EAT
The Yard
Location: Milwaukee
An outdoor dining spot featuring relaxed lounge seating and upscale locally sourced bar-fare. Try the cheese curds because you are in Wisconsin after all.
Spokin tip: Limited nuts on the menu and gluten-free options available.
Details: theironhorsehotel.com/food-beverage/the-yard/
Karl Ratzsch
Location: Milwaukee
Opened in 1904 Karl Ratzsch’s strong connection to local German heritage, friendly atmosphere, and convenient location has made this restaurant a beloved destination for the past 100 years.
Details: karlratzsch.com
Solly’s Grille
Location: Milwaukee
Milwaukee is home of the butter burger. Solly’s is an institution, cranking them out since 1936.
Spokin tip: Solly’s is nut-free, including their milkshakes.
Details: sollysgrille.com
Kopp’s Frozen Custard
Location: Milwaukee
A landmark known for their frozen custard and jumbo burgers, Kopp’s is well worth the ten-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee.
Spokin tip: They offer “flavor of the day” and menu items with nuts, but standard, daily flavors feature nut-free options. Also, their french fries are not fried in peanut oil.
Details: kopps.com
Harbor House
Location: Milwaukee
An upscale restaurant serving seafood, steak, and a raw bar, Harbor House takes food allergies very seriously. Their outdoor patio offers a fantastic view of Lake Michigan and the city skyline.
Details: harborhousemke.com
Cafe Benelux
Location: Milwaukee
The menu is large, and they offer a separate gluten-free menu, but their brunch is the showstopper.
Details: cafebenelux.com
PLAY
Milwaukee Brewers – Miller Park
Location: Milwaukee
Baseball and peanuts, a classic combination… Thankfully, the Milwaukee Brewers are hosting peanut-controlled area games at Miller Park in 2016. There are a limited number of seats available for each game, so secure your tickets today. Their next peanut-controlled area game is Monday, August 8th.
Details: m.mlb.com/brewers/tickets/info/peanut-controlled
Discovery World
Location: Milwaukee
This 120,000-square foot facility is jam-packed with interactive science and technology exhibits, an aquarium, movies, learning labs, live theater shows, and more!
Details: discoveryworld.org
Milwaukee Zoo and Sky Trail
Location: Milwaukee
Milwaukee Zoo is considered one of the finest. Make sure to visit the Sky Trail, which features ropes courses that stand 45-feet tall with three levels of horizontally strung obstacles such as zig-zag beams, cargo nets, rope ladders, and more.
Details: milwaukeezoo.org
Jelly Belly Factory
Location: Milwaukee
Sweet treats that are peanut, dairy and gluten-free await you at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center. Visitors can take a tour and taste the sweet treats located just 30 minutes south of Milwaukee.
Details: jellybelly.com/wisconsin-warehouse
STAY
The Iron Horse Hotel
Location: Milwaukee
The Iron Horse Hotel is the transformation of a 100-year-old warehouse featuring luxury loft-style guest rooms and family friendly layouts. The outdoor dining patio is a true highlight.
Details: theironhorsehotel.com
Hotel Metro
Location: Milwaukee
This boutique, Art Deco inspired hotel is located close to the lakefront and offers spacious suites.
Details: hotelmetro.com
The Pfister
Location: Milwaukee
Built in 1893, the Pfister Hotel is a Milwaukee icon — a luxury hotel with beautiful architecture and within walking distance of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Summerfest Grounds, theater, and shopping.
Details: thepfisterhotel.com
