http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_visitors.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Visitors Guide en-us Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:45:02 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 The creation of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Ten Chimneys was the home away from home for American theater giants in the early 20th century. Everyone from Katharine Hepburn to Laurence Olivier spent summers soaking in the intrinsic beauty of the Ten Chimneys estate. Naturally, the estate became a home for the arts, providing a venue for artistic creation and discussion. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/tenchimneysestate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/tenchimneysestate.html?20748 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:24:00 CST Did you know that when it was completed in 1895, Milwaukee's City Hall was the third tallest building in the country? A new exhibition at Milwaukee County Historical Society highlights the restoration of what may be Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark. It opens tonight. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityhallrestoration.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityhallrestoration.html?20678 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:02:00 CST Milwaukee County annouced today that September was the busiest month ever at Mitchell International Airport. I'm glad I could help. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mitchellairportrecord.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mitchellairportrecord.html?20665 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:00 CST A Brookfield native, Ben Flanner moved to New York eight years ago. Now, along with a small team of supporters from local organizations and organic farming cooperatives, Flanner opted to forgo the corporate ladder in favor of climbing up to a Brooklyn rooftop and installing New York's first overhead urban agricultural project, Rooftop Farms. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/urbanfarmingbrooklyn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/urbanfarmingbrooklyn.html?20637 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:33:00 CST Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lakemichiganwaves.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lakemichiganwaves.html?20638 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:43:00 CST The e-mail requested guidance and recommendations; more or less, a Milwaukeean to help cut through tourism advertisements and get to the best this city has to offer on a Tuesday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/milwaukeerecommendations.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/milwaukeerecommendations.html?20592 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:05:00 CST Working as a reporter for MLB Network obviously requires a lot of travel, but to be completely forthright, I asked for this situation. I could have done more studio work, but I chose the planes, trains and automobiles over the office alternative. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/suitcaselife.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/suitcaselife.html?20528 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:22:00 CST Recently, my son and I spent a little more than a week abroad, where I launched my new book at an event in a 300-year-old castle built atop even older foundations. Although we severely missed our better half, we came to feel at home. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/travelwithkids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/travelwithkids.html?20472 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:32:00 CST As part of the Free Recession Buster Getaway Contest series, presented by OnMilwaukee.com and AirTran Airways, we're offering up a chance for one of you to win a free trip to Orlando as well as netbook on which to document your travels. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/finalchanceorlando.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/finalchanceorlando.html?20411 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:13:00 CST There's no way that our state's tourism federation could have seen this coming way back in 1979. But, WTF is now TFW. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wtftfw.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wtftfw.html?20324 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:17:00 CST Not a single Walt Disney tourism attraction exists in Orlando proper. Instead, it's a city defined not by what it is, but by what it's on the verge of being. Surrounded by a skyline marked with glowing attractions, castle-like hotels and streams of chain retailers, Maureen Post set out to find the "other side" of Orlando; and she was pleasantly surprised to find it does indeed exist. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterorlando.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterorlando.html?20267 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:36:00 CST With kids back in school, and many summer vacations spent, those who have the time and freedom to travel Wisconsin in the fall can find many advantages. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/fallpreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/fallpreview.html?12632 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:39:00 CST I had a blast in Boston, and you can, too, if you write a compelling blog this weekend telling us why you deserve free airline tickets. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonblog2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonblog2.html?20257 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:41:00 CST If you haven't taken a tour of a brewery, you haven't become a full-fledged Wisconsinite. There are breweries throughout the state, from large national companies to smaller craft brewers. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wibrewerytours.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wibrewerytours.html?13177 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:26:00 CST Did you know there's a Wisconsin guy biking the world? I didn't, until I received an e-mail this morning from a journalist in Italy with whom I sometimes collaborate. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/charlesbrighamworldbiketrip.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/charlesbrighamworldbiketrip.html?20198 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:21:00 CST My three-day trip to Boston was a fabulous mix of history, decadence and reunions. Former Milwaukeeans introduced me to the sights, including the Freedom Trail, the Union Oyster House, Newbury Street, Davis Square, Harvard, the North End, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, "Cheers" pub and much, much more. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterbo.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterbo.html?20130 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:09:00 CST As part of our AirTran Free Recession Buster Getaway Contest series, I'm travelling to sunny Orlando for a few days next week. Home of Disney World and the Convention Capital of the southern United States, I'm setting out to find the other side of Orlando; the hidden gems of cultural, culinary and visitor-worthy distinction. As part of our AirTran Airways Reader Blog Giveaway, I'm travelling to sunny Orlando for a few days next week. Home of Disney World and the Convention Capital of the southern United States, I'm setting out to find the other side of Orlando; the hidden gems of cultural, culinary and visitor-worthy distinction. