Weird local flavor…read more A life-sized bronze statue of Arthur Fonzarelli, of the show Happy Days, stands proudly near a street crossing of the Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee. It is but a silly photo opportunity. But...why does it need to be more than that? Do your best "Eyyyyyyy!" and have someone snap a picture. Ta daaa! You have successfully interacted with the Bronze Fonz.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.]

Spillover II is the statue at Atwater Park. With all art, it's a personal opinion, so in my…read moreopinion this is a lovely piece. Unique, fluid and peaceful. It has enough letters to occupy the space up close but from far away it blends into a mirage. I wonder what the statue thinks of having to stare at Lake Michigan all day. I would try it for a day if I could.

With not a lot of events, attractions etc etc going on I find my self gong to more car shows just…read moreto get out and do something around people again and plus I do have a collector car and I'm a car guy. This show was organized very well and if it was your first time going like me they made it very simple to get in and register with plenty of people directing from the time you enter downtown to where to park your car. $10 entry gets your entry to the show, this year's plaque as a souvenir and a free drink or a beer. Mibbs & Vivs was on the street selling drinks and sandwich's along with various food trucks including bbq and Mexican so drinks and eats were plentiful. The cars were probably In the 300 range but 11am and scattered on streets, grassy lot, parking lots etc so this one was big with a lot of walking. The cars ranged from regular old grocery getter to drag cars and everything in between. Condition ranged from rusty patina to 100% show cars that you could eat off of. Someone even brought a big rig that was better than new condition, 100% show truck. This was just good old fashioned family fun with tons of people from toddlers to seasoned citizens just enjoying the event. My department at work has just 5 people and three of us have collector cars so I ran into my co worker while enjoy the cars and the beautiful day. This was a great car show and one of the best ones in the area so far this year with so many being cancelled and I'm just glad that it was not canceled because people need to get out and start living life again.

I love old cars. The people that own them are very special. A car show like this can be a wonderful…read morething. Using it to raise money for the community is fine. But if you are going to have a "Pancake Breakfast" and charge $11.00 for it, then it should be worth it. Two tiny rubbery pancakes, an ice cream scoop of nasty powdered eggs and sausages that have more salt than the Bonneville salt flats, well it was disgusting to say the least! I could have got 3 times better for 1/2 the price at McDonalds. Next is the number of obnoxious cars with straight headers out the side, they should not be allowed, period. These "A-holes" do not impress anyone but rather annoy people and scare children. They have no respect. Then to be sure about the "A-hole" factor, they start these nasty cars up every 45 minutes. Obnoxious cars do not belong at a show like this. We also have a serious problem with the parking attendants. Seriously, map out a plan ahead of time rather than hap hazard plopping of cars anywhere with people setting up tents and such where ever they feel. And the most dangerous element is that no thought what so ever was given to foot traffic. Cars and people were fighting for the same entry and exit space. You need a clear foot path away form cars. Somebody is going to get hurt! Come on folks, you can do much better!!

Ten years ago, I was in Milwaukee for four months. I did some work here in the city and while I was…read morehere, I was warmly welcomed by the Yelp community and I managed to do some cool Yelping, posting over 150 reviews. I was able to attend a couple of official Yelp events and I've had Yelp friends ever since then. So I'm passing through the city again and set up this UYE and was super excited to have a few Yelpers arrive to drink, eat and talk about Yelp. We talked about Yelp. We talked about politics. We talked about more politics. Much agreement and much passionate discussion. Stephanie and Ron, Carrie, and Jorge. A pretty good turnout for a Wednesday evening at a fabulous spot. Service was decently friendly though distracted by the patio. But all good because the beers were amazing, the cheese curds were fantastic (it's Wisconsin, you gotta have cheese curds) and the pretzel was delicious (better with the mustard than the cheese sauce). Overall, a fantastic night of socializing and chatting with friends and good food. I can't wait for the next time I'm in Milwaukee! [Review 20434 overall - 212 in Wisconsin - 1414 of 2023.]