Tag: Spirit Of Summer

Some interesting facts about Talossa, a micronation that started in Milwaukee

July 28, 2025

Among its numerous monikers, Milwaukee is known as "the city of neighborhoods" on account of the dozens upon dozens of different enclaves that each add to the city's overall character and charm. You might not b...

The wonderful, quirky world of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Matt Wild

July 25, 2025

Where do you want to go? If you're flying out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), that question has plenty of possible answers. MKE boasts more than 30 nonstop routes to cities like Charlotte,...

Touring the Yerkes Observatory, a shrine of architecture and astronomy in Williams Bay

DJ Hostettler

July 24, 2025

It's understandable if most readers of Milwaukee Record haven't heard of the Yerkes Observatory (373 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, Wisconsin). Hell, your humble narrator—a lifelong astronomy enthusiast who haule...

I got (kind of) high in Indiana

Tyler Maas

July 24, 2025

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks! Summit. Noun. "The highest point of a hill or mount...

Biking 91 miles to 3 Chip’s Hamburgers: A Chip-errific day on two wheels

Mitch DeSantis

July 23, 2025

Nothing says summer like a good hamburger. Continuing my coverage of rural Wisconsin (and in honor of Milwaukee Record's semi-official summer celebration week), I wanted to spotlight a central Wisconsin classic...

Marcus Ridge Cinema’s Sneak Peek Theatre: The Milwaukee Record Review

Tyler Maas

July 22, 2025

Cinema is in an interesting (if not concerning) place right now. The ubiquity of streaming has devalued and tarnished the moviegoing experience. Coupling that with perpetual economic uncertainty and changing co...

Mandatory Midwest: Picking peas from a field and taking them home and eating them

Matt Wild

July 22, 2025

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Midwest things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Midwest is all about the latter. This week: PEAS! My sister-in-law tells the story of the first road trip she too...

Savor what’s left of the season with our “Dog Days Of Summer” playlist

Tyler Maas

August 12, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Even though there are still things to do, fest...

Please enjoy some vintage videos from Milwaukee’s big summer festivals

Matt Wild

August 12, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Calling Milwaukee the "City of Festivals" may ...

A semi-useful guide to playing horseshoes in and around Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. When is the last time you played horseshoes? B...

Please enjoy some old Travel Wisconsin tourism commercials

Matt Wild

August 10, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Let's be honest: Wisconsin is a beautiful stat...

Pirate’s Cove in Wisconsin Dells isn’t just mini-golf, it’s an adventure

Matt Wild

August 8, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. When it comes to tourist towns, Wisconsin Dell...

46 things to do in Milwaukee during the 46 remaining days of summer

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 8, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. As we slowly crawl into the dog days of summer...

Get away (before you get away) at Mitchell Airport’s MKE Meditation Room

Tyler Maas

August 7, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. The airport can be a stressful place. It's whe...

Be charmed, dammit: A philosophical guide to exploring the Oak Leaf Trail

Annie Raab

August 6, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Driving makes me disenchanted. Listen: I need ...

Tom’s Burned Down Cafe is an island bar unlike any other

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Way up in Ashland County, pretty much at the t...

Start your day in the Dells with Mr. Pancake

Matt Wild

August 5, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life August 5-12 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Wisconsin Dells is a state of mind. Spend t...

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