Great time, nice boats, knowledgeable staff! Made reservations and had my boats set up and ready to…read morego, ensured we had well fitted PFDs, quick orientation to the water and met us when we got back!

My family had a great time on the river with BCK! A beautiful day with a great guide. Friendly,…read moresocial, and knowledgeable tour along the river about Milwaukee. We'll be back!

Camp has a climbing wall, zip line, and low ropes course…read more Great food! We had tomato bisque with ham filled grilled cheese, soo tasty! Chicken tenders with fries were also on the menu and some tasty breakfast options as well. Very kid friendly food, and awesome staff! Thanks Camp Wonderland and Zac!

For a retreat center (and I've been to a good number of them in the IL/WI area), this one is pretty…read moregood. Can handle a lot of people, has a good dining facility, pretty decent food, and pretty decent facilities. It's not super run down and has things like tennis courts, bball hoops, a pool, a sand vball court, and more. Went for a weekend retreat and went kayaking (that was kind short though). Plus some of their housing has AC which is very nice during the summer time. They hold other camps here too so I imagine it books up fast. I'd come back!

We had a blast! The setting is unique, antique and covered with interesting details. The jacuzzi…read morewas nice and modern, and still felt like Victorian nobility. A few tips. Get to the mansion right at 4 to get first pick of breakfast time slots. You'll be on a 30 minute or so tour of the home when you arrive. There's a fridge, but it's shared and there won't be much room for your food or drinks. However, there is plenty of complimentary food and libations. And feel free to sit in the living room where classical trap music will greet you. And be ready to meet the "bacon inspector" Ellie, the dog.

Had a small Bachelorette party there and had a fantastic time! The mansion is beautiful and you…read morefeel like you step back in time when you walk through the doors! The Innkeeper Tom was wonderful, and made us feel so welcomed, and is a remarkable cook! The history and story behind this house make it fascinating, and the modern amenities make it very comfortable and cozy. I for one will definitely be going back next time I'm in the city!

So beautiful! Stayed during the fall two years ago. The sunsets on the water were our favoriteread more

I almost felt like home, the lake view is amazing! And the rooms are vary comfortable. The staff is…read morevery friendly. We got wine, roses, strawberries and champagne for a very good price.

Want to cruise Lake Michigan affordably and have a boating experience that recreates history? By…read moreall means, get yourself down to Pier Wisconsin pronto and take a sail on the Denis Sullivan. In my mind, this is one of the most amazing experiences the city of Milwaukee offers. Hands down! The Denis Sullivan is a 140-foot sailing vessel that is a recreation of an 1890s cargo vessel. It has space for 50 on its upper deck, three full sails, and three jib sails on the mast. There's a lower compartment that has a head (bathroom), sleeping quarters, kitchen mess, and a gift shop. An exhibit that is part of Discovery World, your ticket buys you a two-hour tour during the summer. Truly, if boating is your thing, this is an amazing must-do. My family and I took the tour recently and we had a blast. The six of us spanned ages from 2 to 73. We all enjoyed it equally. My two year old great niece enjoyed the fact that she had room to roam around to her liking. She wandered everywhere happily. We got pictures of her steering the boat on the rear wheel that controlled the rudder. All of us enjoyed the performance by the ships cast of 8 crew members. They involved all 50 of us on board in a discussion about safety, then gave commands to hoist all of the sails once we had motored comfortably away from the pier and cut the engine. The ropes and sails were neatly and precisely tucked away in a manner any experienced sailor will tell you is proper. Along with other guests, my great niece and her dad helped hoist the sail, and my niece was fascinated with pulling rope for the rest of the trip, "helping" the crew in her own fashion. The crew was on hand to answer questions and quite hospitable with the guests. "This boat is a fiberglass magnet," one crew member told my family, pointing to the boats that pulled up alongside our vessel. They also noted that the boat was weighted in a manner that if it tipped, it would pop back up - a good feature to have on a sailboat that can lean in the wind. A wonderful bonus occurred when two of the crew pulled out a banjo and a fiddle and performed bluegrass music, singing and clapping. My great niece danced and the rest of us enjoyed the performance. The pristine view of Milwaukee's skyline and lakefront is unparalleled. The breeze is cooling and comfortable and the sail is a most enjoyable thing to do on a weekend. Take a trip on the Denis Sullivan. You won't regret it!

