Milwaukee chef Justin Carlisle spreads the locavore love. Carlisle found his groove in his home state of Wisconsin when he opened Ardent in Milwaukee the fall of 2013.

Filling the shells of some of the state’s most historic buildings are hip and chic boutique hotels.

At Wisconsin wineries, whether your palate screams for white or red, fruity or savory, or dry or sweet, there are plenty of options.

An easy 10-minute car drive south of downtown is the gateway to Bay View – Milwaukee’s dining and imbibing neighborhood of the moment.