The Shops Of Grand Avenue
The Shops of Grand Avenue (colloquially referred to as "Grand Avenue" or simply "The Grand") is an urban shopping plaza which spans three city blocks in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It opened in 1982 and host... malletin.com
Milwaukee Public Museum
This natural and human history museum contains many exhibits ranging from turn-of-the-century Milwaukee to flora and fauna from around the world, including a large dinosaur exhibit. The museum features a walkable repli... heritagesites.com
Mayfair Mall
You and your grandchildren can shop at Milwaukee's No.1 shopping and entertainment destination - The Mayfair Mall. There are180 different stores, including Macy's, Pottery Barn Kids, and Hollister & Co. Your teenage gra... grandparents.com
Usinger's Famous Sausage
Take your grandchildren to Old World Third Street for some old-world sausage. Visit Usinger's Famous Sausage, offering quality products since 1880, and have them looking for more after they sample from the more than 70 ... grandparents.com
Rei - Brookfield, Wi
As stated on their website:"Since 1998, REI Brookfield has been the Milwaukee area's one-stop shop for quality outdoor gear and clothing. Whether you want to ski the Ice Age Trail or hike in Kettle Moraine State Forest, o... waymarking.com
Beans & Barley
You'll find much more than beans and barley at this neighborhood "specialty" grocery store! You and your grandchildren can shop for all things healthy and homemade - fresh produce, greeting cards, frozen dinners, and fr... grandparents.com
Quality Candy Shoppes/buddy Squirrel Of Wisconsin
Go nuts with your grandchildren at Quality Candy Shoppes/Buddy Squirrel of Wisconsin. With several separate and combination store locations throughout Wisconsin, your grandkids might want to visit more than one for the ... grandparents.com
Historic Third Ward
Shh! Take your grandchildren to Milwaukee's best-kept secret in the Historic Third Ward, a turn-of-the-century district for warehouses and manufacturing. Today, the Third Ward boasts the highest concentration of art gal... grandparents.com
Old World Third Street
Come see what made Milwaukee famous at Old World Third Street, with its impressive array of shops, restaurants, and architecture. At Old World Third Street, you and your grandchildren can experience the city's early 19t... grandparents.com
Artasia Gallery
You and your grandchildren can gather treasures from across the world - without ever leaving Milwaukee. The Artasia Gallery owners travel to China, Tibet, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia, and visit markets, towns, and vill... grandparents.com
Southridge Mall (Wi)
It is anchored by Sears, Kohls, JC Penney, and Boston Store, the only mall in the Milwaukee area to have four anchor department stores. Other major stores include Steve & Barry's, World Market, and Linens 'N Things. These t... malletin.com
Art Smart's Dart Mart And Juggling Emporium
Get wild and wacky at Art Smart's Dart Mart and Juggling Emporium with your grandchildren. Art Smart's motto is "Enjoy life, and it will enjoy you," and your grandkids will have a blast as they check out boomerangs, yo-... grandparents.com
Brady Street
Brady Street is comprised of ten blocks from Lake Michigan to the Milwuakee River that represents Milwaukee's version of Greenwich Village. A visit to Brady Street might start with a cup of joe at a hip coffee house, fol... ettractions.com
American Science And Surplus
Let your grandchildren have an unusual shopping experience at American Science and Surplus. They can explore fun items "just off the truck." And, you'll find just about everything they could ever want - toys, kits and m... grandparents.com
Artasia
Artasia was another find during my weekend in Milwaukee, and very different than From Afar, but also has a fabulous selection of Tibetan, Chinese and Nepalese objects, including furniture, artifacts, and Buddhist carving... igougo.com
Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning during the summer, Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee fills with local farmers and merchants who set up tents, tables and booths filled with freshly harvested produce, fruit, fresh flowers... igougo.com
From Afar
I saw From Afar walking back to my hotel from breakfast Saturday morning and decided to stop in and look around. I found a treasure trove of unique art objects, furnishings, architectural pieces, one-of-a-kind gifts, an... igougo.com
Wisconsin Cheese Mart
The shop stocks 175 state cheeses. travelandleisure.com