This water tower is iconic for Cudahy. It has a unique style and is the only one within Milwaukee…read moreCounty that looks like this. You see it as you enter the city and you can see it from a distance. It is well-maintained. It is currently blue and white, but I wish it was purple and gold like the city's official colors.

Excellent organization. Excellent people who truly care about the Cudahy community and its history…read more They are located in a very historical building, the Cudahy train depot, and hold public presentations on various community historical topics. They are committed to saving the history of Cudahy, and also saving this train depot.. please support them #savethecudahytraindepot

The depot was built in 1892 by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Most of the station was used for…read morefreight with a smaller ticket window and waiting area. The depot served the community, formerly known as Buckhorn, especially after John and Patrick Cudahy bought 700 acres and built a meat packing plant. The growth of the business required an influx of workers, many immigrants who arrived through this very station. Patrick Cudahy owned the land and allowed the C&NW to build the depot but maintained interest in the land. The C&NW ended passenger service to Cudahy in 1940 although freight service continued. When freight service was discontinued, the depot fell into disuse and disrepair. It was doomed to the wrecking ball in 1971, but the Cudahy Historical Society was founded in 1972 with the express purpose of saving the depot. A successful petition forced the city rescind the condemnation order. The Cudahy Family passed the depot and the land to the Cudahy Historical Society. In 1983, it was declared a county landmark. In 1989, a generous grant from the Patrick and Anna Cudahy Foundation was used to restore the depot with labor provided by volunteer members of the historical society. The depot is a museum now. It is open the last Saturday of the month, April through October. I'm only giving it three stars for now, because I've not seen the inside. The outside is certainly impressive, and this is a great example of an extant structure, once common but now seldom seen.

I enjoyed the flavor of the spring water. My family did not. I was going to go back for more for…read moremyself, and then I did some research and reading and found out that it had excessive amounts of some mineral that was not healthy in large doses.

Ever since I was a little kid riding my bike around Bay View, the Pryor Avenue Iron Well was the…read moreplace to go for ice cold water with a hint of Iron flavor for a water bottle. In 1882 the well started pumping water at a depth of 1500 feet and has been doing so ever since. It is called the Iron well because the water has a lot of iron - you can taste it! So, all you vegans and vegetarians go get some now! This is an artesian well baby! The old timers would come fill up gallons for the home and they would often share stories of how the water would cure your ills if you had any. It has been pumping water for the Bay View area for a long time, and there are still people who come from all around the south side to fill water jugs alongside bicycle riders who also come to fill up and cool off. Now, there are two spigots and they prefer the folks who are filling up jugs, and you are not supposed to use a hose, and I think you can fill a 5 gallon jug easily without it, but I have seen old timers break the rules! Yep! I did! You don't know Bay View till you have tried the water or had a seat on one of the benches provided by the Bay View Garden And Yard Society and talked to the people who swear by the water that bubbles (in Milwaukee water "bubbles" out of "bubblers" ya know!) out of the old iron well. I am sure that if there are Hobbits and Wizards in Bay View, they come here for sure. The water tastes a little or a lot like iron, and I used to dislike it when I was a kid, but I feel healthy drinking it now. The Health Department checks it out to make sure it is healthy, and when Crypto hit back in the day (wow, that sucked!) everyone came here to get water that wouldn't make you - um well forget it. I listed this in Local Flavor, but the Pryor Ave Iron Well is more of a historical landmark in Milwaukee.

Fun little stop in South Milwaukee to take a quick picture with a life size bronze statue of Reggie…read moreLisowski. There's plenty of space around the statue with lots of interesting bricks filled with fun messages and plenty of parking nearby. It'll only take a few minutes to enjoy this stop but worth the trip if you're a wrestling fan.

The Crusher was a legendary wrestler in the 60s and 70s. The Crusher Statue is in honor of the…read moreMilwaukee native. It was a fun photo opportunity. As a wrestling fan, this was a fun stop! If you love wrestling like I do, this is a must visit on a trip to Milwaukee. I highly recommend Crusher Statue.

A nearly perfect venue for a mid to larger event like a wedding or other reception. The building…read moreitself is historic, the location is ideal with lots of parking, in the middle of a nice park and right on the lake. The building is used for all sorts of things so in warmer weather there is a very popular beer garden, people playing in the park use the downstairs restrooms, I've attended (not entered in) the launch of a half marathon here.

I have been to South Shore Park many times, but recently was the first time I'd actually gone…read moreinside the Pavilion! It was for... you guessed it, a wedding! And a beautiful one at that. The pavilion makes for a great venue. Their main hall is vast (I'd imagine it can fit a solid 150/200 people), and it overlooks the lake. It's definitely more of an old, vintage type vibe inside. The ceiling is really beautiful curved wood too. I thought the staff did a great job serving this big event - all wonderfully kind and it seemed like there weren't any hiccups. I believe Saz's is the catering partner of this venue, and they did a great job. The outdoor beer garden space was wonderful too. Tons of picnic tables, a huge bar, and lots of sunshine to soak up on the beautiful day that it was. When you're in the beer garden area, you can get an even better view of the lake anddd the city skyline. Overall I'd say this is a delightful venue for events!

Beautiful,historic and well done! These people really did a great job!…read moreCame there for a wedding of my nephew and WOW! Historic building well updated with the original look still visible,great staff. The bar had everything one could ever want.

From the owner: We're dedicated to preserving local industrial history of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the…read morehistory of the Bucyrus company.

Sheridan Park is a really nice park with so much to offer. It is very wide and open, with picnic…read moreareas, playgrounds for kids, and plenty of space to relax or be active. The lake and beach access make it even better, and the trails and greenery add to the experience. It truly has a bit of everything, which makes it a great spot for families, friends, or a peaceful walk. And it's dog friendly.

I was at the pool yesterday when the lifeguards saved a man's life having a medical emergency. Just…read morewant to say great job to those lifeguards acting quickly and professionally. Great pool and great employees.

The Cudahy Library is my go to library even though I have 3 other libraries within 3 miles of my…read morehome. Their selection of books is amazing! There's a great quiet reading area with soft chairs and even a fireplace! Many different programs for all ages weekly, excellent speakers/authors too. I recently had an issue with a returned book from another library and I had 3 different librarians helping me. They even called me today to assure me the problem was fixed! If you have an opportunity to visit Cudahy Library please do. You'll find it's top notch with awesome, caring librarians.

wifi, games, and nonfiction available here at a family library…read moresilent study rooms avaliable to checkout checkout computer access

Went here with a friend because they knew someone who was playing, and it was awesome! The…read morebartender was amazing. When I came in, there was a huge crowd coming in and she handled it all with kindness and efficiency. Lots of options for beer. The space is so cute. I love all the plants they have! Definitely a Bayview staple!

Stopped in during Bay View gallery night for a drink and was blown away. They have infused vodka…read moredrinks that are divine! We found a comfy table near bar and ordered up at the bar. It was busy and live bands were already playing in the back. We were hoping for the green lips cocktail which featured melon liquor, chartreuse and titos but alas they were out. However the wonderful bar staff mixed up some excellent blueberry infused vodka cocktails that were incredible. The blueberry flavor really came through tasting fresh and fruity. They mixed them to order also with mine being less sweet and my daughters being sweeter and they were spot on. The crowd is mixed age and there was plenty of tattoos and black leather but my sketchers and office attire is welcome too. I would definitely come back for another cocktail and maybe listen in on a local band next time.