Aayyyy... *two thumbs up*…read more I was visiting the area a few years ago when a few friends and I wanted to go to a Packers game. We spent some time in Milwaukee and I definitely wanna check this place out. Especially since it's free to check out. Essentially it's really just a statue that is located I wanna say lakeside (not of lot of bodies of water in LA so I'm not well versed on the nuances) Either way a fun visit, especially if you're already in the area.

A life-size bronze sculpture of the happy days legend Henry Winkler. I was curious why he's here…read moresince he's from New York City and understand. I read the "Bronze Fonz" statue is in Milwaukee because the popular TV sitcom Happy Days, which starred Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, was set in 1950s Milwaukee. The statue, located on the city's RiverWalk, was erected in 2008 by Visit Milwaukee to honor the iconic character and boost tourism, becoming a popular landmark and selfie spot. However, we walked and walked and walked, and I never found him. We saw another strange set of Riverwalk statues. I'm glad we came back in the morning and found the Fonz. He was surrounded by tourist and sad people talking to them themselves passed out on the bench. My GPS said there's a safe house around the corner.

The Calling has been a symbol of Milwaukee since its inception and placement in 1982, in what was…read morethen an Urban Park with an unfettered view of Lake Michigan. It made the album cover of Milwaukee's second-most famous band, Citizen King. And while its industrial design predated Milwaukee buying it, what better way to honor Milwaukee manufacturing, than a world-class sculpture made with industrial materials? "When the piece was first commissioned, the Milwaukee Art Museum did not extend to its present location. The sculpture's backdrop consisted of the bluff and Lake Michigan. With the rising sun behind it, The Calling truly captured di Suvero's intent." Santiago Calatrava deferred to world-famous sculptor di Suvero when asked if The Calling should be moved 20 years after installation. Game respects game, Calatrava himself understood The Calling and its relation to the Art Museum's extension. The Calling got a fresh coat of paint in 2023, and looks better than ever! I love that the annual Sculpture Milwaukee exhibition starts nearby on Wisconsin Avenue, I'm not sure why there are so few reviews of Sculpture Milwaukee here, but art appreciation isn't Yelp Milwaukee's strong suit. I encourage making Sculpture Milwaukee an annual visit and grab those pictures of The Calling-Henge with straight sightlines west down Wisconsin Avenue, and appreciate the view to the east. The Calling is real Milwaukee.

Special thanks and Shout out to Carrie G. For adding (The Calling) A piece of MKE art on Yelp!…read more So. What is Art? I'm certainly not an expert but I've been moved by a positive, warm way. A good feeling like a good song or a happy memory. Or like a phone call from an long lost friend. I never really knew the real name of the artist or the sculpture. I'm guessing 95% of Milwaukee's residents may not even know either. I've always called it the Big Orange Asterisk. Or Sunburst sculpture. When it was first installed the MAM wasn't even built yet. There it sat at the east end of E. Wisconsin avenue. A reminder to turn L as it becomes N. Prospect ave. Some of my friends who don't Yelp HATE IT. They called it junk art some complained of the cost. Not really sure who paid but it. But I like the color and symmetry of this modern I beam sculpture. Coincidentally the 4 stars above almost match the color of the big orange asterisk. There are parking structures nearby as it's nearby a park. I recommend walking or biking to really enjoy. If you drive by you really can't appreciate its size and its surroundings. It would be nice to have more seating or perhaps allow a food vendor to setup a food cart. Food: none BYOF. And beverage. Amb: 5 Serv: none Loc : 2 minimal seating and close parking in structure. Oddly placed IMO but it kind of goes with the Calatrava. Value: 5 free but somebody paid pile to get it here, my guess the Milwaukee art museum owns and maintains it. 77/2014

named in honor of Daniel Webster Hoan (a socialist before the cool kids wrecked socializing)…read moreun-originally dubbed the Harbor Bridge it was finished in 1972 but only opened to traffic five years later - but still not completely connected up until 1998 because, well, you know... Milwaukee!! clocking in at just over 10,000 feet long the Hoan Bridge carries six lanes of I-794 some 120' above the Milwaukee River. the crazy yellow arch dominates the view eastward during the day and multi-color LEDs create a spectacle after sunset. one more thing: contrary to local rumor the Blue Brothers' car chase was NOT filmed here (M. J. Prigge, Sheppard Express, 12-Sep-2016)

Boy oh boy do I love heading north on the Hoan Bridge....this beautiful and stinky bridge gets me…read morefrom Bay View to Downtown Milwaukee in 5 minutes! I love crossing over Lake Michigan and seeing the Downtown Milwaukee skyline. You have plenty of great views including Lake Michigan, Summerfest, Milwaukee Art Museum and so on. It truly makes Milwaukee look great! The only problem I have with Hoan Bridge is that smells terrible...some days are worse then others, but overall, it smells like poo. It's not the bridge's fault, of course. I love this bridge!

Polish fest is a fantastic family friendly event celebrating the rich Polish culture and its ties…read moreto the Milwaukee lakefront. We went in a beautiful Saturday afternoon and explored the three stages with active music and or traditional dance programming. The polka music was exciting and fun to dance to! After grabbing a Tyskie we walked the grounds to explore the several tents showing off the many cultural organizations, arts, and travel experiences to Poland. We also got to taste some really great authentic Polish food. All of it was great but would highly recommend the smoked Polish sausage, paczki, and potato pancakes! All in all it was a fantastic afternoon, the only reason it wasn't a five star review was that the line to get in and through security was really long and there was no daytime/ early bird discount on admission for Saturday.

