Spring Break
Best- (and worst-) kept secrets of the Milwaukee 7
Christie McCowen
Issue date: 3/2/07 Section: Features
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Widely becoming known as "America's best kept secret," the Milwaukee 7 holds many unique sights and opportunities within its limits.
These cultural landmarks and commercial gems are local wonders, but won't stay that way for long.
If you're just in the neighborhood, or looking to make a more permanent move, take some time and check out these hidden wonders of Wisconsin - all within the Milwaukee 7.
7. Miller Brewing Company
Girl in the Moon Gift Shop
4251 W. State St.
Milwaukee, Wis. 53208
http://www.millerbrewing.com
The brewery isn't actually a secret, but it does hold some of its own - like the specific strain of grain that Miller brought with him from Germany.
Don't believe me? Take the tour. Running daily, every hour on the hour, you can tour the home of Milwaukee's Best, as well as many other city favorites.
The tour is free and begins in the Miller Brewing Company visitor center and concludes in the Miller Inn - also known as the Beer Garden - with three tall and frosty free samples if you are of age.
Not 21 yet? Take the tour anyway, and enjoy the rich history of the brewery as well as the free pretzels and soda.
Tours generally run year round from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
6. Racine Art Museum
441 Main St.
Racine, Wis. 53403
http://www.ramart.org
The Racine Art Museum contains the third largest collection of contemporary crafts in North America. The museum focuses on various forms of crafts such as ceramics, glass, fibers, wood, and like the work currently on display on the lower level, metals.
The works are from either a permanent collection or part of a traveling exhibition.
Unique to RAM is their tradition of displaying the works and collections of living artisans, who come to the museum and present or discuss their works on display.
5. Whole Foods Market
2305 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, Wis. 53202
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Named in the top five of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2007, this store has become the world's leading natural and organic foods store.
These cultural landmarks and commercial gems are local wonders, but won't stay that way for long.
If you're just in the neighborhood, or looking to make a more permanent move, take some time and check out these hidden wonders of Wisconsin - all within the Milwaukee 7.
7. Miller Brewing Company
Girl in the Moon Gift Shop
4251 W. State St.
Milwaukee, Wis. 53208
http://www.millerbrewing.com
The brewery isn't actually a secret, but it does hold some of its own - like the specific strain of grain that Miller brought with him from Germany.
Don't believe me? Take the tour. Running daily, every hour on the hour, you can tour the home of Milwaukee's Best, as well as many other city favorites.
The tour is free and begins in the Miller Brewing Company visitor center and concludes in the Miller Inn - also known as the Beer Garden - with three tall and frosty free samples if you are of age.
Not 21 yet? Take the tour anyway, and enjoy the rich history of the brewery as well as the free pretzels and soda.
Tours generally run year round from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
6. Racine Art Museum
441 Main St.
Racine, Wis. 53403
http://www.ramart.org
The Racine Art Museum contains the third largest collection of contemporary crafts in North America. The museum focuses on various forms of crafts such as ceramics, glass, fibers, wood, and like the work currently on display on the lower level, metals.
The works are from either a permanent collection or part of a traveling exhibition.
Unique to RAM is their tradition of displaying the works and collections of living artisans, who come to the museum and present or discuss their works on display.
5. Whole Foods Market
2305 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, Wis. 53202
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Named in the top five of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2007, this store has become the world's leading natural and organic foods store.
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