I have lived in Milwaukee for over 15 years! The city gets a bad rep because of the crime but it is truly beautiful here and extremely family friendly! The summers are amazing; tons of festivals, farmers markets and other outdoor activities. Happy to see folks out enjoying the city of Milwaukee! I’ll have to check out the rooftop bar when I’m not pregnant. My partner would love that !
I was born and raised in Milwaukee, but now I am in L.A. I love Milwaukee in the summer time, and I come back quite a bit because of all the things you can do and the weather. Yes there are a Million things to do in L.A. but the summers are way too hot and there are a ton of people here. Work has me here, but really thinking about after I retire splitting my time between the two.
I was born and raised up here in Milwaukee, I'm trying to started my own online business so I can leave here forever. In my personal opinion it's nothing here for me.
Yea u right, but dont be surprised if u go one block to the next will be like night and day. Literally crossing the street can have u in bad neighborhoods. I lived in the heart of Southside Milwaukee and every year got worse. I live in a great neighborhood now but it's smaller then my other place and had to get rid of 80% of our stuff to adjust to a smaller living space. It's well worth it. My kids played outside more in month here, then 6 yrs at our Southside home. And I'm not exaggerating, not even a little.
I'm Milwaukee born and raised. Though I lived in the South for 10 years and travelled much of the country. Google decided I would want to watch your tour and it was right! It will be interesting to see what all you had time to discover! We truly are a gastronomic and activity destination! The Public Market is a great place! And a fun early evening as well as you can sit at Thief's Wine Bar and get any kind of food to eat you can imagine there. And the West Allis Cheese Shop has some of the best cheeses from around the world including International award winners from Wisconsin! The owner is an acquaintance and his Lutz Bloody Mary mix is incredible! The Iron Horse is a few blocks from the Harley Davidson museum and event space and you missed it? And that hotel is known internationally by Harley riders as the place to stay here. They have free under ground parking for all bikes! And yes "The Patio" there is an incredible outdoor space. My cousin managed it for years. That looks like the South Shore Farmers Market. We have dozens of them in every little community. The largest and oldest in West Allis (western suburb with the cheese shop's main store) is over 150 years old. The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel (another specialty hotel) roof top is a blast! And great views. And caught many other sights so recognizable! Like the frites cone! Like from a Café Hollander? And since you wound up at the Stone Creek on Downer, likely the one close to it? I was actually there for breakfast and beans 3 days ago. Had one of those egg/ sausage sandwiches in fact. Purple Door makes the most unusual and incredible ice creams! That's Walker's Point area and you did not get pictures of the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower? The largest 4 face clock in the world? Bigger than Big Ben! You pretty much stayed along the eastern areas of Milwaukee. Except the drive to Ikea. And as they did not take you there, they might not have visited "The Domes" yet themselves? Or I guarantee they would have included it in your visit. 3 geodesic glass domes each with a different environment from arid desert to tropical rain forest. Again the only thing like it in the world. Next visit make sure to see it! This city really is a jewel once you get to know it! And thanks for your great video helping to show it! I hope you enjoy many more here.
@@lisamiddlecamp-lowderphd9149 Family friendly has not been in my requirements for a while. And not sure what ages? Or how travelled they are? Kimpton Journeyman Hotel if you are looking for upscale and unique. Have to mention The Iron Horse Hotel, Harley riders fav and a real experience. I hate to recommend places I have no experience with. Mine would be more with the bars and restaurants. But Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown seems the lowest priced, is very close to the Market and 3rd Ward activities. Not sure when you are coming? The Westin Milwaukee is highly rated. With kids, in the Market area, depending on their ages, make sure to see the Betty Brinn Children's museum for the younger and Discovery World for the older. And if you get a change and any are into garden fairy art, the Domes are unique in the world. They have a fairy garden show going in one of the Domes.
I lived in Milwaukee for 12 years. I moved there for grad school with the image of LaVerne and Shirley (old tv show) - old manufacturing town. I was so pleasantly surprised at how much it has to offer. I'm also a big Wisconsin sports fan so having the Brewers and Bucks in town was amazing. Thanks for sharing your trip there. I left a piece of my heart there too - my son. He absolutely loves it!
