Key Milwaukee

March 2014

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

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32 WE THINK YOU'LL LIKE... MILLER BREWING COMPANY'S GIRL IN THE MOON GIFT SHOP located in the tour center of the company's landmark Milwaukee brewery, N. 42nd and W. State Sts., is a great place to buy distinctive gifts. BEST PLACE at the historic Pabst Brewery, 901 W. Juneau Ave., has a gift shop that is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Mon. This is the spot to pick up a piece of Milwaukee brewing history. At GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY, 616 W. Virginia St., you can browse for souvenirs of your visit and visit the Tasting Room 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Products such as Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka, Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin and Rehorst Citrus & Honey flavored Vodka also are available at bars, restaurants and retailers. Tour info is at 431-8683. SPRECHER BREWERY, 701 W. Glendale Ave., Milwaukee's original micro-brewery for beer, collectibles and even beer-fla- vored kettle chips. Shop the brewery's gift shop from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. Brewery tours info at 964-2739. SUBURBAN MOTORS Harley-Davidson & Buell, north of Milwaukee at 139 N. Main St. in Thiensville, is the largest vol- ume dealer in Wisconsin and the fifth largest in the world. KLOIBER JEWELERS on the Galleria level of US Bank Center, 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., has been Milwaukee's source for fine jewelry at great prices for 80-plus years. 276-2457. MUSEUM SHOPS & MORE The shop at THE MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM, 700 N. Art Museum Dr., offers distinctive gifts and items emblazoned with images of the Burke Brise Soleil that now symbolize the city of Milwaukee. DISCOVERY WORLD MUSEUM, 500 N. Harbor Dr., offers a diverse array of products in its gift shop. Inside the MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM, 800 W. Wells St., browse through a unique collection of items gathered from around the world. The HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM, 400 W. Canal at S. Sixth St., has a gift shop for items that say "Milwaukee Iron," located just outside the museum. When you Visit the MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO, don't overlook the zoo the gift shop for a souvenir. Zoo gift cards can be used towards food, merchandise and membership. WATER STREET Shop the MORNING GLORY GALLERY, inside the lobby of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Milwaukee. The gallery is your one-stop source for a hand- some gift for someone special, all made locally by Wisconsin KEY SHOPPING artists. Choose from jewelry, fiber, ceramics, leather, glass, sculpture, wood, photography, painting and mixed media. Open Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 12-6 p.m. and during all shows in Uihlein Hall. 929 N. Water St. 515-765-7227, mggallery.org. OLD WORLD THIRD STREET Stroll down Old World 3rd St. and you can sample some of Milwaukee's finest foods. Perhaps the area's most-visited food retailer is USINGER'S FAMOUS SAUSAGE, 1030 N. Old World 3rd St. Located at the same site since the 1880s, Usinger's adheres strictly to the original family sausage recipes. If you can't stop, call 800-558-9998 or visit usinger.com HISTORIC THIRD WARD Just south of Downtown, this vibrant former wholesale and manufacturing district is enjoying a sparkling renaissance, with shops, galleries and restaurants. Don't miss the round of special events held here. BREW CITY BEER GEAR has set up a new shop at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St. While the market has always been a great place to eat like a cheesehead, you can now score a Wisconsinite "look" as well. SACHEN CONTEMPORARY IMPORTS, now at 241 N. Broadway, pulls its name from the German word for "things." Inspired by European designs, this is the place to find func- tional items – from toys to teapots – that adorn your home with style and practicality. EAST TOWN WOMEN'S SHOP, 159 N. Broadway, located on the first floor, is the Milwaukee area's oldest and finest resale shop. You'll find the finest designer and name brand googoogaagaa, Brookfield Closed Wednesday through February

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