A great place to live & learn about local history…read more I attended their tea event and it was lovely. It's small & very intimate, and the staff there is fantastic. They also dress up for the tours. Great for all ages. Tip: Visit the gift shop, they have some hidden (historical) gems!

So pretty and so scenic especially on a warm summer night. Love the landscaping done with the…read moreflowers.

The Riverwalk was completed 20 years ago along the third ward following the Milwaukee River. The…read moreironwood walkway is a mile of river views and outdoor dining. We followed the boardwalk along the river, passing boats, restaurant, and dog walkers. There were colorful flowers along the way and benches to sit & relax.

Having seen many of the Thomas Dambo trolls, I can honestly say that Mama Rosa is one of my…read morefavorites. I love her whimsical nature and gentle spirit. The light fixture flowers are the cherry on top as Dambo reminds us to stop and smell the roses. Though it can be hard to tell from photos alone, she is quite large as my husband is 6ft tall and her leg is longer than him when he stands next to her. I can't imagine how much joy she must bring to the children here as they play at the playground with her watching over them. She is a glorious sight to behold, indeed!

We stopped by to visit the troll and was surprised with the cute park…read more We visited during the day and I heard from local night time is the best. Amazing artwork and so glad we stopped by. Things to know: Stroller friendly. Wheelchair friendly. Restrooms at location. Trail area to walk. Skate park. Water refill station.

They really do a lot for the community here, offering all kinds of programs for all ages. Music…read morelessons for kids, games for adults, dancing for the seniors. I love coming here for their fundraisers . Everyone gets involved, and the food and service is great. I want a price here once, but I don't need it back to the community because of all the great work they do.

I finally made it the measly seven or so blocks over to the UCC this weekend for their Latino Arts…read more"Noche de Gala" fundraiser, and after a lovely evening of string music, salsa dancing, cupcakes, sangria, and community, I couldn't help but wonder why (oh why) I've never made the trek the seven or so measly blocks before. For shame, RF! UCC = United Community Center = "... a comprehensive social service agency serving the families of Milwaukee's south side. Programs range from education to elder programs, meeting the needs of three year olds to 93 year olds and everyone in between." So what that means, exactly? Bruce-Guadalupe community school, Latino Arts Inc., Cafe el Sol, Walker Square Neighborhood Development Initiative, elder/youth programs and so much more. While all of these community-centric programs and pursuits are not just worthwhile (they're also necessary!), it really warms my goofy, cynical little heart to know that there are arts programs for children and young adults alive and well right down the street. Latino Arts puts on a number of shows and exhibitions throughout the year... so if you're an MKE culture vulture, you should definitely consider checking out their schedule! It's here: http://www.latinoartsinc.org/home.htm They bring in nationally-recognized acts; the music is stellar, and I really enjoyed the gallery/art on display this past weekend. Also of note? I'm pretty excited about the Dia de los Muertos/Ofrendas. Cultural, community goodness on the south side, y'all!

We've been doing Greendale Village Days for years. This one marks their 85th Anniversary, and it…read morewas spectacular! One of the things we loved on Saturday was that they had nickel games. Nickel games!!!! This would be welcome anytime they've got a fair going on, really. The games were fun, challenging, affordable, and had so many neat toys for the kids to win. They were similar to carnival games or fair games, but at a fraction of the cost, of course. If you needed to brush up on some games for state fairs, this would be your time :D Getting the ride pass for the whole weekend was a steal because in this weather, it's easy to just go back over and over. Plenty of great food from local restaurants as well as food trucks; seriously, you can't walk away hungry, and if you do, you've missed out. The walking taco, grilled cheese, pizza, ribs, brats, Eagle Park beer selections, soft pretzels, and wine tent. It's easy to head out and find all sorts of shops to visit while you're enjoying the music and weather. The bands are great, and there's always plenty of room for dancing. The crowds come and go, so you have a good chance of snagging a decent parking spot if you make it in at the right time. Bring the family, plan on spending time relaxing and enjoying what the Village of Greendale has to offer!

Greendale.......such an odd community, and much bigger than it appears! Its approximate boundaries…read moreare 92nd street on the west, Root River Parkway where it crosses Loomis/36 on the south, 43rd street on the east and Edgerton on the north. There are teeny, tiny houses crowded together on one lane streets and then there is South Ridge Mall. That's right, South Ridge is in Greendale, NOT Greenfield! The mini-mall where Bed, Bath and Beyond is, IS in Greendale. Greenfield Fashion Center, home to Half Price Books and Jo-Ann Fabric is NOT. Most of the other Greendale neighborhoods are "normal", it's just the one around the downtown area where the houses are lined up like cans on a grocery store shelf with a narrow one lane street to access them. These homes are why Greendale is called a village. So, the village.... it's home to some cute stores, a malt shoppe, a couple of restaurants, a couple of hair salons, a middle school, a nice bakery, a library and the village hall, among other things. Tucked behind the shops on the east side of the main street, aka Broadway, is a small park. At the southern end is Greendale High School. There is even an industrial loop, but you can only access it from Loomis, near the Steakout. Speaking of the Steakout, I hear it's a pretty decent place to eat; it even has 4 Yelptastic stars! Ray and Dot's Tap is located on Grange and I've been told it's a pretty neat place to get a drink; 4 1/2 Yelpy stars! Pretty much anything else you could want is located on 76th, right in or near the mall, so take a day and explore the area. You'll like it! 28/2016

Whitefish Bay has an incredible library. Not only is it the library itself, but a venue for hosting…read moreseminars, author events, classes, book clubs, voting and more. The space itself is very open, well organized and staffed with very helpful people. The kids area is a great place to take kids/grandkids for some activity on a cold day. Storytime is at 10:00, which fills up pretty quick. Easily accessible bins of books, a wooden train set table, large kitchen station with all the accessories, puzzles, magnetic tiles and more give little fingers plenty to do. Spending a couple hours here during a drab winter day is always time well spent.

