An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Holiday Activity Guide KEY SHOPPING Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson Bangles & Bags Photos by GT Creative 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. The shop is open everyday through Labor Day. BEST PLACE at the historic Pabst Brewery, 901 W. Juneau Ave., has a gift shop that is open noon-6 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. 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.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 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. 431-8683. SPRECHER BREWERY, 701 W. Glendale Ave., Milwaukee's original micro-brewery and for beer collectibles and eve beer- flavored 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, Call for info at964-2739. 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. Shop for great buys and souvenirs of your visit to Milwaukee, home of Harley-Davidson. 42 KLOIBER JEWELERS, 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., has been Downtown Milwaukee's source of fine jewelry at reasonable prices for more than 80 years. Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 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. Whle Winter is an especially nice time to visit the MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO, and see the animals, the zoo also provides gift-giving ideas.Zoo gift cards can be used towards food, merchandise and membership and are available in the zoo's gift shops or at 771-3040. Visit the www.milwaukeezoo.org for additional information on winter hours, events and rates. MUSEUM SHOPS & MORE WATER STREET Find that perfect gift at the MORNING GLORY GALLERY, located inside the lobby of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 N. Water St. in downtown Milwaukee. Browse original, contemporary fine crafts from more than 50 Wisconsin artists working in ceramics, fiber, jewelry, leather, photography, glass, sculpture, wood, painting and mixed media. Visit the gallery before a show (or during intermission) in Uihlein Hall. Regular hours are noon-6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (or by appointment). New work arrives weekly. For info, 765-7227 or www.wdcc.org.