Wisconsin winters can be brutal, which means locals know how to enjoy the summer. The annual Summerfest in Milwaukee is one of the largest (and most affordable) music festivals in the U.S., and it's happening June 26 to July 7, so there's just enough time to start making travel plans.
The city's Summerfest grounds include more than 10 stages, plus an interactive sports zone and a children's theater and play zone. The venue is located downtown on the Lake Michigan lakefront, near many of the city's famous breweries, as well as restaurants, theaters, galleries and more.
Fortunately, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between Phoenix and Milwaukee, at least according to travel site Skyscanner.
Here’s a list of flights, hotels, restaurants and local attractions in Milwaukee to round out your trip. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.)
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Flight deals to Milwaukee
Currently, the cheapest flights between Phoenix and Milwaukee are if you leave on June 29 and return from Wisconsin on July 5. Frontier Airlines currently has tickets for $311, roundtrip.
If you fly out of Phoenix on June 29 and return from Milwaukee on July 4, Frontier Airlines can get you there and back for $316 roundtrip.
Top Milwaukee accommodations
To plan your accommodations, here are some of Milwaukee’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The Pfister Hotel (424 E. Wisconsin Ave.)
For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Pfister Hotel. The hotel has a 4.6-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $169.
Set in the heart of Milwaukee, this hotel is close to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World.
The Iron Horse Hotel (500 W. Florida St.)
There's also the 4.7-star rated The Iron Horse Hotel, which has rooms for $169/night.
"Great, stylish hotel with gorgeous rooms. The service is top-notch and there are a couple of great bars and restaurants at the hotel," wrote visitor Tom.
The InterContinental Milwaukee (139 E. Kilbourn Ave.)
A third option is The InterContinental Milwaukee. The 4.4-star hotel has rooms for $126/night. It's close to the Pabst Theater and Milwaukee City Hall.
Featured Milwaukee restaurants
Don't miss Milwaukee's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a few of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings.
Leon's Frozen Custard (3131 S. 27th St.)
First things first: ice cream. For a popular option, check out Leon's Frozen Custard, which has an average of five stars out of 13 reviews on Skyscanner. Leon's Frozen Custard opened for business on May 1, 1942. The business is still owned and operated by the original family.
"This institution is open all year, and they are open late into the night, at least during the summer," wrote visitor Steve.
Beans & Barley Market, Deli & Cafe (1901 E. North Ave.)
One of Milwaukee's most popular restaurants is Beans & Barley Market, Deli & Cafe, with 4.9 stars from 10 reviews.
"Everything about this restaurant and co-op is comforting and delicious," wrote reviewer Andrea. "The menu items on the restaurant side are to die for. Local and delicious vegan, vegetarian and meat eater items abound."
The Milwaukee Public Market (400 N. Water St.)
Also worth considering is The Milwaukee Public Market.Also worth considering is The Milwaukee Public Market, with a variety of artisan and ethnic products and freshly made prepared foods. Dine in the market’s second-floor Palm Garden. The market also offers cooking classes.
"Large indoor market with a wide array of vendors. Great for a casual, pickup lunch or dinner," wrote visitor Lizzie.
Cafe Corazon (3129 N. Bremen St.)
Finally, there's Cafe Corazon.
The restaurant strives to serve the freshest, natural ingredients by supporting local farmers through Restaurant Supported Agriculture. According to Skyscanner, Cafe Corazon raises its own beef on the family farm and grows its own produce.
"Cafe Corazon has delicious Mexican food," wrote Anya. "The place has character and nice drinks."
Top Milwaukee attractions
To round out your trip, Milwaukee offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are a couple of top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.
The Milwaukee Art Museum (700 N. Art Museum Drive)
First up is The Milwaukee Art Museum, which has four floors of rotating displays and over 30,000 works of art.
"Artists featured in the museum include Winslow Homer, Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, Joan Mir ó and Andy Warhol," wrote visitor Mary.
Harley-Davidson Museum (400 W. Canal St.)
Also, be sure to spend some time at Harley-Davidson Museum.
This museum celebrates the 100-plus-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles with trivia, models and exhibits.
"This museum is a must-see for motorcycle buffs," wrote visitor Mary. "On display one will find more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, dating back to Serial Number One, which is the oldest-known Harley-Davidson motorcycle."
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