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Old Aug 5th, 2014 | 05:42 AM
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Milwaukee for a 3 day weekend 8/8-8/11

Food and fun places on the waterfront
Beaches to swim/walk
Is the ferry to Muskegon worth the time
Third Ward recommendations for lunch or dinner-
What is Walkers Point like?

Thanks!

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Old Aug 5th, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/index.asp

would be on my list
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Old Aug 5th, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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We enjoyed the Lakefront Brewery tour. http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/

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Old Aug 6th, 2014 | 06:07 AM
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Santiago Calatrava - Milwaukee Art Museum - mam.org/info/details/calatrava.php This is a must and hopefully you will see them open and close the wings.

The Harley Museum and of course the Lakefront Brewery tour.

The old Third Ward is a fun place to just walk around and visit the shops and restaraunts -- visit the Milwaukee Public MARKET.

Milwaukee River Walk

Places to eat:
Lake Park Bistro - might be a little pricey
Mader's Restaurant
Milwaukee Chop House
Edelweiss Boats - Milwaukee River Cruise Line
Bacchus, A Bartolotta Restaurant
Elsa's on the Park
Botanas Mexican food
Milwaukee Ale House
Mo's Irish Pub
and the list goes on -- you will not be disappointed in Milwaukee -- it has lots of great restaraunts.

The water front -- Bradford beach is near by -- the water my might be a little bit cool

The ferry ride I would only take if you plan on going over to Michigan or getting from Michigan to Milwaukee - it is a great way of avoiding the Chicago traffic.

Check the festival schedule -- Milwaukee has some of the best festivals in the world - and they are constantly changing from week to week - and the music is top notch -- located at the Summerfest grounds - Downtown.

Enjoy
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Old Aug 7th, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Wow, Thanks for all the info.

I leave tomorrow for the wedding and am looking forward to some fun sightseeing, good food and a beautiful couple getting married!

Cheers,

MK
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Old Aug 7th, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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The Botanical Garden is beautiful but it is not on the waterfront. Maybe if it rains but I am thinking that you are going to have a beautiful weekend weatherwise.

I agree on the ferry ride. It takes about 3 hours each way. If I remember correctly, the schedule does not allow for you to go there and come back immediately.
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