15 Hidden Gems in Milwaukee
Now is the perfect time to explore Milwaukee, with the warmer days and extra freedom that summer brings. However, there’s so much more than meets the eye here. Next time you’re adventuring around Milwaukee, keep a look out for these 15 hidden gems!
1The Bronze Fonz
Take a selfie with the Bronze Fonz on the Milwaukee Riverwalk by Wells Street. #Ayyy
2 Avalon Atmospheric Theater
Catch a flick at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater in Bay View, and admire the ambiance with a delicious bag of popcorn 🍿
3La Casa De Alberto
Try authentic Mexican cuisine at La Casa De Alberto, a restaurant near Walker’s Point known for their speedy service and fresh guac 🥑
4 Black Cat Alley
Discover hidden beauty in Black Cat Alley, and snap some pics of the large-scale murals that color the walls 🐱
5 Third Ward Riverwalk
Soak in sweeping vistas of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward architecture, while enjoying a stroll on the city’s wood-plank Riverwalk 👟
6 Kopp’s Frozen Custard
Eat to your heart’s content at Kopp’s Frozen Custard, which features two new custard flavors per day along with delicious meals for lunch & dinner #mmmm
7 Swing Park
Hop on a swing at Swing Park by Water Street — the kid in you will go crazy for this cool, urban park 🍃
8 UWM Planetarium
Stargaze for free at the UWM Planetarium, or attend a variety of programs showcasing the beautiful cosmos for a small fee 💫
9 Glorioso’s Italian Market
Stop in at Glorioso’s Italian Market, a family-owned marketplace for authentic Italian foods — from fresh pizzas to mouthwatering cannolis 🍕
10 American Geographical Society Library at UWM Libraries
Travel through history by exploring the vast collections of historical maps, globes, books, photographs and more at UWM’s American Geographical Society Library 🌎
11 Atwater Beach
Relax by the shoreline of Atwater Beach — this small, quiet lakefront is the perfect place to zen-out and catch some rays 🌞
12 Safe House
Find the hidden entrance and become an agent at Safe House, a spy-themed, downtown restaurant on a secret mission to show you a good time 🕶
13 Migrant Worker Mural
Look for this vivid mural that UWM Peck School of the Arts students helped create, located at First & Mitchell streets on the outside of the Butters-Fetting building 🎨
14 Fro Zone
Roll up to Fro Zone on Brady Street, the only place in Milwaukee where you can eat the popular trend of rolled ice cream #chill
15 Koz’s Mini Bowl
Bowl a few games at the old-school hangout Koz’s Mini Bowl — a great way to chill with friends while cranking some tunes on their classic jukebox 🎳
