Relocation Guide 2019-2020

22 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE Race attracts nearly 200 yachts per year for the Wisconsin-to- Michigan race. For more casual sailors, sailboats and windsurfing equipment can be rented at McKinley Park Marina just east of downtown Milwaukee. If a leisurely ride is more your speed, gather a group of friends for a Riverwalk Boat Tour along the Milwaukee River. Theaters The Milwaukee Theater District is home to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater , which operates three venues: the Quadracci Powerhouse, Stiemke Theater and the Stackner Cabaret; the Pabst Theater , a national historic landmark; the Riverside Theater , a popular music venue; and the Miller High Life Theater . The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts offers several venues for performing artists, including the 2,300-seat Uihlein Hall. Large shows are held at the outdoor American Family Insurance Amphitheater or BMO Harris Pavilion , which are located at Henry W. Maier Festival Park. The Broadway Theatre Center , located in Milwaukee’s trendy Third Ward, is the home of The Skylight Opera and the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. T H I N G S T O D O And then there is the food! From tapas to farm-to- table comfort food, if it’s trending in the culinary world, foodies will find an abundant selection in the Milwaukee area. The city and environs have become a destination not only for foodies, but also for inspired chefs seeking the best in locally sourced opportunities. We are home to several James Beard Award winners and nominees. From a virtual smorgasbord of global cuisine to fine continental dishes to iconic Friday fish fries, creamy frozen custard and signature cocktails, Milwaukee sports a full spectrum of dining possibilities in a wide variety of settings. Be sure to explore the many artisan specialty shops featuring everything from local cheeses and chocolates to coffee and tea. Events celebrating the area’s rich epicurean heritage, such as Downtown Dining Week (May 30 - June 6, 2019; milwaukeedowntown.com) or Zoo a la Carte (August 15 - 18, 2019 at the Milwaukee County Zoo; milwaukeezoo.org/events ) offer an adventure for your taste buds. Pick up a copy of Milwaukee Magazine , which lists restaurants by cuisine and location, check out the Brunch Guide at onmilwaukee.com , or visit ediblemilwaukee.ediblecommunities.com and MilwaukeeFood.com to discover why Milwaukee is a delight for food lovers! FORE! Wisconsin has become a golfing destination sensation thanks to superbly designed courses. According to Golf Digest , seven of the nation’s top 100 golf courses are located in the state, including three in the Milwaukee area: Washington County’s Erin Hills , which hosted the 2017 U.S. Open; the Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills; and the Blue Mound Golf & Country Club in Wauwatosa. Whistling Straits in nearby Kohler, has hosted the PGA Championships three times and will host the 2020 Ryder Cup. But you don’t have to be a pro to play golf. There are dozens of affordable public courses in the area as well. For more information, visit: golfwisconsin.com . Fun for Foodies