefront Brewery
If you come into town a day early, check out one of the best fish fries in Wisconsin at the Lakefront Brewery! Complete with fried cod or walleye, cheese curds, local beer, and a polka band, it's as Wisconsin as you can get for a Friday night!
Amilinda
The venue for our rehearsal dinner is owned by chef Greg León, a family friend of the Kaufmanns'. Since Amilinda opened in 2015, Greg's Spanish and Portuguese inspired cuisine has won numerous distinctions, including making Thrillest's lists of best restaurants and chefs in the Midwest and America at large on multiple occasions, Shepherd Express's chef of the year, numerous mentions in Milwaukee's top 30 restaurants, and in 2022, Greg was a James Beard Award Finalist.
The National Cafe
The original home of Amilinda when it was just a pop-up restaurant on Saturday nights, the National is a great destination for breakfast or lunch. The turkey bacon brie sandwich with lingonberry jam is a personal favorite.
Purple Door Ice Cream
Stop at Purple Door for a classic flavor like cookie dough, something innovative and new like absinthe or cinnamon whiskey, or if you can't decide, try one of their tasting flights!
Peter Sciortino Bakery
Brady Street is always worth a stroll if you have the time in Milwaukee, and if you have a sweet tooth, it doesn't get much better than Sciortino's. From fresh baked bread to doughnuts and cannoli, you can't go wrong!