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Latest news and guides from City Tours MKE

Visiting Milwaukee? Discover the best the city has to offer

Browse the City Tours MKE blog for our latest Milwaukee tips and recommendations. Think of the City Tours MKE blog as your very own Milwaukee travel guide. Here, we share the best of Milwaukee. From cultural highlights to delicious cuisine, explore our archive of blogs to learn about our favorite things to do across MKE. 

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Milwaukee River
March 22, 2024

What are the best places to visit in Milwaukee?

There are far too many awesome places to visit in Milwaukee for you to see in a single trip. In fact, as locals who live in and love...
March 8, 2024

What Are the Most Iconic Things About Milwaukee?

Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city, and one of the biggest urban areas in the American Midwest. A culturally diverse city, Milwaukee takes its name from the indigenous Algonquian...
March 1, 2024

Bachelor & Bachelorettes in Milwaukee

Planning a bachelor or bachelorette for a best friend or family member? Wondering what to do to keep every member of your group entertained and happy? Well, we’re...
Mitchell Park in Milwaukee
March 1, 2024

Things to Do in Milwaukee With Kids

From interactive museums to sporting events and theatrical performances, Milwaukee offers a range of exciting activities for you to enjoy with your children. Don’t let Milwaukee’s reputation as...
Immigrant Family by Tom Otterness Milwaukee
February 7, 2024

Unveiling Milwaukee’s Outdoor Art Collection 

Milwaukee is not only a hub for history and industry, but its streets are a canvas for vibrant outdoor art. From colorful murals to thought-provoking sculptures, the city’s...
February 2, 2024

How Bad Are Winters in Milwaukee?

When you look at Milwaukee on a map you can see how far north it is, nestled not far from the Canadian border and sitting on the shores...
Historic Third Ward
January 19, 2024

Best Things to Do in Milwaukee: A Local’s Complete Guide

There are so many fun things to do in Milwaukee, a city that balances the old and the new, the historical and the innovative. Recent years have witnessed...
couple signing karaoke party and having fun in a bar
January 18, 2024

Karaoke Hotspots in Milwaukee 

Did you know that the Japanese word karaoke translates to the empty orchestra? Did you also know that karaoke is as big in Milwaukee as it is in...
January 12, 2024

A Local’s Guide to Milwaukee Dive Bars and Cocktail Lounges

Milwaukee isn’t known as Brew City for nothing! Walk around town and it feels like there’s a bar on every corner. From retro-style classic bars to trendy wine...
January 5, 2024

Tied Houses in Milwaukee: What Were They and Where Did They Go?

What Are Tied Houses? Long before Milwaukee had an indie craft beer scene, the city’s brewing landscape looked mightily different. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a...
Autographed baseball Brewers balls
January 4, 2024

Things to Do in Milwaukee if You’re Here for Baseball 

Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park! Are you heading to Milwaukee to support the Brewers? Or perhaps this is your very...
The Bronze Fonze statue
December 14, 2023

Happy Days and More:
Famous Things from Milwaukee 

If you’re planning a trip to Milwaukee and want to discover more about this city’s history, you’re in the right place! Beyond its renowned brewing heritage and Happy...
Candy Cane lights
December 1, 2023

A Guide to Exploring Milwaukee’s Holiday Decorations 

The holiday season is here! Which means Milwaukee has transformed into a winter wonderland full of festive decorations. But how can you see them all?! It’s no secret...
November 20, 2023

Christmas Things to Do in Milwaukee (2023)

Being a naturally sociable and excitable bunch, Christmas is our favorite time of year! We can’t help it. As soon as the Christmas lights go up, we’re filled...
Harley Davidson Motorcycle closeup
October 16, 2023

Great Free Things to Do in Milwaukee 

Your trip to Milwaukee will surely be amazing, with so many attractions to see and experience. At City Tours MKE, we are experts in guiding you around this...
Milwaukee Snowstorm Walking
October 2, 2023

Things to Do in MKE This Winter (2024–25 Update)

Make your winter trip to Milwaukee magical by visiting all the best attractions to see in the colder months. As the seasons change, MKE becomes a winter wonderland!...
Foggy Mist Forest
September 18, 2023

A Haunted History of Milwaukee

Did you know that Milwaukee is famed as a hub for supernatural activity? The city is brimming with haunted spots full of interesting stories, ghostly apparitions, and spooky...
Milwaukee city by night
September 4, 2023

A Guide to MKE’s Historic Neighborhoods

Milwaukee’s neighborhoods are steeped in history that is culturally diverse. Over the years, immigrants from Poland, Germany, and Mexico (to name a few) have brought their architecture, cuisine,...
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