It is about 10:45 in the morning on a Saturday, and I walk through the front door of Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee. There is already a crowd, both inside at the bar and tables, and outside, drinking beer along the jogging path that goes by the riverside. Beer is flowing, tour groups are forming, and…
I had never been to Milwaukee until Saturday. Heck, I had never wanted to visit Milwaukee until this trip. I imagined it to be drab, industrial, gray. I imagined the population to be older, more serious. I was wrong. Milwaukee has a lot going for it. A city of nearly 700,000 (I know, it surprised…
Many people don't find the Midwest to be the most exciting destination. The land is generally flat, and many Midwestern cities are considered dull. I disagree. There is a beauty and culture to the Midwest that draws me, and I am excited to again visit. My trip will begin in Detroit. Over several days, I…