Milwaukee Magazine | Summer Getaways

BAYSHORE

5800 N. BAYSHORE DRIVE, GLENDALE, WI thebayshorelife.com | (414) 963-8780

BAYSHORE is the premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Discover more than 60+ shops and restaurants while enjoying the self-guided BAYSHORE Art Walk.

BRASS BELL MUSIC STORE

210 SILVER SPRING DRIVE, GLENDALE, WI 53217 brassbellmusic.com | (414) 963-1000

OUR LOCATION HERE IN THE NORTH SHORE boasts 16 state of the art lesson studios, a repair shop, and a staff full of friendly and knowledgeable musicians to help you with all of your musical needs! Our core values at Brass Bell are the same as they've always been: to provide exceptional service and reasonable prices to musicians (whether they're a beginner or a seasoned professional), to support music in our local schools, and to nurture our customers' love of music in whatever way serves them best.

SPRECHER BREWERY

701 W GLENDALE AVENUE, GLENDALE, WI 53209 sprecherbrewery.com | (414) 964-7837

MILWAUKEE'S ORIGINAL CRAFT BREWERY since 1985. Today Sprecher is one of the only breweries in the U.S. that uses fire brewing to create craft beer and soda with bold flavor. It is fire-brewing, plus Raw Wisconsin honey, that makes Sprecher Root Beer the best-tasting root beer in the United States.

THE BRICK PUB AND GRILL

6343 NORTH GREEN BAY AVENUE, GLENDALE, WI 53209

www.thebrickpubandgrill.com | (414) 797-0710

THE BRICK PUB AND GRILL is a place "where our community comes to gather." We offer a variety of food and drink options that patrons can enjoy on our two patios, four season sunroom, beautiful dining room, or seated at our unique horseshoe shaped bar. Don’t miss game day here with our 14 TVs! Our menu features a mix of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, vegetarian items, and gluten free options with unique dishes to keep everyone coming back. Check out our daily specials, weekly activities and community events! Brick Pub and Grill brings our community together as a family that can join in on good times, great food and plenty of laughs!

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SUMMER GETAWAYS

Seven destinations for a escape

Lake Noquebay

This Northwoods escape, just outside the village of Crivitz, is a secluded destination, ideal for a weekend of relaxation. Bring your own boat or stop by Popp’s Resort and rent one for a day on the water. Time your visit with a performance by the Ski Cats, a waterskiing team that puts on acrobatic displays on the lake each summer. Then pull up to Timberline Resort Bar & Grill, which has boat parking at its shoreline location, and enjoy a burger or a much-lauded Friday fish fry. Once you’re back on shore, there’s more outdoor adventure to be had

around Marinette County. Download a self-guided Waterfall Tour map on marinettecounty.com , and for a $5 day pass, tour 15 different waterfalls across the county. After a weekend at the lake, no one would blame you for wanting to stay longer. A new development, Lake Noquebay Shores (starckre.com), has just opened 16 plots of land around the lake, 12 of which are directly on the water. Now for sale, they’re the only lakefront lots available, so if you want to turn a weekend getaway into something a bit more permanent, this is your chance.

Lake Noquebay Shores

SUMMER GETAWAYS

Green Bay

The land of Lambeau is a great destination regardless of whether the Packers are playing, with trendy restaurants, unique breweries, plentiful outdoor adventures and more. Cedar & Sage Grill House is serving up local freshwater fish, meat, produce and dairy sourced from the area and cooked up in inventive style. The restaurant’s beer garden is opening again this spring so you can enjoy a meal in the sun. For some drinks, head to local craft brewer Zambaldi Beer ’s taproom, or to Captain’s Walk Winery, a spot on the Fox River that’s taking the “snobbery out of wine,” while still delivering the delicious flavor. Enjoy a tasting on the scenic porch, along with a plate of chocolate truffles, crackers and Wisconsin cheeses. If all the food and drink have you full, Wequiock Falls Park is the place to go to walk it off, with scenic views and secluded coves. And last but not least, take an afternoon to learn more about northeastern Wisconsin at the Neville Public Museum, a cultural institution that has been putting on exhibits in Green Bay since 1915. greenbay.com

South Dakota

Make Rapid City your home base for a trip to South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands. With the amenities and excitement of urban living plus easy access to stunning national parks, you can stay com fortably while exploring freely. Reserve a room at The Rushmore or historic

Hotel Alex Johnson. Enjoy locally sourced, modern cuisine at Juniper, or steak and seafood at Delmonico Grill . Then, take a drive beyond the city limits. “You can spend a day exploring a wide variety of landscapes like the eroding buttes of the Badlands , endless grasslands of Wind Cave National Park or the dense pine of the Black Hills – all from Rapid City,” says Dani Benne of Visit Rapid City.

