By Shaina Amienyi
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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With attractions such as Discovery World, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Harley Davidson Museum, along with the city’s concerts, festivals, restaurants, and scenery, Milwaukee is a great destination for a fun getaway.

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) welcomes visitors to Milwaukee. EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your flight to this lake front city. Click on the following link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to reserve your flight. For help choosing a place to get a good night’s sleep in Milwaukee, click on the following link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to the hotel portion of EscapeWizard.com to view our top recommendations. EscapeWizard.com recommends the Holiday Inn as one of the best and affordable hotels in Milwaukee.

A great time to visit Milwaukee is during the summer, when you can enjoy the city’s summer festivals and events. Every Thursday evening, listen to local and national jazz artists perform in Cathedral State Park, and every Wednesday evening, enjoy diverse artists at Pere Marquette Park. In June, you can enjoy free food, fun, fireworks, and music at Riversplash. Around the end of June or early July is the much anticipated Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival. For 11 straight days, Henry W. Maier Festival Park is the place to be. EscapeWizard.com urges you to check out this huge festival that showcases hundreds of performances by the music industry’s hottest artists and up-and-coming talent.

The best area to experience Milwaukee’s nightlife is downtown, where you can experience the excitement of gaming at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. For a taste of local brew and spirits, EscapeWizard.com recommends the Lakefront Brewery and Great Lakes Distillery, Wisconsin’s first distillery since Prohibition. Visit Old Third Street where you can find a saloon with the largest bar in Wisconsin.

Filled with world-class museums, a flourishing performing arts scene, specialty shops, and a variety of professional sports action, there is always something to do downtown. For example, you can take a boat tour or kayak down the Milwaukee River. A good place to visit is the Historic Third Ward, home to Milwaukee’s Riverwalk. Known as Milwaukee’s Art and Fashion District, the Third Ward presents a range of restaurants, spas, shops, galleries, and theaters, all in a warehouse setting.

One downtown attraction that EscapeWizard.com guarantees the family will enjoy is Discovery World. Located on Lake Michigan, this facility provides fun for all ages and includes the Reman Aquarium, featuring aquatic life from the Caribbean, Great Lakes, and North Atlantic, and the Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Wisconsin’s only urban state park.

When you’re ready to take a break from sightseeing and go shopping, EscapeWizard.com suggests that you visit Milwaukee’s most famous neighborhood: Brady Street. The Brady Street Improvement District provides an eclectic blend of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. It links downtown, the lakefront, and the Milwaukee River. An area that we at EscapeWizard.com believe you cannot miss is Old Third World Street. There you can find the Milwaukee County Historical Center, the Spice House, and the famous landmarks Usinger’s Sausage and Mader’s Restaurant. If looking for a shopping center, visit the Shops of Grand Avenue, with its turn-of-the-century architecture, glass skywalks, and over 80 national shops, specialty stores, and restaurants.

Set on the shores of Lake Michigan and encompassing the Milwaukee River, Milwaukee is an ideal destination for travelers interested in Midwest charm and an abundance of activities. From beaches, to water sports, to museums, to concerts, Milwaukee offers something for every traveler. To book your vacation to Milwaukee, simply click on the above link to EscapeWizard.com.
Hotels in Milwaukee
By Jessica Beck
Holiday Inn Express
1400 West Zellman Court, Milwaukee, WI
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Located close by to the General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and with local attractions and businesses nearby, this hotel is a perfect retreat for both the tourist and businessman. With over 100 rooms and suites to choose from, Holiday Inn will be sure to find a guest room fit to your individual needs. The concierge staff is waiting and ready to answer all your questions and direct you to all the hot spots in the area.

As a guest of Holiday Inn, you will enjoy free high-speed internet access as well as a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet. On the run? No problem. Holiday Inn allows you to get your free breakfast to-go as well. Burn off the stresses of your day in the on-site fitness center. Lay back and relax in the whirlpool or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. Ready for some wet and wild fun? You’re in luck! There is an indoor water park which includes a towering 40-foot waterslide as well as a wading pool area. Need to get some work done? Head to the on-site Business Center complete with copying and printing services. There is also a 24-hour FedEx Kinkos located close by for any alternative business services you may need. Each night enjoy socializing with other guests during the complimentary Cocktail Hour.

Feel at ease in your comfortable and affordable guest room. Kick back and turn on your flat-screen television. Brew your morning beverage using your in-room coffee/tea maker while reading your complimentary daily morning newspaper. For your convenience, each guest room also contains a microwave and mini refrigerator stocked with free drinks. Spread out and get down to business at your spacious work desk. Draw a soothing bath to unwind in. Sleep soundly under your plush comforter in your relaxing bed. Upgrade to a suite and enjoy your in-room whirlpool, your kitchenette stocked with plates, glassware, cookware, serving platters, silverware, and your separate living room which comes with a comfy sleeper sofa. Book one of the KidSuites® and enjoy a little privacy and time away from the kids.

Have an unforgettable and comfortable stay in this Milwaukee hotel. Book your room or suite today with EscapeWizard.com (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Hotels in Milwaukee
By Shaina Amienyi
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
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If you are in town for a business event, you will appreciate the hotel being adjacent to the Midwest Airlines Convention Center. Several points of interest, including Discovery World, Summerfest Grounds, Potawatomi Bingo & Casino, and the Bradley Center are less than two miles from the hotel.

Checking in and out can easily be done without the hassle of waiting in line. You can check in and out using Hyatt’s Web Check-in and Web Checkout features or review your account using the video in your room and checkout using video checkout. Check-in is at 3pm and checkout at noon, but guests using Web Check-in can check-in as early as 1pm.

The Hyatt’s 483 rooms include standard rooms, hypo-allergenic rooms, business plan rooms, and three levels of suites. Hyatt rooms are entertaining and comfortable places to be. You can listen to music via the iHome stereo with iPod docking station. Or you can watch the 32-inch flat screen TV with satellite channels and video on demand. Rooms feature individually controlled heating and air and bathrooms with the full range of toiletries, including Aquafresh® Extreme Clean® Toothpaste Amenities.

The StayFit gym provides guests with the opportunity to stay active and exercise anytime during the day or night. The complimentary 24-hour facility features top-of-the-line cardio and weight equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights, resistance bands, and more. There are also weight stations and exercise mats, but a fitness concierge is available if guests need anything else.

Taking care of business matters is easy in the 24-hour business center with Wi-Fi, also available in all public areas. With 20,000 square feet of meeting rooms, the Hyatt can more than accommodate large business events. The Hyatt offers AV equipment and experienced meeting planners to help meetings run efficiently. Events on and off the premise can be catered by Hyatt Regency Caterers.

Short driving or walking distance to exciting, fun attractions. Plush rooms equipped with world-class amenities. Easy access to dining and recreation facilities. These things await you at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Do not hesitate to book your stay at this luxury hotel. To do so, simply click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to EscapeWizard.com.