Hotel at a Glance: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the 4-star Hyatt Regency is a walker's paradise with several prime city landmarks and the thriving entertainment district just a short stroll away. Travelers can reach the Riverwalk within seven minutes, and the hotel's enclosed skywalk also allows easy access to the Wisconsin Center, Federal Plaza, and The Shops of Grand Avenue. Just down the street, the historic Old World Third Street houses German-inspired restaurants including the Milwaukee Brat House and Old German Beer Hall.

• City views of the Milwaukee skyline greet guests as they walk into spacious rooms with complimentary WiFi and contemporary décor.
• Work out at the 24-hour fitness center containing free weights, treadmills, and elliptical machines.
• Explore Wisconsin cuisine, such as Usinger sausage and fried cheese curds with Spotted Cow Beer dipping sauce, inside the hotel's Bistro 333.
• Try handcrafted cocktails at the swanky Bar 333 and mingle with guests.
• Grab a quick bite to eat, such as a breakfast pastry or light sandwiches, inside the hotel's retail and gift shop.
• See engines rev at the Harley-Davidson Museum just over a mile away, housing 450 motorcycles and the oldest known Harley-Davidson.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Breweries Along Lake Michigan

Located along Lake Michigan, about 90 miles north of Chicago, Milwaukee is a proudly unpretentious city with working-class roots. The city has been synonymous with brewing since the mid-1800s, when Miller, Pabst, and Schlitz dominated the landscape. Visit the Flemish-style Pabst Mansion, beer baron Frederick Pabst’s 1890 estate, to see just how profitable the beer business was. Today there’s a new microbrew-inspired scene, with smaller brewers such as Lakefront Brewery opening their doors to the public.

There are also noticeable cultural undercurrents in Milwaukee. Set along the downtown lakefront, the Milwaukee Art Museum is beloved for its futuristic, sailboat-like architecture by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Inside, you can browse 30,000 works of art, ranging from 15th-century antiques to Georgia O'Keeffe paintings. Just south of the museum, the Milwaukee RiverWalk runs alongside the river for 3 miles, taking you through the Historic Third Ward, where antique shops and art galleries fill century-old warehouses. Drop by the Milwaukee Public Market here to sample local cheeses, baked goods, and other culinary delights.