Hotel at a Glance: The Delafield Hotel

With its contemporary-and-cool atmosphere, the four-star Delafield Hotel is nothing if not an exclusive experience. The boutique property exudes a relaxed sophistication that helped make it one of only nine hotels in Wisconsin to earn the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award since 2013. It’s an idyllic place to stay when visiting Milwaukee, just a 30-minute drive away.

• Praise from the press: US News & World Report named the Delafield on its list of the top 10 Wisconsin hotels.
• Private retreat: Soak in your private suite’s jetted tub.
• Made from scratch: Chef Joe Heppe and his team create seasonal plates such as pan-seared Hudson valley foie gras and sweet corn & ricotta dopplo ravioli with Madeira brown butter froth and capers at the on-site I.d. restaurant.
• Keep your fitness routine with a workout at the nearby be FITNESS (complimentary for the hotel’s guests).

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.