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• NEXT DOOR read more ›
  (18915 W Capitol Dr, Brookfi eld. Tel. 262-781-0737)
  shopatnextdoor.com
  This hip women’s boutique offers a great selection of jeans—7 for All Mankind, James Jeans and Red Engine are some of the featured labels—as well as fancy bags, stylish scarves and perfectly cozy sweaters.
• HARLEYS read more ›
  (3565 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Tel. 414-332-3404)
  harleys4men.com
  This men’s store dresses the most fashionable Milwaukeeans in clothes from designers like Jhane Barnes, Equilibrio and Trussini. Fashionplates with deep pockets can also opt for in-store tailoring.
• TADPOLES read more ›
  (708 Genessee St, Delafield. Tel. 262-646-5556)
  tadpolekids.com
  Not your ordinary kid’s shop, Tadpoles offers cute outfits for boys, party dresses for girls and fun wooden toys for everyone, plus a stylist for kids in need of a haircut.
• THE SPICE HOUSE read more ›
  (1031 N Old World Third St. Tel. 888-488-0977)
  thespicehouse.com
  You won’t be able to walk past this store without going inside. Customers are drawn in by the enticing aromas of hundreds of spices and spice blends, including Tahitian vanilla and Spanish smoked paprika.

• CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS read more ›
  (At Brown Deer and Whitnall parks. Tel. 414-257-7275)
  county.milwaukee.gov
  Though the Milwaukee area doesn’t offer many downhill skiing trails, there are plenty of cross-country routes; The Milwaukee County Parks system grooms free trails in these two local parks. For rentals, visit Laacke & Joys in downtown Milwaukee.
• STIEMKE THEATER read more ›
  (108 E Wells St. Tel. 414-224-9490)
  milwaukeerep.com
  When people think of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, they often think of the Quadracci Powerhouse main stage, but the more intimate Stiemke, a 218-seat black box theater, features the same stellar actors. See them in the whimsical romantic comedy Almost, Maine (Jan. 13 through Feb. 7).
• MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS read more ›
  (At the Bradley Center. Tel. 414-227-0550)
  milwaukeeadmirals.com
  Now is the perfect time to head to the Bradley Center to catch the Milwaukee Admirals play hockey. At $16 to $21 a ticket, it’s an affordable way to start off an action-packed night out.
• GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY read more ›
  (Third Ward and Downtown. Tel. 414-273-1173)
  historicthirdward.org
  When it’s cold, some of the fair-weather fans of this quarterly art fest stay home, making the event less packed than usual. The shows are top notch, and the wine and munchies will still be there if you arrive late. Jan. 15-16.
• WAUKESHA JANBOREE read more ›
  (Multiple locations, Waukesha. Tel. 262-524-3737)
  janboree.org
  Ice sculptors and fans of winter descend on downtown Waukesha to celebrate all things cold at this annual festival. It features children’s games, ice-skating and snowsculpting classes. Jan. 22-24.

• BRICK 3 PIZZA read more ›
  (1107 Old World Third St. Tel. 414-224-6040)
  brick3pizza.com
  This eatery serves authentic New York-style pizza. If you’re with a big group, order the 34-inch pie, which, according to the menu, is Milwaukee’s largest pizza. $
• STACK’D read more ›
  (701 S First St. Tel. 414-273-7800)
  stackedbar.com
  Though it’s billed as a bar, this is more of a restaurant that’s open late. The build-your-own burgers are big and delicious and can be made gluten-free and vegan. For something lighter, try the seven-layer salad. $$
• RIVIERA MAYA RESTAURANT read more ›
  (2258 S Kinnickinnic Ave. Tel. 414-294-4848)
  riviera-maya-milwaukee.com
  This Mexican joint serves up delicious standards (burritos, guacamole), but its moles are where it really shines. There are six versions to try on top of your enchiladas. $$$
• TWISTED FORK read more ›
  (2238 N Farwell Ave. Tel. 414-223-0101)
  ww.twisted-fork.com
  This East Side restaurant offers American favorites with—as the name implies—a contemporary twist, such as pork chops with blueberry barbecue sauce. $$$
• SMYTH read more ›
  (500 W Florida St. Tel. 414-831-4615)
  theironhorsehotel.com
  Like the hotel, this fine-dining restaurant is motorcycle rider-friendly, which means you can enjoy your brandy-laced foie gras and filet in jeans and a T-shirt—or chaps, if you brought them. $$$$

• MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE read more ›
  (233 N Water St. Tel. 414-226-2336)
  www.ale-house.com
  Great beer, hearty eats and lots of fun can be found at this Third Ward microbrewery. It not only features live music most weekends, but also offers swing-dancing lessons every Tuesday and karaoke every Thursday.
• THE TONIC TAVERN read more ›
  (2335 S Kinnickinnic Ave. Tel. 414-445-3205)
  tonictavern.com
  This hip little bar easily fits in on trendy Kinnickinnic Avenue. A converted carriage house, it offers the perfect ambience for drinking a specialty martini. On Sundays at 8pm, local and national singer/songwriters put on free shows.
• CENTANNI read more ›
  (218 N Water St. Tel. 414-221-6565)
  myspace.com/centannipianobar
  Warm up at this riotous piano bar. Live music is featured every night from 9pm to 1am, while the skilled bartenders create more than two dozen specialty drinks.
• HIFI CAFÉ read more ›
  (2640 S Kinnickinnic Ave. Tel. 414-486-0504)
  hificafe.com
  Although it’s more of a coffeehouse than a bar, Hi-fi serves wine and beer, features local art, has a great jukebox and stays open late.

• CEDARBURG, WI read more ›
  (21 miles north of Milwaukee. Tel. 262-377-5856)
  www.cedarburg.org
  A preserved Main Street (Washington Ave) in this quaint town is flanked by brick buildings, art galleries and bed-and-breakfasts. The General Store Museum is a must-see.

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Fun Fact!
In 2003, reddish-brown mud rained down over most of the Greater Milwaukee area. It turned out to be dust carried in from New Mexico.