Cute decorated area right by the water. Nice,clean and quiet. It was a bit cold, but it was perfect…read moreevening walk. If you're looking for a place to get Christmas pictures or just a nice evening. This was great!

Cute little park along the River walk. It had a lot of trash all over. That was the downside. But…read moreotherwise it's right along the River. A nice sitting spot with shade.

Bouldering only gym branch of the local Ad Rock climbing gyms. This is the newest gym of the 3…read more There are no roped climbs here - just you and the wall! When my kiddo was tiny (and content to sit on the sidelines) this was a great place to go and switch off between climbing and watching the kid between my husband and I. Nowadays, kiddo wants to climb herself! Unfortunately for her, none of the walls here are really meant for small kids (which I totally get!). If you are looking for that vibe, go checkout the Brookfield gym, its great for kids! If you come here without little kids (which you probably should!), you will find yourself surrounded by varying angles of wall, from a large slabby area to a very overhung cave. Its not typically too busy when I have gone, so you will have plenty of routes to choose from.

Great service, fun routes, and a lot of space so you don't feel like there's too many people at any…read morepoint

What a gem! You have…read moreto be a Whitefish Bay resident to rent this facility. It's $20/hour, for a maximum of 3 hours, with an extra hour for set up and clean up (30 minutes before and after the rental). In the hall, there are 2 large wooden tables and 4 round tables big enough to sit 8-10 already set up. In the back room, there are plenty of chairs that you will need to set up and put back. There is also another round table in the back, but it's missing legs, and you could try to install the legs on (there are some spare legs back there as well) to use the table. We didn't have enough time or the tools to try, but if you really want 5 tables, you might want to be prepared to get this done in time. There are also 4 folding rectangular tables inside. There are electric outlets that will accommodate slow cookers and such, and a little microwave. But no oven or stove, so all cooking will need to be done ahead of time. The gas fireplace will turn on easily with the touch of a button and bring beautiful atmosphere. All the lights are in the office. Bathroom is well stocked and all the cleaning supplies are in the cleaning closet. We had a lovely gathering and very thankful for the venue. Wish the rental could be for 4 hours rather than 3, but it was still a good amount of time.

I'm hesitant to write this because I don't want the secret to get out... But Cahill Park has an…read moreamazing free ice skating rink! During the winter months Cahill Square Park offers free public skating on it's full size hockey rink. This isn't just some unkempt pond, it's a full on Zamboni maintained hockey rink. How it's worked the last few weeks (as you can see in the picture) is they place dividers down the center line and one side is free skate and the other side is pick-up hockey. But they recently added a mini rink right next to the full size one and last week free skate was there and the whole full rink was for pick-up hockey. If you are looking for a place to lace up the skates that doesn't require signing up weeks in advance, Cahill is the place to go. Masks are required for using their facilities, but at an outdoor rink in the winter, why would you not want to wear one anyways? It is only available for open skate a couple hours each day so be sure to check the parks website for times!

I first discovered Orangetheory Fitness when I was living in Minneapolis. When I moved to…read moreMilwaukee I was devastated to discover that there were no locations here. Devastated. Seriously. I won't say that finding out that Orangetheory was finally opening in Milwaukee was the happiest day of my life, but it probably makes the top five. This is the best workout I have ever had. It's hour-long group fitness that blends cardio and strength training and is all based on your heart rate (everyone wears a heart rate monitor with the results posted on screens in the studio so both you and the trainer can see what's going on). I've been in other group fitness classes where the trainer might tell you to do 6.0 mph on the treadmill. Trouble is, one person's 6.0 leaves them gasping for air and ready to puke while another person's 6.0 is a nice little warm up. Here the trainer will tell you what heart rate zone to get to and whether you get there running 6.0 or walking 3.0 at an incline of 7% is up to you. Because it's so individualized this workout is for anyone - those new to working out, those recovering from an injury, and hard core gym rats alike will all get a good workout here. Though every workout incorporates the treadmill (or bike or elliptical if you are treadmill averse or have an injury that prevents you from getting on the treadmill), rowing machine, TRX and weights, every class is different so you won't get bored. The workout is based on the theory of EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) which finds that getting your heart rate above 84% of your maximum heart rate for 12-20 minutes will boost the calories you burn for up to 36 hours after you've stopped working out. At the end of every class you get a report with your results which shows you how many minutes you spent in each heart rate zone as well as an estimate of calories burned. I don't really think about this too much, all I know is that Orangetheory got me in the best shape of my life. And your first workout is free and there's no contract to sign. What have you got to lose? Try it.

