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- Wisconsin winter getaways cure shoveling blues
- When slushy roads make the rush hour even more slow and painful than usual and the forecast calls for 100 percent chance of early morning shoveling, the long Wisconsin winter can seem like a drag.
- Surfing (the Web) in search of a great winter escape
- This recent run of mild weather is a cruel tease. Before you can say "shovel," we'll be in the throes of another blast of Arctic air and piles of wet, heavy snow. Now is the time to plan a getaway -- or at least think about planning one. We surfed several popular travel sites in search of airline/hotel packages that can have you thinking warm thoughts this winter.
- A smoking oasis pops up in Pfister parking structure
- On Sunday, I noticed something new -- a "smoking oasis" in the Pfister's parking garage. Intrigued, I checked it out and went to hotel staff with some questions.
- A "rock and jock" fantasy weekend in Boston
- MLB.com analyst Peter Gammons has three passions in life: baseball, music and the city of Boston. Last weekend marked the 10th year that Gammons merged those interests for Hot Stove Cool Music, a benefit concert he founded with current Milwaukeean Jeff Horrigan.
- Milwaukeeans create a Paris city guide app
- Despite having once been in a band with Kiki Anderson, I always dropped the ball when she lived in Paris and I visited. I never thought to get her number before leaving home and I always suspected, once there, that I had now missed out not only on seeing a old Milwaukee friend, but also a fine Paris tour guide. Now, I know it's true.
- Six reasons to get out of town and see the state
- Milwaukee is a great town for tourists and residents alike, with plenty of museums, landmarks and places of beauty to keep anyone interested and occupied. But what about those of us who want a quick getaway? We've gathered up some good ideas for sightseeing around the state.
- Shorewood writer pens Wisconsin guide book
- Mollie Boutell-Butler describes her love for Wisconsin as "stronger than normal," so when she saw a post on Craigslist looking for someone to write a guide book for the Badger State, she inquired, applied and got the job. Published by Countryman Press, "Wisconsin: An Explorer's Guide," was released a couple of weeks ago.
- Some great Wisconsin books arrived in 2009
- With the year almost out -- and with me digging deep into Jerry Apps' "Old Farm" -- it seemed like a good idea to reflect on some of the best books about Wisconsin published in 2009 (in no particular order).
- Las Vegas shines neon lights on economic recovery
- Vegas is back, baby -- tan, rested and ready to lead America into recovery. What happens in Vegas might stay in Vegas (unless you are Tiger Woods), but you know it's a good sign when tourists are spending money again, bringing leisure back into their lives. The rest of the economy can't be far behind.
- Rediscovering The Shops of Grand Avenue
- Like its counterparts in other Downtown areas, Milwaukee's last remaining shopping mall has seen better days. Although the shopping experience seems a bit sleepy and sedate, there is reason to think about a rebirth.
- A "Milwaukee love fest" from the airlines
- Today, the Airline Biz blog on dallasnews.com notices the increased focus on flights in and out of our fine city.
- Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3
- The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
- Vibrant Mexico City bustles with life, strains under controlled chaos
- Getting invited to a destination wedding is a bit of a mixed blessing. This month, OnMilwaukee.com Publisher Andy Tarnoff traveled to Mexico City for the nuptials of a college friend. While he never expected to take a vacation there, he's glad he went. Here's a recap.
- A bit off the beaten path in the UK
- Earlier this month, I penned a blog that skimmed the surface of my recent European travels. In that blog I explained that my new husband and I were in the process of planning a Parisian honeymoon when my husband, who is a drummer, was asked to accompany Iowa-based singer-songwriter William Elliott Whitmore on a three-week tour that would take them all over the UK as well as mainland Europe.
- Back in Milwaukee: so quiet, clean and orderly
- I just got home from a long weekend in Mexico City, an unusual but thrilling place for a friend's destination wedding. For now I'll just say this: for all of its shortcomings, Milwaukee (and America, in general) is a quiet, clean and orderly place to live.
- Lesy takes you on a "Wisconsin Death Trip"
- Wisconsin can be pretty creepy, if you're looking in the right places. When you venture out of the city, it gets even better.
- Step back and slow down at Ten Chimneys
- 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.
- Historical Society show traces City Hall restoration
- 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.
- Happy to be of assistance, Mitchell International
- Milwaukee County annouced today that September was the busiest month ever at Mitchell International Airport. I'm glad I could help.
- Wisconsin native grows green in Brooklyn
- 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.
- The lake was angry that day, my friend
- Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean.
- Making quick Milwaukee recommendations
- 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.
- Life out of a suitcase: the sports reporter's world
- 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.
- Last chance to blog and win a trip to Orlando
- 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.
- WTF is now TFW
- There's no way that our state's tourism federation could have seen this coming way back in 1979. But, WTF is now TFW.
- Free Recession Buster Getaway: Orlando
- 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.
- Fall travel has advantages
- 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.
- Last chance to write a blog and win a free trip to Boston
- 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.
- Brewery tours across the state
- 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.
- Did you know there's a Wisconsin guy biking the world?
- 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.
- Free Recession Buster Getaway: Boston
- 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.
- What should I do in Orlando?
- 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.
- Free Recession Buster Getaway: Los Angeles
- 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.
- Two degrees (or fewer) of Milwaukee separation
- 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.
- Road trip: An unexpected detour in Manitowoc
- 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.
- Sound-off: After travel, how do you feel about Milwaukee?
- 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!
- Bostonians say "bubbler," too
- 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."
- Free Recession Buster Getaway: Washington, D.C.
- 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.
- Last chance to blog your way to San Diego -- for free
- 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.
- Whirlwind trip to Boston: What should I do?
- 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?
- Road trip: Washington Island
- 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.
- Pinching pennies in Paris and London
- 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.
- Blue Man talks makeup, music and about the show
- 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.
- Friday morning muses: airborne edition
- 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.
- Free Recession Buster Getaway: San Diego
- 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.
- Road Trip: Wisconsin / Illinois border
- 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.
- The Aloft is moving ahead; a good sign for Milwaukee
- 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.
- Take a child-size bite into the Big Apple
- 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.
- Cougars on the loose?!
- 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.
- Attempting to unplug Up North
- I actually thought that being deep in the North Woods would compromise my iPhone service and untangle me from its trappings. Silly me.
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