Key Milwaukee

May 2023

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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40 keymilwaukee.com Attractions Port Washington Marina The Art Deco lighthouse at the end of the pier was built in 1935 and is one of only two of this design. Just south of the marina enjoy Coal Dock Park with its 2000 ft. lakeside promenade. 1860 Lighthouse and Light Station Museum Located on top of the North bluff, offering a spectacular view of Lake Michigan shore and marina. Visitors can tour the restored lighthouse and museum depicting the life of a lightkeeper's family in the 19th century. (262) 268-9150 311 Johnson St. Possibilities Playground Built to accommodate children with special needs and used by children of all abilities. Upper Lake Park Ice Cream Hop Find four premier ice cream stops. Try the handcrafted goodness and creative flavors of The Chocolate Chisel. Enjoy the unparalleled ambiance of Frankie's with the vintage Airstream and string lights, or view the boats in the marina while enjoying a cone from Dockside Deli on the Harborwalk. New to the scene is Toucan Custard just outside of downtown, adding frozen custard to the mix. Events u Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm June 17-Oct. 28 Port Washington Farmers Market A producer-only market, bringing you fresh produce, flowers, artisanal foods, sundries, art and various forms of live entertainment each week on Main Street in historic downtown. u June 3 Port Festival of the Arts Celebrate summer - and the arts - as Historic Franklin St. is closed for a street festival featuring global dance and acrobatics, eclectic music, food and drink, art vendors, and interactive art projects for the whole family. u July 13-15 Port Fish Days Take part in a decades-old Port Washington tradition. Music, food, drinks, family fun along the Lake Michigan shore, capped off by fire- works Saturday night. u Aug. 17 Ladies Night Out & Wizarding Wine Walk Get the girls together for a magically good time as downtown Port turns into Diagon Alley. Sample wine and shop at participating businesses and experience the world of Harry Potter. Don your wizarding best or come as a muggle. Learn more at downtownport.com/ events. u Aug. 25-Sept. 1 POP Paint Week Stroll through Port Washington to watch as four murals are being painted, and visit the Mural Mosaic Midwest Mural, part of the Global Roots Project. u Sept. 3 Venetian Night Boat Parade Cardboard boat races, Kiwanis beer and brat tent in the park, family-fun activities and an evening lighted boat parade in the marina -- the perfect day to visit Downtown Port. MINI GUIDE Port Washington Port Washington Fish Day FIND OUT MORE: Port Washington Tourism visitportwashington.com (262) 284-0900 Downtown Port downtownport.com (262) 268-1132 Ozaukee

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