Travel & Visitors Guide - Sept. 8, 2008
Farewell Astroland
I know that as Milwaukeeans you had your small amusement parks, all of which have pretty much gone. Now, my childhood paradise of rides has officially closed. And I'm sad.
Tags: Astroland, Coney Island, brooklyn, the cyclone, roller coaster, amusement park, nellie bly

Kids & Family - Jan. 23, 2007
StoneFire Pizza Co. ignites upscale family dining/entertainment
A StoneFire Pizza Co. recently opened in New Berlin, offering a slightly more upscale experience than its competitors. Although StoneFire costs more, the food, the beverages and the entertainment are way better.
Tags: StoneFire Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese, pizza, amusement park, theme park, rock climbing, bowling

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 18, 2006
I heart Bay Beach
It's official: Bay Beach Amusement Park is my new "happy place." I just took the kids there yesterday, and was immediately smitten with the old-school amusement park on the bank of Green Bay, in Green Bay proper.
Tags: Green Bay, Bay beach, amusement park