Never thought Milwaukee would look like that!!...beautiful buildings and delicious looking food!! Looks like the City has done some great development and planning of their city. Safe travels home!!
Milwaukee was so clean and inviting. The city has done a wonderful job of making it welcoming with flowers on every single corner and lightpost. There was no litter on the streets and the buildings were well taken care of. Everyone was stylish too. I was sooo impressed!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls One of my biggest shocks when I first moved south from Milwaukee was being used to streets that were kept cleaned to the extent of trucks with water spraying sweepers keeping the streets almost spotless. And then seeing the abandoned cars and garbage all over back streets in Atlanta! And all the many public parks with swimming pools, bike paths, .... here with almost none there.
Wisconsin native living in beautiful vibrant Milwaukee!! There are so many things to do all over town everyday! We have beautiful hotels , restaurants, live music, beautiful art museums etc. Just like any town in our country, some areas get bad press. Life is what you make it. Maybe I'll see you around town next time you visit!
I am a Milwaukee native and still live in a suburb of Milwaukee. I am so happy you loved our city. Our slogan has always been a great place on a Great Lake. You visited some of my families favorites. There is so much more to see and do. There are places like old world Wisconsin, holy hill, our zoo and museums are fantastic. We have ton of festivals down by lake and throughout the city all summer.
You’re a great ambassador for my amazing hometown! I live just outside of Milwaukee and work downtown. People who don’t live here have no idea what a cool city this really is! Thanks for capturing it so beautifully!
How lovely, so glad you guys enjoyed our beautiful and friendly city, I’m a born and raised Milwaukee native and I love Milwaukee it’s a very clean city at least 80% and we have lots of great cozy and intimate restaurants, breweries, shopping, sports, museums and of course our beautiful Great Lake Michigan- the people overall are very active,engaging and down to earth, our freeways are awesome and you can get anywhere in the city in 15 minutes, we have wonderful neighborhoods, pride in homeownership and metropolitan condos and apartments, the coolest places to hang out is the third ward, water street, old world third street, Brady street, Bradford beach 🏖 downtown and the eastern parts of the city are the really cool hip areas, hope you enjoy and come back soon 🥰
Wow how exciting !!!...Milwaukee needs to pay you for the advertisement..looks like a wonderful city...that Hotel looked unbelievable...and the food ... I haven't had breakfast yet and I'm starving after seeing all the great food...and Kendal and Thibaut ,what a wonderful young couple...you must be so proud of your girls... (Reflects what great parents they have)...so glad you had a great time....thanks for taking us on your trip..enjoyed it very much💕🦴
I love when cities have the imagination to renovate and repurpose buildings instead of always tearing them down and building glass monsters. Love this video; thanks for sharing your trip.
Milwaukee has done a fantastic job of reinventing their old buildings. There were flower baskets hanging from every single light post which I absolutely loved! The streets were clean, not overcrowded, easy to navigate, and so hip!!! Loved MKE!
I'm from Chicago but I work in Milwaukee and I actually prefer it...it's super affordable, the people are great, the food is good...it's super duper 'midwesty' lol so if that's not your thing I get it but I refuse to speak against Milwaukee love that town!
Hi Raymon! Totally agree! I've visited Chicago many times and it is very overwhelming. Milwaukee was very manageable and CLEAN! I was super impressed 💗
I've lived in Milwaukee for more than 30 years and I've never been to some of those places. Thanks for sharing your trip to our city. ❤️ Also, Purple Door is the best ice cream in Milwaukee, but next time you should try frozen Custard. (Kopps or Leon's)
Thank you for this video. I agree that Milwaukee should pay you for it. Milwaukee has not had the best reputation but that video made me want to go now. You did a great job of capturing the sites and scenery.
She captured like 5 blocks...10 tops. Milwaukee is like this in a very tiny area and only if you can afford it. This is what the mayor wants you to think Milwaukee is like, but it's not. Take a trip north to Door County and Sturgeon area. Look up my friend's little bed and breakfast "Foxglove Inn" and enjoy a real vacation. 👌
So glad you had a wonderful trip to Milwaukee in our beautiful state! You did such a great job showcasing Milwaukee. You'll have to visit Lake Geneva sometime you'd all enjoy it!