Horrible customer service. The environment feels cult-like until an issue arises -- then there's no…read moresupport. I was required to provide additional documentation and jump through hoops, with no proper follow-up. I never received a copy of my contract upon signing it despite requesting it. The studio showed no concern for member well-being and came across as money-hungry and unethical. Proceed with caution.

A fun race to mix up winter running routine. (Throughout the weekend there is a full, half…read moremarathon, and 5K.) The race takes place around the Pettit skating rink in Milwaukee. The number of participants is capped so the course doesn't feel overly cramped. It is also fun to be able to see the fastest (and the slowest) folks during the race as they pass you or you pass them. Volunteers / race directors are really enthusiastic about the event. Music is played through the rink sound system, which helps to keep the energy up throughout the race. Nice medal to finisher and entry fee includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt. Race is a bit on the pricier side (~$100), but I suspect that is because it is somewhat pricey to operate an event like this (i.e., facility rental, insurance, etc.) vs. the race organizers making a lot of money off of the entry fees. (I don't have any inside information on that point, just a gut feel.)

Scuba diving + Milwaukee = does this make sense?…read more Yes, yes it does. I can't speak to the scuba diving part of this whole shebang, but what I can speak to is Jerry's depth of knowledge when it comes to diving, the Great Lakes, and super cool MKE history. (Depth of knowledge... get it? Depth? Scuba diving?!?) Sorry. So Pirate's Cove is this dive little shop on Oklahoma that specializes in gear and charters and whatnot. I really would have no occasion to go to here, as I'm no scuba diver and my claustrophobia when it comes to weird breathing situations really seems to suggest that I'll never be one. That said, this place is wicked cool, because who thinks of scuba diving and MKE in one breath? Not me before visiting Pirate's Cove, that's for sure. (One breath... get it? Breath? Scuba diving?!?) So how in the name of sweet baby Jesus did I end up here? A Yelp-related neighborhood tour, of course! Christina L put together a fabulous tour of her little known but much beloved Morgandale 'hood in January, and we got a chance to check out some super cool, under the radar local businesses just west of Bay View as a result... Pirate's Cove being one of them. Jerry knows ALL THE THINGS about shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, and listening to him talk about maritime underwater property laws and MKE history? FASCINATING. This dude knows what's up when it comes to scuba diving, that's for sure. He's fun, funny, knowledgeable, and approachable. So while I can't speak to gear prices, charter costs, or anything else, I can speak to Jerry... when I visit. (Har har.) Really though, Jerry is a treasure trove of knowledge and information and he's a super nice guy. Should you have any questions or want to learn more about scuba diving in the Great Lakes, Jerry's your guy and Pirate's Cove is your spot. (Treasure trove... get it? Treasure? Scuba diving?!?)

Jerry is always extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Have traveled with them for scuba trips many…read moretimes and it is always a fun and welcoming group.

High intensity, excellent workout. Modification options were provided. Christian was friendly and…read morewelcoming. The studio is beautiful, the bathrooms/showers are very nice and clean. High quality equipment. The staff are friendly and kind. I was really happy with my experience here!

Always a great time at Humboldt Park, especially for Chill on the Hill. Great energy and vibes,…read moredelicious food vendors. A great family friendly event as well. Highly recommend!

I went to the park's Chill on the Hill event, with my dog this past Tuesday. It was busy, but fun…read more I love that the park is dog friendly and smoke free. I love that they recycle and make a point of letting you know the beer cups you can buy there are recyclable too. Some things to know before going: picnic tales are limited, so bring your own chairs and/ or blankets. it is on a hill but it's not to steep, you can bring a little table or food without worry it will roll away. you can bring carry-in's like your own beer and food, but at the chill on the hill events they also sell it there. and it's reasonably priced for an event. the food they had were good options like Mexican, chines, deep fried, Ice cream and traditional brat/hot dog stand. This past one they also had Sushi but they don't always have that. it's a very good time with goos music so bring your friends ands enjoy the summer!