Shorewood, WI Local Area Information

Ever enjoyed a root beer float with Sprecher root beer? How about a cold Sprecher beer on a hot summer day? Regardless of your answer, taking a tour of Sprecher Brewery will leave you a fan for sure. Tours are available year round on Fridays and Saturdays at 1PM, 2 PM, and 3PM. Sunday tours are at noon, 1PM, and 2PM. Tours during the summer are scheduled at 4PM. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for ... (read more)

Built in 1927, The Oriental Theatre provides moviegoers the opportunity to watch a movie in an art deco setting. The third largest pipe organ in the world sits inside the main theatre and every Friday, prior to the 7PM film, the organ introduces the show. Known as the largest art house circuit in the country, The Oriental showcases foreign and specialty films not displayed in standard theatres.... (read more)

Once the grand home of a local company owner, this art gallery features art dating between the 15th and 18th centuries, as well as a lovely Renaissance Garden. Designed and built in the 1920's in the style of a 16th century Northern Italian villa, this quaint art gallery hosts a few rotating exhibits among its permanent ones. 60 minute tours are provided for groups of 10 or more seven days a... (read more)

Sometimes you just want to see a city from a different point of view. Head on over to Milwaukee Bike & Skate Rental at the lakefront. Sure they offer bike and skate rentals, but did you know that you can also now rent surreys, skelters, tandem bikes, rollerblades, and segways. Prices vary from $5 a half hour to $45 per day. Check their website for pricing details, trail maps, and more.They are ... (read more)

Called the "Slice of Ice", enjoy ice skating at the rink here between December and February. There's also a warming house on site that offers restrooms, skate rentals, lockers, and a Starbucks. The rink can accommodate up to 100 skaters and can withstand outdoor temperatures up to 50 degrees. If you bring your own skates, there's no charge to skate here. Open Monday through Thursday between ... (read more)

Over 300,000 visitors view 20,000 works of art each at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The first art museum in Milwaukee County boasts a 120 year legacy showcasing four floors containing forty galleries of art that rotate regularly. Beside the wide-ranging exhibits on the inside, the museum includes the War Memorial Center designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, the Kahler building desi... (read more)

Each summer this weekly free outdoor concert has been hosted at Cathedral Square Park. For years, the East Town Association has put together eclectic outdoor performances by eclectic jazz performers. The park is a great place to set down a blanket and picnic basket and nibble on some appies, while enjoying wine sold at the concert. Not only a great place to hear jazz, but also phenomenal for ... (read more)

Milwaukee's 120 year old landmark built in 1885 was originally touted as the world's tallest building until 1899. It was still considered the tallest building in Wisconsin until 1973. Built by a German architect, it is a good example of the German Renaissance style evident in other buildings erected during that time. This was due to the number of early German settlers in the area at the time. ... (read more)

Want to experience Milwaukee by foot, bus, bike, or class but don't know where to begin? Start with a Historic Milwaukee, Inc. tour. This non-profit organization's goal is to preserve and spread word about Milwaukee's history. They even host boat and neighborhood home tours. Have some last minute time between a visit to the in-laws and dinner, there's no need to sign up in advance for regular... (read more)

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