Shop 'Til You Drop

➞ Milwaukee is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct vibe. Sometimes, you only have to travel a few short blocks to feel the transformation – quaint East Side to bustling downtown, Historic Mitchell Street to laid-back Bay View. And you’ll find reflections of each neighborhood’s personality when visiting the shops and retailers that populate its streets.

A true sense of community shines through in many of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. Bronzeville Collective began with a mission to highlight local talent and showcases more than 25 brands produced by creatives of color. Rooted MKE grew on the near west side to provide children of color a selection of books created and written by people who looked like them. Las Palmas Western Wear on Mitchell Street has spent a quarter-century providing hard-to-find items such as authentically styled western hats, boots and vests. And Aloekui Natural Handmade Soaps & Lotions is where you’ll find comforting, handmade soaps and lotions made with essential and fragrant oils that the whole family will enjoy.

Throughout the Third Ward,Walker's Point and Bay View, you’ll find thoughtfully chic retailers. Wine lovers have several choices, including

Vino Third Ward, an urban tasting room where you can pair nearly 300 wines with artisan cheeses. Thelma Carol Wine Merchants features wine, spirits, tobacco and regular tasting events while welcoming visitors with a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Semolina is dedicated to oldworld pasta-making traditions using local ingredients and sustainable practices, and it even offers classes if you want to learn how to make your own. Il Bosco Eco Boutique specializes in products and gifts that are simultaneously creative and ecologically conscious, with everything from literary-themed scented candles to one-ofa-kind furniture made from reclaimed materials.

Tucked among downtown’s hectic pace are more than a few oases in which to slow down. For 40 years, Sophisticated Man Boutique has outfitted its customers in the finest tailored looks, whether you’re searching for suits or sweaters, hats or shoes. Or you can find a perfect souvenir to take home at fun retailers like Drink Wisconsibly, Historic Milwaukee or Gift of Wings Kite Store.

No exploration of Milwaukee is complete without a stroll down eclectic Brady Street. Among its many dining and drinking establishments are stores like Bandit MKE, which sells vintage clothing and accessories that mesh perfectly with Brady Street’s throwback feel. And you don’t have to be a darts player or juggler to find some fun at Art Smart’s

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Gifts

What's better than finding a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone? At 2A Wine Merchants, rove the aisles for the perfect bottle of wine thank someone or get a little something for yourself. Not a wine expert? Not to worry! The store's experts know how to suggest the perfect bottle of vino for any palate. Find a heads-up gift at the McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Co. to flawlessly complete any outfit. Clover has houswarming gifts that will flourish for years to come. It has an incredible selection of plants potted in repurposed containers Then, at Broadway Paper, find the card that says exactly what's in your heart with options ranging from humorous to heartfelt. Grab one to accompany a gift or to thank somebody.