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• HALF PRICE KID STUFF read more ›
  (2675 S Kinnickinnic Ave. Tel. 414-212-5439)
  halfpricekidstuff.com
  A new children’s resale shop in Bayview, this place features gently used cribs and clothes, plus low-cost surplus stuff from stores like Carter’s, Old Navy and Gap.
• SAVON NOUVEAU read more ›
  (W62N595 Washington Ave, Cedarburg. Tel. 262-377-4140)
  If you’re addicted to sweet-smelling home goods, then this soap boutique will be your kind of place. It stocks everything from essential oils and bath gels to handcrafted bars.
• ATOMIC CHOCOLATES read more ›
  (605 S First St. Tel. 414-224-6300)
  Tucked inside the Times Square Pizzeria & Bistro (which itself is inside a Mobil Station plaza), this chocolate shop offers handroasted and -crafted confections by chocolate chef Sean Henninger—who also bakes the pizzas.
• VIEUX ET NOUVEAU BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (1217 E Brady St. Tel. 414-287-9049)
  www.boutiquemilwaukee.com
  Owner Heidi Calaway stocks some of the hippest accessories, as well as jeans and dresses for women (both with and without curves). She also offers personal shopping services.

• BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM read more ›
  (929 E Wisconsin Ave. Tel. 414-390-5437)
  bbcmkids.org
  This hands-on museum for little ones from birth to age 10 by offers interactive exhibits, a pretend television studio and regular playgroups, art studios and puppet workshops.
• MITCHELL PARK HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATORY read more ›
  (524 S Layton Blvd. Tel. 414-649-9830)
  milwaukeedomes.org
  Also known as “The Domes,” this trio of beehive-shaped hothouses encloses an acre of plants. Visit to explore a rainforest, a desert and a regularly changing flower show, which will feature spring blooms in the Jung at Heart exhibit beginning March 27.
• SEVEN BRIDGES TRAIL read more ›
  (Grant Park Dr, S Milwaukee. Tel. 414-257-7275)
  county.milwaukee.gov
  The entrance sign to this trail near Lake Michigan says, “Enter this wild wood and view the haunts of nature.” Foot bridges, a covered bridge and lannon-stone staircases are just some of the features to scramble over.
• A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD AND A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE read more ›
  (158 N Broadway. Tel. 414-291-7800)
  skylightopera.com
  The first act of this double feature is devoted to 1930s cinema—and includes a musical homage to film clichés—while the second act is a musical farce loosely based on Chekhov’s The Bear. March 12 through April 4.
• OZAUKEE COUNTY ART SHOW read more ›
  (W62-N546 Washington Ave, Cedarburg. Tel. 262-375-3676)
  cedarburgculturalcenter.org
  This annual juried art show features mixed media art entirely from Ozaukee County artists. April 6 through May 8.

• MAI THAI read more ›
  (1230 E Brady St. Tel. 414-810-3386)
  maithaimilwaukee.com
  The perfectly peanut-y pad Thai at this serene restaurant may be the best in town. Daily lunch specials—which include an appetizer, soup and entrée for $8.95—are a bargain. $
• ETHIOPIAN COTTAGE RESTAURANT read more ›
  (124 N Farwell Ave. Tel. 414-224-5226)
  ethiopiancottage.com
  Milwaukee’s first all-Ethiopian restaurant just celebrated its third anniversary, and its great reputation continues to grow. Try the doro wat (spicy chicken stew) and the milder alicha wat (chopped beef stew) with Ethiopian coffee served in a traditional clay pot. $$
• GINGER read more ›
  (235 S Second St. Tel. 414-220-9420)
  gingermilwaukee.com
  The menu at this tapas joint features loads of international offerings, including fried goat cheese with herbed honey drizzle and crostini, spinach and blue cheese ravioli, and seared scallops with olive tapenade. $$$
• RISTORANTE BARTOLOTTA read more ›
  (7616 W State St, Wauwatosa. Tel. 414-771-7910)
  bartolottaristorante.com
  This elegant restaurant is run by Chef Juan Urbieta, who recently cooked his first meal at the James Beard House. Try the duck ragu and parpadelle. $$$$
• BUTCH’S OLD CASINO STEAK HOUSE read more ›
  (555 N James Lovell St. Tel. 414-271-8111)
  butchssteakhouse.com
  When you sit down at your table, the servers will ask you if you’ve been here before. If you haven’t, they’ll tell you “Well, it’s about time.” Don’t be offended: This steakhouse is a Milwaukee institution. $$$$

• BAY VIEW BREW HAUS read more ›
  (2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave. Tel. 414-481-8060)
  bayviewbrewhaus.com
  In addition to delicious beer, this new craft brewery features live music and swing-dancing nights with lessons from Cream City Swing at 8pm and open dancing for $5.
• KAFEVINO read more ›
  (330 E Menomonee St. Tel. 414-224-4900)
  kafevino.net
  This combination wine bar and coffeeshop serves breakfast all morning, but is open for partying at night. It boasts 40 wines by the glass, plus selections by taste (one ounce) or flight (three ounces).
• HORNY GOAT HIDEAWAY read more ›
  (2011 S First St. Tel. 414-482-4628)
  hornygoatbrewing.com
  Goofy and a little irreverent, this bar specializes in Horny Goat microbrews. There are also a few pool tables and dart boards, plus a great upstairs balcony with a river view.
• JOHN HAWKS PUB read more ›
  (100 E Wisconsin Ave. Tel. 414-272-3199)
  johnhawkspub.com
  Hanging out with some anglophiles? Then this British pub is the place to be. Warm up at the fireplace and pair an imported ale with some lip-smacking pub grub.

• PRIME OUTLETS PLEASANT PRAIRIE read more ›
  (11211 120th Ave, Pleasant Prairie. Tel. 262-857-2101)
  primeoutlets.com
  Those with big shopping dreams (but normal-sized budgets) will find something to take home from the 98 stores here, like sophisticated Hugo Boss shirts and chic Coach purses, all at prices up to 65% below retail.

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Fun Fact!
In 1909, Marquette University became the first co-ed Catholic undergraduate college in the world.