Wisconsin is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in the country. Even better, a Wisconsin vacation is one of the most affordable in the nation. A “beer” budget will get you a top-shelf experience, complete with a bottle of fine wine from one of the state’s 30 plus wineries.
Milwaukee
Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is brimming with waterfront fun, restaurants, cultural attractions and more.
The chic and historic Iron Horse Hotel is a beautifully designed boutique hotel that uniquely accommodates travelers from the Harley set to the Bentley set and everything in between.
Even herbivores will enjoy the sumptuous dining at Carnevor, an acclaimed steakhouse located in downtown Milwaukee. But, if you’re in the mood for the exotic, head next door for world-class Asian-cuisine at Umami Motto.
Garfield’s 502, in the great Bronzeville area tradition offers live entertainment, a meal and a vibrant social scene.
Milwaukee also boasts one of the finest modern museums in the world. The Milwaukee Art Museum is an architectural wonder and features the stunning “wings” of the Burke Brise Soleil, which act as a gigantic moveable sunscreen unfolding twice daily in a dramatic show.
And if shopping is your thing, Bayshore and Southridge Malls are conveniently located just an hour south of Milwaukee — or find brand name bargains at the Prime Outlets Mall.
Want to experience history, then take a trip just two hours north of Milwaukee to The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, home to the permanent Pullman Porters exhibit entitled Pullman Porters: From Service to Civil Rights. Oh, and don’t forget to visit Lambeau field, home of the Green Bay Packers.