Badlands National Park is a must-see for hikers, and stargazing enthusiasts will catch a striking view of the night sky. Exploring Wind Cave, you’ll likely spot a few free-roaming bison or pronghorn. And a day admiring waterfalls and granite spires in the Black Hills will leave you with an unmatched look at a South Dakota landscape to remember. visitrapidcity.com

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CAPTAIN’S WALK WINERY; GETTY IMAGES (BADLANDS)

The Badlands of South Dakota

Captain’s Walk Winery in Green Bay

PHOTO: SKYDIVE THE ROCK

SUMMER GETAWAYS

Elkhart Lake

The greatest attraction of the summer is right in the name, Elkhart Lake. “The lake is the gem of our village and attracts visitors from all over the world,” says Kathleen Eickhoff, director of Elkhart Lake Tourism. Experience the crystal-clear lake water by kayak, pontoon boat, SUP, paddle boat or even a hydro-bike. The Osthoff Resort offers watersport and recreation rentals all summer long. After a day of adventure, feed your appetite at one of the delicious restaurants that surround the lake. Enjoy a few tropical drinks on a patio overlooking the lake at

The Shore Club’s Tiki Bar or on the Osthoff’s Lake Deck . If you are looking for more of a landlocked activity, head to Road America, the legendary motorsport known as America’s National Park of Speed. It will be hosting races all summer, and afterward you can get closer to the action with weekly “sunset cruises.” A ticket will give you the opportunity to drive your car or motorcycle through the scenic wooded course while enjoying the beautiful sunsets that begin the lively nightlife in this lakeside community. elkhartlake.com

Beloit

Just over an hour from Milwau kee, Beloit is the ideal distance for an easy day trip. Beloit’s downtown has boomed in the

past few years and is now full of places to visit. Try Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint for a handmade cocktail and a cut of prime steak right on the banks of the Rock River.

For shopping, stop by the nearby Pizzazz Gift and Apparel Boutique , with its wide selection of women’s denim, sweaters, cashmere and more. And be sure to try a

delicious ice cream cone, some homemade fudge or popcorn at Northwoods Premium Confections . Plus, catch a Beloit Sky Carp (the High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins) baseball game as they play their first full season in the new downtown ABC Supply Stadium, which opened last year. The team plays 66 home games from April through September. Check out the next wave of MLB players before they make it to the big leagues. If you want to turn a day into a weekend, consider staying at the Hotel Goodwin, a boutique that also houses the modern Italian restaurant, Velvet Buffalo, and a rooftop bar offering a view of the entire downtown. visitbeloit.com

LAKE TOURISM; VISIT BELOIT

Downtown Beloit

The Osthoff Resort on the shore of Elkhart Lake

TAKE A STAYCATION

THE PLAZA HOTEL

There’s no need to travel far to enjoy time off. Book one of the ’20s-style Art Deco rooms at The Plaza for a night in Milwaukee. The Premiere rooms were recently renovated with white subway tile bathrooms and Kohler fixtures. You can book a queen or king, or go big with a suite. With the hotel in the heart of the East Side, you’re a short walk from dozens of Milwaukee’s best restaurants and bars, like Bacchus, County Clare, Buckley’s and more, along with cultural desti nations like the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Marcus Center. And before you leave the next morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Café at The Plaza downstairs. plazahotelmilwaukee.com

SAINT KATE –THE ARTS HOTEL

This spot opened in 2019, combining art gallery, dining destination and hotel into one Downtown building. For a night at the Saint Kate, you’ll likely want to book one of the four Canvas rooms, each of which were designed by a local artist, such as the psychedelic Leopard Room by Lon Michels. You won’t have to leave the building to enjoy a delicious meal. ARIA is serving up artisanal American cuisine in its stylish space, or go a little more casual with a pie from Proof Pizza. Either way, consider an after-dinner drink at Giggly Champagne & Wine Bar to end your night. saintkatearts.com ◆

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE PLAZA HOTEL; SAINT KATETHE ARTS HOTEL

The Leopard Room at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

The patio at The Plaza

Every Summer

Summers are full of unforgettable memories; from life changing adventures, to the people that you meet and the amazing places you have seen. Discover a destination full of outdoor recreation, delicious dining, live music and breathtaking lakeside accommodations. It’s time to create new memories and it all starts here.

In Rapid City, we indulge in adventure and release our wild sides. Out here, our neighbors are awe-inspiring bison in Custer State Park. Our streets are lined with bronze presidents, and from Bear Country USA to Main Street Square you can find big surprises around every corner. Best of all, our big city breweries, museums and restaurants are only a stone’s throw from even bigger views.

All of this makes Rapid City the perfect center of adventure to stay, play and explore the great places in South Dakota’s Black Hills. We invite you to experience first-hand an adventure you’ll never forget. Plan your trip today. Thank yourself later.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Main Street Square

City of Presidents