Miller Brewery leads off day of Milwaukee history
Frederick Miller came to Milwaukee in the mid-1800s. A beer maker from Germany, Miller bought the Plank Road Brewery and started Miller Brewery. Miller grew over the years to be […]
Wisconsin’s Capitol strives to be ‘Forward’
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, Lisa and I have started visiting state capitals whenever we can. We prefer guided tours, because they offer more information and, often, access to […]
Schuster Mansion is an amazing B&B
It all started “because two people met and fell in love.” So says the writing in a picture frame outside the Schuster Mansion’s owners’ room. We had reservations at the […]
Want to relax? Lean back in a barber chair at the Don Q Inn
Tired after a long day of taking in the sights? Try leaning back and relaxing in a…dentist’s chair or barber chair. The Don Q Inn hotel in Dodgeville, WI, is […]
Milwaukee offers attractions on two fronts with river and lake
Milwaukee has two attractive natural resources – the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. This allows the city the luxury of business and tourist attractions on a river walk and a […]
Milwaukee Zoo offers giraffe feeding, open areas for animals
Feeding the giraffes at the Milwaukee County Zoo is a fun experience.Ever want to feed a giraffe without actually being a possible meal for a lion? Instead of having to […]
Milwaukee’s version of ‘Under the Dome(s)’
Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Conservatory – AKA “The Domes” – is an interesting take on a botanical garden. The Domes are made up of three domed buildings. Each houses a special […]
Harley-Davidson Museum rocks Milwaukee
We made a pilgrimage for Lisa’s dad to the Promised Land for Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee. He is a huge Harley dude. The Harley-Davidson Museum sits on a campus of […]
Who knew Milwaukee was Spy Central
Ever spy as a kid? I know of a place where you can play spy as an adult. Safe House is a spy-themed restaurant in Milwaukee. You HAVE to visit […]
Vikings stop tops sports visits
When traveling, I like to at least see the outside of stadiums of pro and college teams. Our recent vacation gave me the opportunity to take a look a few […]