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/airtranorlando.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/airtranorlando.html?20167 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:14:00 CST You could spend days exploring the various downtown districts, go star hunting in Hollywood or stay seaside and soak up the sun along the bounty of beaches. The tourist attractions are seemingly endless and, baring time, so are your possible itineraries. But no matter which route you chose, remember this piece of advice: In Los Angeles, a map is your best friend. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterla.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbusterla.html?20013 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:19:00 CST Granted, a weekend in a Door County isn't exactly a trip to Australia, but I couldn't have been more surprised to run into the four people I saw between Fish Creek and Sister Bay on Sunday and Monday. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/milwaukeeseparation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/milwaukeeseparation.html?20029 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:07:00 CST A stop at the historic Penguin Drive-In -- a staple in Manitowoc since the 1930s -- prompted the author to explore more of what the city has to offer, including a very cool maritime museum, a quaint downtown area filled with interesting shops and a pristine shoreline that is perfect for hiking, biking, jogging or daydreaming during a picnic. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripmanitowoc.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripmanitowoc.html?20018 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:18:00 CST After the big trip -- when you return home -- what are your feelings about Milwaukee? Are you left pining for certain aspects of other cities or do you feel more appreciative of what's here? Sound-off, Milwaukee! http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/soundoff082309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/soundoff082309.html?19979 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:06:00 CST Overall, I felt Boston and Milwaukee are very different cities, but I found a few things we have in common: weather patterns, endearing / annoying accents and use of the word "bubbler." http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonbubblerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonbubblerblog.html?19981 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:03:00 CST Of the six cities OnMilwaukee.com is showcasing for this series, Washington sports the biggest tourist infrastructure, and subsequently, the most diverse options for how to enjoy a long weekend. Read on, then enter to win a free trip to the nation's capital, plus a tiny netbook to take along with you. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/washingtondc.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/washingtondc.html?19922 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:13:00 CST We're approaching the deadline for the second of six OnMilwaukee.com "Recession Buster Getaways." In conjunction with AirTran Airways, we're offering free trips to six locations and San Diego is currently on tap. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/sandiegocontestblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/sandiegocontestblog.html?19884 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:43:00 CST I'm compiling my Boston itinerary and trying to load up as many experiences as I can during my short stay. So far, I have the Freedom Trail, a Harpoon Brewery Tour, the Gardener Museum and Harvard Square on the list. But where else should I go? http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bostonblog.html?19902 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:58:00 CST Located at the tip of Wisconsin's Door County peninsula, Washington Island is the largest of five islands accessible to tourists. The Island's relative proximity and shared landscape are virtually where the similarity to Door County start and end. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripwashisland.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripwashisland.html?19894 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:28:00 CST I'm about to get hitched and, subsequently, go on a honeymoon that takes us to Paris for a week and then London for a week. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/parislondon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/parislondon.html?19898 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:26:00 CST The Blue Man Group travels to Green Bay's Radisson Three Clans Ballroom on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for shows at 4 and 8 p.m. Recently, OnMilwaukee.com spoke to traveling performer Jeffrey Brown about his experiences in the shade of blue. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bluemaninterview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/bluemaninterview.html?19882 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:25:00 CST In the 18 years I've been using the Internet, a few memories stand out. Obviously, I remember the first time I sent an e-mail in 1991. I remember using instant messenger to connect with friends in new York on Sept. 11. And I remember the first time I used Wi-Fi. I'm sure I'll remember the first time I used in-flight Wi-Fi en route to Washington, DC. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/inflightwifi.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/inflightwifi.html?19869 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:45:00 CST Sometimes it's good to get on plane and head out of town. This summer and fall, OnMilwaukee.com is teaming up with AirTran Airways to offer six free "Recession Buster Getaways." Every two weeks, we'll preview a great destination, report on some of the bars, restaurants, shops and events that make them unique. For our second destination, Bobby Tanzilo visited San Diego for the first time. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbustersandiego.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbustersandiego.html?19736 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 08:23:00 CST If you need a staycation with the family, but have only a day or two to spare, a quick jaunt down I-94 to the Wisco / Illini border might be your golden ticket. Although summertime opens up more options, this trip is a winner regardless of the season. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripwisconsinborder.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripwisconsinborder.html?19811 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:06:00 CST If you've been in Westown recently, you'll likely have noticed that even in these economic times, the Aloft Hotel at 1230 N. Old World 3rd St., at Juneau Avenue, is making progress toward its planned December opening. Other projects, too, like the Park Lafayette condo construction, are also moving ahead. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/alofthotelprogress.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/alofthotelprogress.html?19807 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:45:00 CST When Rudy Giuliani started cracking down on jaywalking and Times Square started to reflect a newly-polished shine on the apple, people joked that New York City was becoming like Disney World. Big Apple fans will be pleased to know that's not entirely true. If you're looking for a good destination for a family vacation, there are few places offering the quantity and quality of sights as New York. