There is plenty to see in Milwaukee such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Historic Third Ward and Lake Park. We uncovered a quirky, fun side to the city.
The Fonz
A statue of Arthur, aka “The Fonz,” Fonzarelli from the TV show Happy Days, which was set in Milwaukee. Today he stands along the Milwaukee River, giving his famous thumbs-up (“Ayyy!”). Head to the Milwaukee River walk, just south of Wells Street, say hello to The Fonz.
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Jelly Belly Tour
A flying Mr. Jelly Belly. Giant Jelly Belly beans. And an Elvis made entirely of jelly beans. This is the Mecca of all of us Sweet Tooth’s… It takes 7 to 21 days to make one bean! But, after the tour, you get handed a bag of free Jelly Beans. It also includes plenty of tasting opportunities and a store to further your sugar high.
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American Science & Surplus
Only word that comes to mind for this store is random. Items include NATO gas masks, squirrel cage blowers, tuning forks and polyethylene gowns. A trip here will be entertaining, if nothing else, with plenty of quirky finds to tumble upon.
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Pabst Mansion
Capt. Frederick Pabst (Blue Ribbon Beer) mansion. Construction finished in 1892. The Pabst Mansion is beautiful and representative of the beer baron’s life and times in Milwaukee.
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