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Milwaukee is our oyster this weekend. |
 | By Andy Tarnoff   Publisher Photography by Zach Karpinski E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Andy Tarnoff |
| Published Aug. 7, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. |
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At least once a week, someone asks me where they should take their out-of-town guests when they visit Milwaukee. I'm flattered to be asked that question.
But now it's my turn to ask.
Two of my old friends from college, Paul and Brian, are visiting this weekend for a final hurrah before Baby Tarnoff arrives in September. Thing is, they've each been here a handful of times over the years. That means we've already covered the brewery tours, the Safe House, the art museum, the Brewers game ... and all the obvious places us Milwaukeeans take first-time visitors.
Additionally, these guys aren't looking specifically for culture in their short stay here. We just want to have a good time, relive old stories and hang out this weekend. I think I have the nightlife covered -- but what do we do during the day?
Sure, we could go to State Fair or Arab World Fest, but honestly, I'd like to try something else.
I have a few ideas up my sleeve, but I'd rather hear what you think. If you had three days to entertain old friends, where would you take them? Please let me know using the Talkback feature below.
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Posted by CoolerKing on Aug. 8, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. (report)
Rockerbox. Then work our way south back to Bay View, eating and bar-hopping all the way.
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Posted by RJ on Aug. 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (report)
Book shopping at Downtown books West Allis farmers market Explore Washington Park or another historic city park Visit Cedar Creek Winery Try some wine and charcuterie flights at Indulge Go birding at the Schlitz Audubon Center Find a nice patio at home or in the city (Balzac?) and enjoy Attend a service at a historic church Browse around at Legacies and Chattel Changers Try a new custard stand Identify trees in Lake Park Stroll around the vicinity of El Rey (on Cesar Chavez) on Saturday Try some dishes at Bombay Sweets
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Posted by Tammy on Aug. 7, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (report)
I just hosted some out of towners... here's what they were super impressed with - the new Bradford Beach, Alterra on the Lake, the third ward (the 'sizzle' was going on, but we wandered during the day), Maxie's Southern Comfort restaurant, playing pool and lounging on the balcony at the Bad Genie Rock Lounge on Jefferson St. (and the pool's free!). A cocktail or appetizer at the bar at the Ambassador Hotel is awesome, Roots and the view is great, and Brady St. is always cool too.
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Posted by tsherlock on Aug. 7, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. (report)
Weather permitting how about renting a pontoon on Lake Pewaukee bring some lunch, beverages maybe some fishing rods
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Posted by mke girl on Aug. 7, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. (report)
it's sold out, but maybe being in the industry you're in, you might be able to pull some strings and get tickets to "the great taste of the midwest" in madison on saturday afternoon. also, rockerbox at fuel, bands start at noon and it's free. river boat tour is fun, too:)
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