Dive into summer with a weekend chock-full of family-friendly, outdoor activities that are sure to be unforgettable. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Wisconsin this year.
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Summerfest 2021
After being forced to postpone due to the pandemic, Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, is back this September in Milwaukee and ready to give concert-goers the experience they’ve been craving since pre-quarantine life.
5 Small-Group Outings for Summer
After months of isolation spent mostly indoors, warmer weather is an ideal excuse to start making summer plans with friends. Use this list of excursions in south-central Wisconsin to roundup your squad, then kick any lingering feelings of social deprivation to the curb.
Restaurant of the Week: Bacchus
Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant is located within the Cudahy Tower in Downtown Milwaukee, offering modern cooking in a newly-renovated, vibrant setting, with a menu emphasizing seasonal ingredients and a wine list that is consistently praised as one of the most extensive in the city.
10 Wisconsin Waterfalls
From a venture to the state’s tallest roaring waterfall to a stroll into softer, more quaint cascades, read on for 10 of the top waterfalls in all of Wisconsin.
Madison’s Gemini Lash & Brow
Enhancing one’s eyes is all the rage. From semi-permanent lashes to tattoo brows, it’s hard to differentiate between what’s a fad versus a solid investment. When in doubt, consulting with a beauty professional is always a smart call. And Bri Storey has become one of the most popular pros in Madison since opening Gemini Lash and Brow in March 2020.
Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Wisconsin
Between decadent dine-in and to-go dinner options, spring-centric events, and thoughtful goodies from local shops and boutiques, there are plenty of ways to shower your mother with love this Mother’s Day. Here’s where to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wisconsin, in particular.
Fab Moms: Wisconsin
With Mother’s Day just around the corner on May 9, it’s time to celebrate the leading ladies in our lives. Meet five Wisconsin moms and their children, and find out their favorite ways to spend family time, mothers who they look up to and ever-important advice for new mamas.
Restaurant of the Week: Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is nestled into the “City of Homes,” a once-historic brewery on State Street in Wauwatosa. As its name suggests, the restaurant opened in 1993, serving authentic Italian fare, from handmade pasta to divine dolci.
Picture-Perfect Gifts for Mother’s Day
What woman doesn’t love a good photo op? Spoil the mama you adore this Mother’s Day with splendid “camera-ready,” Wisconsin-based gifts she will treasure long after the annual celebration in her honor has concluded.