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/newyorkcitywithkids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/newyorkcitywithkids.html?19690 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:14:00 CST No, it's not what you're thinking. But when I heard there was a cougar sighting on my property, I thought the exact same thing. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cougarsighting.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cougarsighting.html?19741 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:14:00 CST I actually thought that being deep in the North Woods would compromise my iPhone service and untangle me from its trappings. Silly me. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/upnorthblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/upnorthblog.html?19735 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:38:00 CST There is more to St. Louis than the famous Gateway Arch, Cardinals baseball and a certain brand of beer that features Clydesdale horses in its advertising. To kick off our "Free Recesion Buster Getaway" series, senior editor Drew Olson visited St. Louis to chronicle some of the attractions that make the city special. Read on, the write a blog for a chance to visit St. Louis for free! http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/stlouis.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/stlouis.html?19713 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:24:00 CST Writer J.K. Rowling's magical world is taken to a new place with the world premiere of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The exhibit runs through Sept. 27 and is the only Midwest stop on the U.S. tour http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/harrypotterexhibit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/harrypotterexhibit.html?19667 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:30:00 CST So, it's already mid-summer, and OnMilwaukee.com is wondering about your summer vacation destination. Did you choose the "staycation" or throw caution to the wind and plan a distant get-away? Sound-off, Milwaukee! http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/soundoff071909.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/soundoff071909.html?19665 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:12:00 CST Help me, dear readers. What should I make a priority during my whirlwind two-day trip to Los Angeles? http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/laideas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/laideas.html?19700 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:28:00 CST I'm spending the weekend in San Diego to write a story about what's on tap there for visitors, as part of our contest with AirTran giving away two tickets and a Netbook. Have you been there? What should I be sure not to miss? Sound off, readers! http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/sandiego.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/sandiego.html?19695 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:15:00 CST Discovery World hosts its annual gala on July 18 and the event is called, "Ensuring a Future of Discovery." Nothing better illustrates the spirit of that title that the lakefront museum's latest installation. "The City of Freshwater," which has been open for a few weeks now, "is our reflection of the world's new relationship with water," says Executive Director Paul Krajniak. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityoffreshwater.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityoffreshwater.html?19589 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:17:00 CST As we rode the number 7 train east toward the "Mets-Willets Point" stop on Sunday, my son asked, "Are you sad that Shea Stadium is gone?" "Yes," I said and my son followed with the classic little kid follow-up. "Why?" "Well," I told him, "because that's where I saw all the baseball games when I was a kid like you." http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/citifield.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/citifield.html?19677 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 CST Summer is a great time to take a vacation. We also know that money is tight, and while you'd love to take a brand new netbook, hop on a plane and get out of town, it's even harder than ever to make a trip for two happen. But we'd like to help. OnMilwaukee.com and AirTran Airways have teamed up to present six "Free Recession Buster Getaways" this summer and fall. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbustergetaway.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/recessionbustergetaway.html?19632 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:27:00 CST Last week, the Sears Tower Skydeck unveiled the new glass boxes that hang off the side of the building and allow visitors to step "over the ledge" for a breathtaking, horrifying view. I had to check this out. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/searstowerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/searstowerblog.html?19628 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:29:00 CST I've been back to New York loads of times since I left more than 25 years ago. But this is the first time that I'll be there with kids. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/newyorkcityblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/newyorkcityblog.html?19622 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:44:00 CST Because KeyLime Cove is relatively new -- it opened in February 2008 -- the designers were able to critique already-existing water parks and copy or improve on the them. Hence, the smart layout and attentiveness of staff members make navigation a breeze. Best of all, it's only 45 miles from Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/keylimecove.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/keylimecove.html?19528 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:37:00 CST Who needs expensive hotels and hours spent on airline layovers when you can save a few dollars and opt for a Milwaukee Staycation. Throughout the summer, keep an eye out for OnMilwaukee.com's ongoing Staycation articles with the low-down on the key tourism sights in Milwaukee. This installment features the Milwaukee Art Museum. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/staycationmam.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/staycationmam.html?19427 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:30:00 CST Imagine stepping into a world where people cooked the food they grew on wood stoves, made their own soap and sewed all of their clothes. Such an experience is available just 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee at Old World Wisconsin, the country's largest outdoor museum of rural life. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/oldworldwisco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/oldworldwisco.html?19428 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:58:00 CST Don't let the big buildings fool you, Chicago is a perfect day-out vacation. The key is to make your outing a surgical strike. Don't try to do too much in a single day and do some basic planning before you go. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripchicago.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripchicago.html?19340 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:16:00 CST Wisconsinites will find Iowa's landscape familiar and welcoming, especially the vast rolling farm fields and quaint rural towns along I-80 on the way into town. But the "American Heartland" isn't all cows and curds; the state has several metropolises, including Iowa City. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripiowacity.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/roadtripiowacity.html?19353 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:37:00 CST