This is a really nice library. It's clean and we'll put together. Ladies at the front desk were…read morereally nice. I think what I loved most is that it's a great, safe place to go grab a book or do a little reading while your 4 year old can explore. There is A LOT for little kids to do here. There is a play area with various toys. There's multiple building stations. There's a place for them to read books. There are computers with games on them. It's just a cool, relaxing place to go. Especially in the winter when you're a little more limited with what you can do. I think I will be going here quite a bit this winter.

Love!! It is so beautiful here. The beautiful color of the Great Lakes with all the greenery it was…read moreheaven. The lighthouse staff were all wonderful, welcoming and excited to show you around. There's tons of information about the lighthouse it's history and the lakes history as well. Climbing up the lighthouse was fun, the last bit is a ladder just fyi. It's sturdy but a little scary. Well worth the views tho!!! The staircase is slim so going as it opens is best to avoid crowds for sure. Easy street parking

Come visit the North Point lighthouse to learn about the fascinating history of the Great Lakes…read moreand how lighthouses helped ships (most of the time) to navigate a dangerous waterway. Aside from the history, the view from the top of the lighthouse is stunning. it's 71 steps to the top. But well worth it. I was fortunate to visit on a beautiful September day.

This beautiful Art Deco building was constructed by the Milwaukee Gas Light Company in late 1929…read moreand opened in 1930. It was constructed in a remarkable nine months! The building designed by a premier Milwaukee architectural firm, Eschweiler & Eschweiler. The design of the Milwaukee Gas Light Company building includes different materials to enhance the appearance. The first two floors are clad with Coldstone granite from Minnesota, starting with the third floor, bricks are progressively lighter in color toward the top of the building. The cornices of the setbacks and the upper floors use Milwaukee's famous Cream City brick to make the Art Deco styled building seem taller and sunnier. Beautiful copper sculptured panels adorned the spandrels and large bronze doors served the main entrance. All the artful works proclaimed the building to be the headquarters of the Milwaukee Gas Light Company. In 1966, with the era of gas lights lost for decades, the company changed its name to Wisconsin Gas Company. All the identifying marks of the Milwaukee Gas Light Company were removed at that time, and sadly, were lost. In 2001, the Wisconsin Gas Company was acquired by WICOR, the holding company that also owned Wisconsin Electric Company. The two firms that had been bitter rivals for so many decades were now under the same ownership. Employees of the old gas company, today known as WE Energies, were moved out of the building and merged into the WE Energies facilities. The Wisconsin Gas Company building was sold to a private developer, who found and restored the copper sculptures as well as the bronze entrance doors. The building is partially occupied and space is available for lease. In 1956, a large sign was added to the peak of the roof top. The sign is in the shape of a gas flame and was added primarily to promote the use of gas for cooking and heating. It was also lit at night to make weather forecasts. The flame is lit with neon and will show red, blue or gold, either solid or flashing. Several mnemonics were published over the years to help viewers remember the key to interpreting the forecast, such as this one: When the flame is red, it's warm weather ahead! When the flame is gold, watch out for cold! When the flame is blue, there's no change in view! When there's a flickering flame, expect snow or rain! For many years, Wisconsin Gas Company sponsored weather forecasts on a local television station. At the end of the forecast, a slide of the lit flame was shown on screen with the personality stating the flame on top of the Gas Company Building was blue, red or gold and explain what that meant. Since it was a slide, with no animation, if the flame was flashing to indicate precipitation in the forecast, the station simply flashed the entire slide off and on, so the entire building went dark, too! The flame was visible for miles and was even used as a navigational aid by ships on Lake Michigan. As taller buildings began to surround the Wisconsin Gas Company Building and weather forecasts became readily available from radio and television, the flame lost its significance as a weather forecasting tool. In 1973, at the peak of the energy crisis, the light was extinguished. It returned to use in 1985. The current owner of the building maintains the tradition, and the gas flame shines from sundown to midnight every night. (Author's note, a similar sign predicts weather on the roof of the American Trust and Savings Bank in Dubuque, Iowa. It is a tower, not a gas flame!) http://www.yelp.com/review_share/_7gSgdhiP7RfGNrmRHR04w/review/zNnPhqVfmefdFMFKTdokyA?fsid=NOOmFnQ1N3iUWwhdtsFpyg

The Wisconsin Gas Building is under new management and they are working hard to spruce things up…read more The exterior planters have fresh and beautiful flowers. New security cameras are being installed. Some new seating and flowers have been placed in the lobby. The coolest thing however has been the polishing of all the brass trimmings and fixtures. This always beautiful building is really shining with all the face lifting!