Life in the United States
About the Milwaukee Community
Milwaukee is a thriving and growing city with plenty of things to do and places to see. Visit Milwaukee and Milwaukee.com are excellent resources for staying on top of the happenings in this beautiful city. Looking for a place to eat while you are out? OnMilwaukee.com's dining section allows you to pick the type of cuisine and the area you are located - enjoy!
An easy way to get to the great places in Milwaukee is to use the Milwaukee Country Transit System, which has bus stops in convenient locations around the city. The website includes information about routes and fees.
Outdoor Activities
The snow and cold weather shouldn't stop you from enjoying the magnificent outdoor activities that Milwaukee has to offer. Be mindful of the weather, as summers can get very hot and winters famously cold. However, if you are prepared, you'll have a great time at any of the places listed!
Professional Sports
Wisconsin is known for their world champion football team, the Green Bay Packers, and talented Milwaukee Brewers. Listed below are these and other great teams you can enjoy.
Museums
Great for couples, families, and groups of friends, Milwaukee has an enriching variety of museums.
Other Places to See
The places listed below give you just a taste of what Milwaukee has to offer in the area of the arts, entertainment, and sports.
Farmers' Markets
A farmer's market is an outdoor market place where local producers sell their homemade or home-grown goods to the public. Wisconsin has a great selection - just take your pick from the list below! For a complete list of Farmers’ Markets located in the counties of Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha visit Farm Fresh Atlas.
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2200 West Fond du Lac Avenue
(1 block north of North Ave)
(414) 562-2282
2012 Schedule
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May 5-June 23: Sat 7am-3pm
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June 23-Nov 3: Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 8am-2pm, Tues 8am-2pm, Thurs 8am-2pm
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Nov 3-17: Sat 7am-3pm
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1559 South 65th Street
(Corner of 65th & National Ave)
(414) 302-8000
2012 Schedule
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May – November: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12pm – 6pm and Saturdays 1pm – 6pm
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7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa
(Located in the Hart’s Mill parking spot across from the Little Red Store)
(414) 875-0883
2012 Schedule
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June 2-Oct 13: Saturdays 8am – 12pm
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Cathedral Square Park
(Corner of Kilbourn Avenue & Jefferson Street)
(414) 271-1416
2012 Schedule
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June 2 – Oct 6: Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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9724 West Forest Home Avenue
(414) 708-0584
2012 Schedule
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June 16, 30: 8am – 12pm
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July 14, 28: 8am – 12pm
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August 11: 8am – 12pm
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September 1, 15, 29: 8am – 12pm
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October 13, 27: 8am – 12pm
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Greendale Open Market
Municipal Parking lot, just west of Broad Street
(414) 423-2790
2012 Schedule
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June 23: 8am – 12pm
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July 7, 21: 8am – 12pm
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August 4, 18, 25: 8am – 12pm
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September 8, 22: 8am – 12pm
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October 6, 20: 8am – 12pm
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Zeidler Union Square
(Michigan Street between 3rd and 4th Streets)
414-276-6696
2012 Schedule
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June 6 – October 31: Wednesdays 10am – 3pm
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Shops of Grand Avenue
275 W. Wisconsin Ave
(414) 276-6696
2012 Schedule
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November 7-December 19: Wednesdays 10am-3pm
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Grocery Stores
Because of Milwaukee's diverse culture and enjoyment of food from around the world, there are plenty of grocery stores in the area to give you a taste of Wisconsin and back home.
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1838 E. Layton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53235
(414) 481-3008
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Gerry O' Brien's European Meat Market and Fran's Italian Deli
6732 W. Fairview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-7310
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Dentice Bros. Italian Sausage
1600 N. Jackson
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-1314
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1023 S. Ceaser E. Chavez Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-1640
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1320 W. Burnham
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-7786
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1441 E. Russell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 747-9012
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Glorioso Bros. Co. (Italian)
1018 E. Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-1311
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Hong Fat Co. (East Asian, emphasis on Chinese)
2455 W. State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-5556
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Venturi's Market and Catering
7212 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 479-9840
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8415 W. Burleigh Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
(414) 873-7960
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10633 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 771-3535
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9131 W. Cleveland Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 321-5522
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N112 W14934 Mequon Road
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 251-99554
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Namaste Plaza
17800 W. Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 797-6551
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Pumuckel's Wurst House (German)
1439 S. 70th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 774-2411
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Cam Ranh Bay Oriental Supermarket
7312 W. Appleton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-2400
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Chu Hai Oriental Market
7510 W. Appelton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 536-7626
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Taj Grocery
5597 N. Lovers Lane Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 462-3946
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Day Care Centers and Schools
While you are busy working, you'll want to be sure that your family, especially your children, are properly taken care of. Be sure that any of the places listed below are good fit for your child by calling and asking questions. Please note that the public schools are within the Wauwatosa school district; if you leave in a different, such as West Allis, the public schools will be different.
Day Care Centers
Children's World Learning Center
1109 N. Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 258-2829
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Various locations throughout Wauwatosa, call:
(414) 479-3050
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Curiosity Corner Nursery School
2366 N. 80th Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 774-5005
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Ebenezer Child Care Center
10701 W. Research Drive
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 443-4918
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6119 W. Vliet St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 475-7605
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11401 Watertown Plank Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 475-9381
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High Schools (9-12 grade)
Public:
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East High School
7500 Milwaukee Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 773-2000
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West High School
11400 W. Center St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 773-3000
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Private:
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135 N. 76th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 290-7000
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Middle Schools (6-8 grade)
Public:
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Longfellow Middle School
7600 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
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Whitman Middle School
11100 W. Center St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
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Grade Schools (K-8 grade)
Public (K-5):
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Wilson Elementary School
1060 Glenview Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
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Jefferson Elementary School
6927 Maple Terrace
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
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Roosevelt Elementary School
2535 N. 73rd St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
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Washington Elementary
2166 N. 68th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
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Lincoln Elementary School
1741 Wauwatosa Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
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Madison Elementary School
9925 W. Glendale Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
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Underwood Elementary
11132 W. Glendale Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
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McKinley Elementary School
2435 N. 89th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
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Eisenhower Elementary
11600 W. Center St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
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Private School (1-8)
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2646 N. Swan Boulevard
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 258-4160
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St. Bernard
1500 N. Wauwatosa Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-9977
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St. John the Evangelist
7809 Harwood Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-7831
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St. Joseph
2750 N. 122nd St.
Wauwatosa, WI
(414) 771-5577
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St. Jude the Apostle
8042 St. Jude Court
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
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St. Pius X
2520 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 778-0880
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Mount Olive Lutheran School
5327 W. Washington Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 774-2200
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St. Sebastian
1747 N 54th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 453-5830
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St. Vincent Pallotti
7632 W Stevenson Street
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-4165
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