MILWAUKEE - June 10, 2013 - From race cars to painting bars, a new boutique hotel in a former brewery and more, Milwaukee's latest and greatest bring the city to the top of your "to visit" list. 

BIG EVENTS
Andretti Sports Marketing brings the stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series back to the Milwaukee Mile, the longest continually operating speedway in the nation, at Milwaukee IndyFest. Race fans will love getting up close with drivers as they work on their cars pre-race, families will enjoy the free Ferris wheel and game area and the beer garden with local bands will rock the grounds under the checkered flag is waved. June 14-15, 2013

The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration rolls into Milwaukee Labor Day Weekend! Activities include the World's Largest Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum, custom bike shows, organized rides, street parties around the city and concerts by dozens of artists including Kid Rock, Lupe Fiasco, ZZ Top and many more. Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2013

UNEXPECTED PLACES TO ENJOY A BREW IN BREWCITY
PUB CRAWL BY PEDAL
For a new way to enjoy a brew check out the Pedal Tavern, Milwaukee's 16-person bicycle-powered pub crawl on wheels! Create your own stops or have a Pedal Tavern guide assist you in selecting watering holes and restaurants in the Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point neighborhoods. 

MAKE A SPLASH!
Splash Studio is a painting bar. Come on in, grab a beer or wine, and sit down in front of a canvas -- simple as that. At its core, Splash offers a three-hour experience with a local artist who guides you in creating an original painting. You can follow along or you can change up colors and techniques to make it your own. Staff is on hand to get you another drink or morepaint whenever you need it.  At the end, you'll walk out with a painting you love, and they take care of the cleanup. 

NEW PLACES TO STAY
The Brew House of the historic Pabst Brewery is now home to Milwaukee's newest boutique hotel, the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. Highlights of this 90-room, all-suite hotel include five original giant copper brew kettles in the second floor lobby and a stained glass window of King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer. The property is also home to a full-service restaurant, Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, and an outdoor beer garden.

Opened in Nov. 2012, this 125-year-old, remodeled National Historic Landmark is not like any Hilton Garden Inn you've seen before. A soaring, five-story atrium greets guests, historic photos line the hallways and old bank vaults on the first-floor are just some of the things to see in this 128-room hotel. 

FOODIE PARADISE
Walker's Point, one of Milwaukee's original neighborhoods is becoming a destination for foodies. Within blocks you'll find the following and much more:
 
Braise made the list of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012. Housed in a former corner tavern and bowling alley, this farm-to-table favorite showcases the culinary creativity of Chef Dave Swanson, whose training includes several years alongside James Beard award-winner Sandy D'Amato of Sanford. Swanson's other pioneering efforts include a culinary school and RSA (Restaurant Supported Agriculture) program - a consortium of restaurants that purchase local ingredients in bulk - supporting local farmer sand passing the savings along to consumers.

Wolf Peach pays homage to rustic European cuisine that draws inspiration from local and regional ingredients – and namely, the tomato. Fueled by passion and a 6,000-pound wood-fired oven, Executive Chef Daniel Jacobs pairs fresh ingredients from local farms, purveyors and artisans to create food to feed the soul. And to foster a casual, communal experience, its "Como Viene" service style delivers food "as it comes" - when fresh and ready to enjoy. 

Tour one of the only urban cheese factories in the U.S., Clock Shadow Creamery. Clock Shadow specializes in Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Quark, a creamy, white cheese. Next door, Purple Door Ice Cream churns up handmade, artisan flavors such as Chai with Pink Peppercorn and Whiskey Bacon!

VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has approximately 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Total business sales related to tourism amounted to $4.25 billion in Greater Milwaukee in 2012and supported more than 48,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Potawatomi Bingo Casino and the Wisconsin Center District are strategic partners with VISIT Milwaukee, providing funding support for conventions and tourism programs.  For more information call 1-800-554-1448 or visit www.visitmilwaukee.org.

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