Key Milwaukee

October 2011

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

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Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Walking Tours Downtown thru the Eras A tour of Milwaukee's most prestigious buildings. Daily at 10:15 a.m. through Oct. 15 Skywaukee Tour On the second floor, LEAP OF FAITH inspires you with its relaxing atmosphere and works of all kinds from around the world. At LA DIVA, find casual yet trendy t-shirts to hand- beaded blouses for party wear. Accessories include designer handbags, silk scarves, hair ornaments, hand-crafted jewelry from around the world, and much more. Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the glass skywalk system. All indoors! Every Saturday at 1 p.m., Oct. 15-Dec. 17 & Jan. 7-May 26 Historic Architectural Walking Tours No Reservation Required. Meet at the Plankinton statue (Sreet level lobby, TJ Maxx entrance in the Plankinton Building, Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. $10 per person (cash or check) 277-7795 • historicmilwaukee.org Mark Bertieri, MKEimages.com PORT WASHINGTON About 30 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Port Washington enjoys a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan. Stop in at the Port Washington Tourism Council office,126 E. Grand Ave., or visit www.portwashingtonchamber.com. SHOPPING CENTERS North of Milwaukee: BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale. Lifestyle center with enclosed mall, picturesque storefronts, diverse restaurants, state-of-the- art movie theater and hi-tech bowling alley. West of Milwaukee: BROOKFIELD SQUARE, 95 N. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. 262-797-7245, www.shopbrookfieldsquaremall.com. MAYFAIR MALL, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. Over 180 stores, enclosed mall, and a movie theater complex. 414- 771-1300, www.mayfairmall.com. South of Milwaukee: SOUTHRIDGE MALL, 5300 S. 76th St., Greendale. 130 stores offer something for everybody. 414-421-5600. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion Completed in 1892, the Flemish Renaissance Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst was the crown jewel of Milwaukee's then famous Grand Avenue. Boasting stunning interiors, exquisite woodwork, and rare art the Pabst Mansion helped make the 1890's the "Pabst Decade" in Milwaukee. Mon.-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun Noon-4pm 2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee (414) 931-0808 www.pabstmansion.com $2 off one admission with this ad 45

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