This former courthouse is a wonderful museum highlighting Washington County's history from before…read morethe arrival of Europeans centuries ago to the twentieth century. Perfect for ages 8 to 80, give or take a decade.

A recent visit to the County Clerk's office was a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, the people…read moreworking there were very nice and friendly and truly helpful. Thank you, ladies at the counter, and to the nice security guy who gave me a compliment. On the other hand, the parking garage smells nasty and is creepy, the maze to get to where you need to be is perplexing and no one wants to be wanded by security to start the day. I feel for everyone who has to be there all day long - it's HOT!

They could move faster... don't expect a quick response. Parking is atrocious would not recommend.read more

My mother in law worked in Register of deeds for many years. I've gone there several times for…read morevarious things. All are helpful, and polite in all offices. Had lived in Waukesha for many years. Treat people like you want to be treated.

I mean... it's a courthouse, you guys…read more This is exacerbated by the fact that it's in Waukesha. Where else would it be, though, given it's the WAUKESHA COUNTY COURTHOUSE? I had to get a copy of my birth certificate from the very official Register of Deeds. The process was pretty easy and it cost me a whole $20. Walk in, fill out form, get copy of proof that I exist, pay twenty bones, walk out. There's a metal detector, and you have to walk through it. I think that's customary in court-type-houses, generally. Also: Register of Deeds is a pretty ridiculous and official title. Not as official or ridiculous as Comptroller, though.

This is Michigan's largest city known for beer, fish fry , brats & cheese curds. The Public Market…read moreshowcases local cuisine. There is a lot of culture, a striking art museum, Summerfest the largest music festival & a theater district. Miller beer & Harley Davidson have a big presence here. Milwaukee Brewers play baseball & the Bucks baseball, it's also home to Marquette University. There are many independent bookstores & art galleries in the city. The nickname "Cream City" comes from the distinct cream-colored bricks found on many of the city's buildings. Although downtown is very walkable, there is a bus & trolley system. However, the curb's & sidewalks aren't in good shape & need attention. People are friendly & helpful here.

Milwaukee is a nice town. It's one of those that can have a small town feel even though it's about…read morehalf a million people. And I haven't been here as often as I probably should have for as close as it is; it's about an hour or hour and a half away so it's an easy day trip. Known for breweries and bratwurst, one or the other of those are on practically every corner. I've not historically been the biggest fan of bratwurst but had a Reuben bratwurst that makes my mouth water thinking about it. I had fun going to some shops with my little one, including a couple children's shops (BlackBear Boutique and Rainbow Booksellers, in particular). Rainbow Booksellers is only open a couple days per week so make sure to prioritize it if you are wanting to go. I'd planned to take my kiddo to the children's museum, but she fell asleep so that will wait for another trip. I think there are at least a couple children's museum-like places here. And in the downtown area there are several music venues; I've only been to Pabst many years ago, and I'd love to visit the High Life Theatre as well. And soon will attend a Brewers game to see the sausage race live and in person!

The nicest people here the security officers checking bags. Expect to not start on time (we waited…read more45 minutes), a rude bailiff, and a condescending judge that treats you like an inconvenience and not a human-- a typical bureaucratic nightmare that wastes everyone's time, money, and resources.

Like most courthouses, this is a pretty old, pretty neat building. Parking is in the back, so you…read moreenter in the back, which is super confusing -- when there are stairs going down right in front of you, it seems like that's where to go. Which is why the boyfriend and I ended up in the basement barging into some supply room while in search of the county clerk... However, security is pretty much nonexistent, so we managed not to get into any trouble! Properly redirected upstairs, the county clerk is just inside the (front) door. They have a separate little room where they do marriage licenses, so you don't have to stand at the counter. However, they had some difficulty with some of our documents, and given that we had to swear that everything was accurate, it seemed weird that they were trying to enter things that were not, strictly speaking, accurate. Look, guys, not everyone was born in Wisconsin and only has paperwork from Wisconsin! On the plus side, when we picked up the license, they invited our photographers behind the counter to get photos of us checking it over. Scheduling a wedding was super easy, as they have a listing online of which judge to call for which month. The lady in the judge's office was very nice, and even volunteered that the judge's clerks can serve as the witnesses (which we took them up on). We were married in the judge's courtroom, and while the judge had clearly done the ceremony a few (hundred) times before, it was very nice, and using just our first names ensured that there was no mangling of our last names! One of the clerks even accompanied us downstairs to the register of deeds office to file our license, so the paperwork was relatively painless. And everyone told me how beautiful I looked and seemed very happy to have a wedding (clerk taking us downstairs: "We have a wedding!"). So while bureaucracy is bureaucracy, this really wasn't too bad. And hey, getting married by a judge is free (if you don't count all the taxes you've ever paid...)!

