On the road: Milwaukee

Milwaukee is much better than you think it is. It's like a small Chicago, with much less traffic and more parking. Summerfest (world's largest music festival) is fun, Iterra makes great coffee, and there are Harley Davidson's everywhere.

The Third Ward, a once run down industrial area just south of the city proper has been renovated, with nice lofts and stores replacing abandoned warehouses. I do not understand how so much riverfront property could lie fallow for so long. I also don't know who is buying these pricey, trendy new appartments.