Hotel at a Glance: SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown

SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown sits among the hustle and bustle of Wisconsin’s most populated city. Join this high-energy, city atmosphere and take a two-minute stroll to the Wisconsin Center, built to host events ranging from trade shows to exquisite banquets. Or walk two minutes in the opposite direction to the BMO Harris Bradley Center for a Bucks game.

• Suite amenities: include microwaves and mini-fridges as well as separate living areas with desks and WiFi
• Hot breakfast: buffet complete with eggs or Greek yogurt and oatmeal with a toppings bar
• Southern-style barbecue: Dig into hickory-smoked meats and over 50 craft beers on tap at Doc’s Smokehouse.
• 24-hour fitness center: equipped with a treadmill and stationary bike as well as exercise balls and free weights

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Breweries Along Lake Michigan

Located along Lake Michigan, about 90 miles north of Chicago, Milwaukee is a proudly unpretentious city with working-class roots. The city has been synonymous with brewing since the mid-1800s, when Miller, Pabst, and Schlitz dominated the landscape. Visit the Flemish-style Pabst Mansion, beer baron Frederick Pabst’s 1890 estate, to see just how profitable the beer business was. Today there’s a new microbrew-inspired scene, with smaller brewers such as Lakefront Brewery opening their doors to the public.

There are also noticeable cultural undercurrents in Milwaukee. Set along the downtown lakefront, the Milwaukee Art Museum is beloved for its futuristic, sailboat-like architecture by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Inside, you can browse 30,000 works of art, ranging from 15th-century antiques to Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Just south of the museum, the Milwaukee RiverWalk runs alongside the river for 3 miles, taking you through the Historic Third Ward, where antique shops and art galleries fill century-old warehouses. Drop by the Milwaukee Public Market here to sample local cheeses, baked goods, and other culinary delights.