Hi Renee, this video was awesome! I love a trip and you captured yours so beautifully, Milwaukee appears to be a beautiful and thriving city. Kendel & Thibaut are so cute together and what great hosts they were. Thank you for taking us along.
I live in northern IL, and I'll take Milwaukee over Chicago any day. Don't get me wrong -- I love Chicago, but Milwaukee is much more manageable, if you know what I mean. I recognized all the places you visited. You crammed in a lot of activity in only 72 hours! And yes, a public market would be GREAT in downtown Paducah!
What a cool hotel! 😳👍👏😊 Love it! My youngest daughter's name is Shelby. 👍❣️😍 I absolutely love when you share your travels with us. 👍👏😍 Your daughter & her boyfriend are such a sweet couple. 👍😊 I love markets. 👏👍😊 OMGosh! The cheese, the meats, seafood, cookies, ice cream....I would be in market heaven. What an awesome place. We have many markets like that. I love supporting small local businesses. 👍👏😊 Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊
What a cool town. Just expected to see Laverne & Shirley at one of the venues you went to. So glad you got to spend some quality time with Kendal & Thibaut. Thanks for sharing with us.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls As you did not include a picture with it, you likely missed the Fonz statue on the River Walk! Every visitor is required to pose with it!
Yay! I live in Wisconsin and I'm so glad you got the most important stuff done...tasting our local beers, cheese curds and fish fry! Lol! The markets are great and ya gotta love the local farmer's fare! I love me a farmer's market!
I bought a jar of spun honey at the Farmer's Market (I'm a honey lover) so I enjoy putting it in my coffee every morning and thinking about my daughter and our visit to Milwaukee 💗
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Tell them to pick up some B&E's Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup from a local store. From your video they likely live around Shorewood? Try Sendik's across from that Stone Creek.
Every time I go up to Milwaukee to visit my uncle I'm always amaze of the new buildings they are developing and now they have a light rail transit they call it the HOP
I find it so fascinating that most of the people commenting on this video that call Wisconsin home would never step foot in Milwaukee. You wouldn't believe some of the horrible things they say about those of us that live here.
I probably won't get to Milwaukee but I have a better idea of what it has to offer and the lake front thanks to you! Really loved the diversity of food offerings there. Looks like Kendall & Thibault know some great places to go. I got a little teary at your last minute....leaving your heart ❤️ in Milwaukee. You're the sweetest!
Lake Michigan is even more scenic on its eastern side. Small towns with a only a few small cities dotting the way and largely undeveloped shoreline. Skyline views of large cities cluttered with clusters of many tall glass and steel structures are mostly visually uninspiring, I think.
@@msr1116 While you get the sand on that side, there is more to the Michigan Shore Line in Wisconsin than just Milwaukee! Maybe why with Erin Hills, we had the U.S. Open, Sand Valley we had the Ryder Cup, Whistling Straits. What major national golf tournements do you have along your coast? Or Port Washington, Sheboygan, Green Bay ... . And you have nothing like Door County! Or Washington Island!
I'm glad you were able to make it up for a visit! I don't have children, but I'm sure it's difficult for your eldest to be that far away (and your youngest, too, during the school year). I've never been to Milwaukee and it looks like a wonderful city. Thanks for the tour! Now I will look forward to visiting there if I have the opportunity.
It was GREAT viewing this video. 👌 SO glad you both had a great time here. You visited some of the best places. Thanku for sharing your experience. Please come back soon!! 💕
You had a fabulous trip and THE best tour guides! I’m going to have to stop and go make something to eat after watching all that beautiful food! The Asian place!!! Oh my goodness - heaven! And your Italian food looked delicious. Burrata! It’s my fave! Both the indoor market and the farmer’s market looked beautiful! It’s been a very long time since I’ve been to Milwaukee and it looks like I’m missing out. I had a childhood friend who lived there and after she left, I just never went back. I think I need to change that and, thanks to you, I know where to eat and where to stay! 🌼
Hi! Go glad you're loving the book. I finished mine and now reading It Ends With Us....also by Colleen Hoover. Completely different vibe....love story of sorts!