The courthouse is new, clean and nicely designed…read more Bring cash for they are charging out the wazhooooo for copies of the most sublime info; whereas, this wasn't always the case. Never get info from Window #5 and better yet stay away from her, if you need to file anything or ask a question. She's not the friendliest and she's usually wrong. ATM's in the basement. One is free of charge.

Stay FAR away from this passport office . I scheduled an appointment filled out and brought all of…read morethe paperwork requested all for some guy to not even go through our paperwork and just send us on our way. We asked several times if everything was correct . 3 days later I received a call from the same guy saying we had to fill out an ADDITIONAL form that was never mentioned to us when we made the appointment or when we were in the office. I said fine email it to me and I'll email it back. He said I have to come back to the courthouse to do it in person . Beyond unprofessional and unacceptable.

I checked in here and Yelp told me to keep it up and become a regular! Um, no thanks, Yelp, not…read moreinterested. Came here to help a relative dispute a parking ticket (appointment required for that) and was told that our evidence was not really evidence, even thought we were told by a police officer that is was just fine. Our options were to pay the ticket or request a court date. We chose the court date. Con: This is April, court date is in June Pro: Due date for payment of ticket is suspended until court ruling Its a nasty process, dealing with "the man", but seeing as everyone we talked to was pleasant, polite and not the least bit snarky, they get 3 stars. 55/2015

We came here for Doors Open. Thanks to Judge Chavez and staff for the tour. I have never had a…read moreticket but the judge assured us they want all to come and payment plans can be set up. I think he said the building was in the Brutis style and the courtroom was much smaller than I expected. Neat look into the Municipal court system.

Got subpoenaed to a court hearing for an accident we came upon. Husband had to take off work. We…read moregot checked in and sat outside the courtroom but the case ended up getting rescheduled. Everyone was very friendly and Explained throughly what was going on. When coming into the courthouse you are checked thru like the airport. I had a metal thermos with water in it and was allowed to take it because it only had water. So note that drinks are not allowed unless they are water only. We were prepared with a kindle to keep us occupied for the short amount of time we were there. Next time we go back will also pack some snacks.

The coolest building in Manitowoc, stately marble construction and built in 1906 in the Beaux-Arts…read morestyle of architecture. You can see the impressive dome from nearly everywhere in downtown Manitowoc. The inside is occupied by various county offices. The interior of the building is stone, wood and impressive. The dome is impressive. My one complaint as a Civil War buff is Manitowoc's Civil War Memorial on the NE side. While Two Rivers has a grand statue of a Union soldier in bronze, Manitowoc has a rock. whether you go here for county business or to just look around, This is a place to take minute and absorb the absolute grandeur that this classic building emits. Right across the street from the Courthouse Pub.

While I do not spend much time in State Capital buildings, I would like to spend more time here, as…read morethe Wisconsin State Capital building is absolutely beautiful, a great space to learn about history, marvel at the intricate details of the stonework, look over Madison from the mezzanine level or take in the phenomenal artwork on the rotunda ceilings! The capital building is located in the heart of the city and is a perfect backdrop of any day, no matter the season. While great from the exterior, wandering around inside is way more fun. It is open to the public and free to roam, however you can get guided tours that get you access to the more restricted areas, including the floors. We wandered around for well over an hour and could have spent more time if we had more access. The mezzanine level was the best, as it allowed you to see lots of history as you made the circle indoors, then let you get every angle of Madison and the lake from the outdoor area. Parking is all public and street, so plan accordingly, but if you are staying anywhere in or near downtown, then you have easy access with a quick walk. Overall, the building is gorgeous and the staff were helpful from entry to exit. Lots to see, whether politics or history are your things, it is definitely worth a visit!

Lots of signs to get to the top of the capitol and staff that make it easy to navigate. The view is…read moreworth the stairs and the visit. The marble throughout are grand and stunning.