Polish Fest is full of nostalgia for me - I went every year as a kid with my grandparents. We ate…read morepotato pancakes, I learned the chicken dance and at least once, I was accidentally given liquor filled chocolates. Good times. I hadn't been in years but hit up Polish Fest 2017 to watch a friends kid dance (adorable of course). Most days, you can score free or reduced admission - check their site for promos. Parking cost ranges but I paid $10 and was seriously like 50 steps from the gate. As others have noted - only about 1/2 the grounds are open. That said, there was a good amount to see and do - I did appreciate the cultural tents (agree 100% they should be bigger!!) and was truly amazed at some of the traditional craftsmanship. I also appreciate that you can get actual Polish beer (ahem, German Fest) plus lots of other options like vodka, schnapps and even bloodies! The only thing missing is a brandy old fashioned stand, IMO. Hell, you can even get pull tabs! Food ranges from amazing to uninspired but you won't lack for pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa or goblackis. Of course, Venice club has eggplant and Saz's has their festival famous offerings. Prices range widely as well so shop around. Some of the best values can be found at the Old European deli and Polonez stands near the Harley stage. Because I love you all and don't want anyone to suffer bad pierogies, I sampled several places. With confidence, I can tell you that the Stuffed Pierogi truck is #1 with Old European Deli coming in a close #2. Both taste just like what we had in Poland. Run away from Kuchina Polska - gummy and sad. If you're looking for a good band, Box On is a family group from Chicago with a ton of talent and energy. And of course you can't miss Milwaukees own Vern and the Originals! Overall, Polish Fest might not pack in the crowds that Festa Italiana or Irish Fest do, but there's a lot of fun to be had here!

It's changed a lot. This year there were only three stages, one beer vendors, and a few food…read moreoptions. It was crammed with vendors to the point that moving through was a problem. Typically this is our fav festival but this year was really disappointing for the lack of music alone. Meh.

One of Milwaukee's best festivals! It's Riverwest, through and through, and I love it all. See some…read moregreat local bands, the food selection is really good and diverse, as is the crowd. There was a good variety of Lakefront Brewery beers on tap, and I also enjoy spending a little time in Riverwest Public House for WMSE DJs, and conviviality. Make sure to leave some money with the many high-quality DIY makers that sell here. Overall, this is a great summer hang in Milwaukee.

Very relaxing street festival with lots of vendors, activities, food and music. Good entertainment…read moreabounds. Of course it does! So many tastemakers and hip businesses are in Bayview, like the Rush-Mor Records stage. We enjoyed old people bands, young people bands (like No/No), a DJ stage, and a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra segment called name that tune. Two horn players played selections from all walks of music, while people got to guess the tune and win prizes. We enjoyed fresh juices and my son got to try his first Cevapcici! (Chicago Yelpers are well acquainted with Phil and the other Cevap guys, so that was kind of special). Good beer was on hand, thanks to MKE Brewing Company and Lakefront Brewing. Kids! Kids! Kids! This is a kid-friendly festival. There's a bouncy house in the church parking lot, chalk drawing, activities and games. The Bay View Community Association had a tent and was taking donations, but honestly, who wouldn't donate a couple dollars at the entrances? Nice festival!

Over the years, the Bay View Bash has gotten bigger and better and let's be honest, so have I…read more (Well, at least the bigger part...) The Mister and I hadn't been in a few years and were surprised at how big & crowded this street fest has gotten. But that's ok because for the most part things were still super "Bay View" with stands from local businesses, pet rescues, community organizations and stuff that hipsters like. Honestly, it was a great time - I ran into one million people including at least a few lovely Yelpers, I ate delicious empanadas, I watched a really good metal cover band and I petted like 100 cool dogs. Why can't every day be more like BVB? I saw people of every ethnicity, age and viewpoint hanging out, getting along and being neighborly. People supporting local businesses, making new friends and trying new things is awesome. The only thing that isn't awesome - that stank ass portajohn I had to use.

American artist Jon Barlow Hudson's public artwork, Sentinels, is situated at the base of the Brady…read moreStreet pedestrian bridge over North Lincoln Memorial Drive. Sentinels was built in March 2005 using Wisconsin red granite. There are three monoliths, the highest standing at fifteen feet. Every monolith has a different carved design. Hudson was inspired to create this sculpture by Chinese jade ceremonial artifacts known as ts'ung tubes. The Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture commissioned Sentinels to compete for the new Brady Street pedestrian bridge. The sculpture is divided into two parts, with Compass (also by Hudson) situated atop the pedestrian bridge. [Review 20670 overall - 240 in Wisconsin - 1651 of 2023.]

This was the inaugural year for the CCC Craft Fair and they opened like a season pro…read more Turner Halls seems to lend itself well to these type of events (it was the home to two other large scale fairs this season) and CCC had no trouble finding their way. The second floor ballroom and the third floor balcony were packed with fun and exciting (and local) vendors with awesome wares to sell to the large and eager to shop crowds. There was a great mixed of vendors from soapmakers to jewelry designers to accessory crafters to card makers to fair trade stands. And plenty of suggestions for those on your list that are challenging to buy for. CCC is a very welcome addition to the holiday fair game and the local artisans I know are very glad to have a fair this wonderful to sell their merch! PSA - Not all vendors take plastic, on sight ATM with big fees so plan ahead! #shoplocal