Key Milwaukee

May 2025

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 June 14-Oct 25 Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm Port Washington Farmers Market A producer-only market, bring- ing you fresh produce, flowers, artisanal foods, sundries, art and various forms of live enter- tainment each week on Main Street in historic downtown. u May 31, 11am-5pm Port Festival of the Arts Celebrate summer - and the arts - as Washington Street is closed for a FREE street festival featuring global dance and acrobatics, eclectic music, food and drink, art vendors, and interactive art projects for the whole family. u July 17-19 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 fireworks Saturday night. u Aug 21 Ladies Night Out & Wine Walk Gather your ladies for a Renaissance-themed Ladies Night, complete with goblets and gowns. Shop, sip, and stroll your way through historic Downtown Port Washington shops and eateries. Ticketing and event info at downtownport.com. u Aug. 30 Venetian Night Boat Parade & POP Mural Celebration Cardboard boat races, celebration of Paint on Port Murals with music all day, food and fun, and an evening lighted boat parade in the marina -- the perfect day to visit Downtown Port. Marina and Downtown Port Washington FIND OUT MORE: Port Washington Tourism visitportwashington.com (262) 284-0900 Downtown Port downtownport.com (262) 268-1132 Port Washington Port Washington Fish Day

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