A few weeks ago a woman told me the new Pier Wisconsin building adjacent to the Art Museum on the…read morelakefront has the best view of Milwaukee's skyline available without a boat in the city. Intrigued by that and an indoor aquarium, I stopped by this weekend to check it out. Overall, this is a very cool place. The building is beautiful in a modern way that accentuates the Calatrava next door. The lines are clean and nautical and the slat wood floor in the main hallway/promenade was beautiful and different. In general, there is an unfinished feeling to the place despite its having been open more than a month. I can understand the desire to open to the public as soon as possible, but paying $16 for a lot of unfinished exhibits bothered me slightly. That said, there are some wonderful things in this building, which now houses Discovery World, as well as the Pier Wisconsin aquarium and a permanent home for the Denis Sullivan sailboat. The highlight of the aquarium is a tunnel where fish swim a few feet over your head. The glass is so smooth and clear that from certain angles it feels as if you are viewing the image of fish on a hi-definition screen, not actual fish swimming a few feet over your head in a spectacular mega-tank. There is also an open tank for petting small (barbless) stingrays and other fish. We didn't have tons of time to see Discovery World, but needless to say this place is an educational kids heaven. Everything is designed to be touched, felt and understood. In the new (unfinished) techno-jungle area, lots of hip 20-somethings in white lab coats helped kids play and understand a hovering people mover, an inra-red camera, a storm simulator, and best of all, a virtual reality control that led through the streets of Milwaukee. I unfortunately walked right off the bridge over Lincoln Memorial Drive to the Art Museum before surrendering the control to an actual child. Overall, I think Milwaukee has done very well for itself here. The location is amazing, parking easy (underground), the aquarium spectacular and views from the edge of the building are indeed among the best of Milwaukee's lakeside skyline.

My brother and SIL were visiting for the weekend and since it was the first day of summer and felt…read morelike a fireball, we decided bumper boating was the thing to do. We had a BLAST!!!! We did the hour tour but wish we had done the 90min one. It was soooooooo much fun and relaxing. Watching the kayakers go by working hard while we just did slight wrist movements to move our boats was the best! We HIGHLY recommend and will DEFINITELY be back. By ourselves AND with more guests.

We had a lovely stay and can't wait to come back! The property is beautiful and it is so neat to…read moresee the animals. The cats hung around and walked the property with us! The bed was comfortable, the shower/bath is wonderful, and the breakfast was great! We had a nice bonfire in the gazebo, and had a good time hanging out in the loft with a pool table, foosball, video games & more! We definitely recommend Grandma's Cottage and will be back soon!

Husband and I stayed at Grandma's Cottage for one night and wish we had time to stay another! The…read morecottage is the perfect place to get away from the city and relax- we LOVED the outdoor fire pit. It's inside a gazebo so no worry about bugs- and they had music playing to set the mood (some Dean Martin!) The fireplace inside was ready to light, but since we had such great weather, we didn't use it. The jacuzzi tub is a fantastic place to relax after sitting out by the fire. They provided so many touches to make it a fabulous stay-- chocolate, toothbrushes, bubblebath, even flowers! We opted for brunch and received a HUGE tray of food-- bread, muffins, fruit, sausage, cheese, juice. We didn't see many of the animals but heard the rooster :) The history of the building is awesome, too. But I won't share it here- since you should go find out for yourself! In a way, I didn't want to share this review because I want to keep this place all to myself-- but they deserve to get more awesome guests! Go here. You will not regret it.

I had the opportunity to peruse the gardens at Sanger House Gardens recently and they're stunning…read more With water features, a host of leafy and flowering lovelies, brick pathways, and wildlife galore, you'll completely forget that you're in the city. They have a carriage house on site that you can rent on airbnb which would certainly make for a charming stay with such a gorgeous environment laying mere feet away. They host an array of events, from weddings to wine tastings to classes (a gorgeous spot for a wedding with a smaller guest list--this isn't your 400 person wedding sorta spot). For anyone into horticulture or simply looking for ideas to improve your own garden space, you can't help but leave here inspired. An absolute gem in Milwaukee!

What a beautiful hidden gem. I never knew about this place. It's tucked into the Brewer's Hill…read moreneighborhood surrounded by older houses. The house itself is very architecturally interesting with high molded ceilings and all original fireplaces. It's decorated to look as close to the original as possible. We came as part of #Doorsopenmilwaukee. My daughter was volunteering here later this day. The gardens have an instant peace feeling about them. It's a touch of tranquil in the busy surrounding Downtown. I loved looking at all of the different fauna and flowers. I only wish they had the signs saying what type of plant it was. There are a series of paths, a few fountains, and some nice areas where you can relax. They rent out the gardens for parties and weddings. There was a separate carriage house that has bathrooms and facilities to get dressed for events. I am sorry I didn't know about this place sooner. It's really beautiful!