I lived in Milwaukee for two years during my childhood. I went to primary school there. As you said, Milwaukee is very cold in winter. During my time in Milwaukee there was 2.5 meters of snow and we had occasional snow storms. And Lake Michigan is always very cold, too. Apart from that it rains a lot in Milwaukee. But in spite of cold weather I love Milwaukee very much. Your vlog is fantastic. I enjoyed it a lot. Your video took me back to my childhood. Thank you so much for sharing your video with us.
We live a couple hours from Milwaukee and make it a point to visit a couple times a year. Wisconsin is a beautiful state and there isn’t one spot here I don’t love. So glad you enjoyed your time here. So fun to see our faves highlighted on my favorite RU-vid channel. Thanks Renee.
'Brewhouse Inn' looked cool! Nice you had 3 day stay in Milwaukee, WI. Tebo & Kendall both seem calm spirited .... make a good couple both very self confident! 'Milwaukee City Market' was huge! Awesome other places like the 'Farmer's Market' 'IKEA' - must be humungous to be in there "4 hours." 'Shake Shake,' 'Stone Creek Coffee' ...... didn't realize Milwaukee, WI. was so nice! food looked delicious!
Viewing from cloudy Ireland. The food looks amazing, making me hungry ! Your trip looked so good, putting me in the notion of going, looks like a great city !!! They should give you shares in the tourism business , what a great advertisement for it.
Milwaukee hosts the world's largest Irish music festival every year. Irishfest. Nearly 250 acts on 17 stages. It holds claim to the largest celebration of Irish Culture in the world. With internationally regarded Irish dance troupes. BEGLAN ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE was founded in 2007 by former Riverdance lead dance, Sean Beglan, TCRG, and his wife, former Riverdance troupe member, Jillian (Winke) Beglan.
Thank you for sharing.The beautiful places that are in Milwaukee.Glad you enjoyed your stay for the days you were here I was brought up in Milwaukee.And I'm glad you showed the great places to shop.Drive safe.please come again.
I am from Milwaukee but have been gone a long time. I haven’t been to any of the fantastic places you went to. Definitely will next time I visit my son and family.
You just gave me a whole different perspective of Milwaukee, I don’t even think I had one before this video. OMG,this city is truly beautiful. And the food, everything looked so delicious and tantalizing, oh my…. I could see your wheels turning about the indoor market, I’m sure Paducah is in for a major renovation. What a gorgeous couple Kendal and Thibaut make and wonderful tour guides. I can see how you could leave your heart there, on the other hand I know I couldn’t spend the winter there but it’s super in summer. Thanks a million for taking us there and experiencing your “Joi de vivre” 🙏🏻🥰
Honestly, I thought Milwauke was going to be dirty and run down. Don't know why I had that vision in my head...but i was so wrong! It's a clean, vibrant, hip city with so many interesting areas full of shops, markets, eateries, cocktail bars, and restaurants. The people there were super friendly also. The weather was different every day...one day hot, one day rainy, one day beautiful and breezy. The Historic Third Ward area was my favorite and the City Market blew my mind. I could have stayed in there all day long!!!
Renee showed the best of Milwaukee for sure. There are lots of not nice areas, like any other big city. The downtown and east side are super fun places to be though.
Renee, you have sold me on taking a vacation in Milwaukee! The tourism board should hire you! I honestly never considered it as a destination but, it is now officially on my bucket list! When I retire in a few years I will swing by on my way to Paducah :)
As born and raised in Milwaukee this is only downtown and in the smaller richer side do not go if you think the whole city like this you will be robbed or killed the city don’t play
Don't listen to Alana. I'm a mulatto reared and living on the predominantly black North Side and have been to several cities around the country. Yes, there are high crime areas of Milwaukee. Many cities have those. But there are places to visit and enjoy. Brady Street in Milwaukee is probably my favorite street in the United States of America. Brady is located on the Lower East Side. Check it out if you ever visit. 👍 That said... crime has risen and spread across all sectors of Milwaukee in recent years, as it has in nearly every city of the USA. That is making places like Wyoming and Montana seem more appealing to me.
Beautiful video of My Town♥️ Thank you for sharing its beauty and wonder with your great subscribers. You got me❤️ oh, and I just tonight finished my Sicilian balsamic vinegar.
Milwaukee native for decades here - you went to some great spots! My go to recommendation is The Safe House, it's an experience. Go there if you come back through. I'm so happy you enjoyed my city and put it in such a nice light
Glad you got to visit your daughter and boyfriend in Milwaukee 💜 I've never been to Milwaukee, but it looks like a great city.reminds me of Germany where I was born, especially the restaurant's where you can sit outside and eat,the IKEA, and walking and shopping.
We are very German inspired! Maybe having something to do with us being the Beer Capital? While there have been many incredible German restaurants with a few still standing. But you have to go to Kegel's if you get here. A Speakeasy from the '20's prohibition era started by John Kegel from Austria. The walls are still covered in murals by German-born artist Peter Gries that took 7 years to complete! 4 generations later still some of the best German food anywhere!
My youngest son lives here in Greenfield. I really dig it here too. He used to live in West Allis it was close to where he now lives a lot of things to see. The farmers market and Summer Fest Fair amazing.
What a fantastic video! Just loaded with lovely things to do in Milwaukee. I’ve never been in an IKEA either. Your daughter’s living room is styled so elegantly.
Hi Renee Welcome to Wisconsin ! You were in my home state. I am so glad you and your family enjoyed it. Looks like Randy was enjoying it just fine. lol... I live in a smaller town of WI but milwaukee I have not made it to but am told it is really beautiful, to big for me but everyone enjoys when they visit. It will be exciting when you get to come back and enjoy other venues in the city.
Thank you for a heart ❤️,made me smile I just started watching your RU-vid show, it's great, I'm just finishing chemo & your so inspiring 🤗. That Expresso martini I think it was when you were at that restaurant looks I'll have to have one of those very SOON,😇, I must also tell you I have two toddler kittens, two boys one 8 months (Peanut) one maybe 6 months (baby) so it's me & Peanut &Baby on The road we call life 🐾🐾.. Thank you for listening.
GIRL......! Wow - totally loved this VLOG! First, what a lovely young couple K&T make. They are living in a vibrant city with so much to offer - I had NO idea Milwaukee would be so hip! Truly eye-opening. Loved the huge indoor market you went to first - and the olive oil store, yes please! I can definitely see bringing that vibe to Paducah. All the food was amazing, the hotel, the drinks. Again, WOW! Thank you R for letting us tag along and showing off an American city in a new light.
@@toddoconnell6902 Not sure which Milwaukee you live in? If by gentrified you mean the massive investments made to modernize it and provide every level of housing imaginable? Making a great living spot for professionals, young/hip, retired, 3rd coast condos, ... Tons of entertainment, world class ballet and orchestra, theater, the Natural History Museum that invented the diorama! world class art museum. And while we do have our problem areas and a higher crime rate than some other similar sized cities, you can walk around almost anywhere in complete safety.
@@glenncurry3041 guessing you don't know what that word means, obviously a product of the fine mps system ( that was being sarcastic ). Let's talk about the murder rate how high is it now? Or we can bring up as stated before MPS what is the percentage of drop outs and people who graduate illiterate? How about you go abit norrth of downtown tell me how safe you feel, same can also be said about going south of downtown BTW. Milwaukee was at one point a economic force in the world until the cities policies and high taxes drove many of the industrial jobs to the suburban areas. Personally I would rather have a prosperous life than be "hip and trendy". What about the fact Milwaukee has food desserts on that doesn't affect you does it I'm quiet sure you live in tosa or some other suburban area and are not affected by what really goes on in the city.
Wow! All that food looks delish!! Oh I could definately do some all day shopping there 🌟 And what a cool hotel..now I need to go there 💕 great video!! 😊
Looks like you and Randy had a wonderful time in Milwaukee, such a beautiful city. Most importantly you got to spend time with Kendall & Thibault and the kitties.
Let me welcome you to Wisconsin!! I've lived here all my life. Milwaukee is a wonderful city with so many undiscovered treasures!! The Public Market is one of my favorite places. Your next visit has to be Door County! They call it the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Glad you had a wonderful time.....in the 'warm' weather!
Oh wow IKEA......It's just sooo much stuff! If I had a plan when I went in, I could do some damage. But we were there unexpectedly so I just couldn't wrap my head around it all.
