Milwaukee at Water's Edge: Resource Guide to the Lively Side Paperback – August 19, 2013

This book should be required reading for every Milwaukee resident and shared with every visitor.Milwaukee at Water’s Edge is a well-researched, sharply written and beautifully photo-filled book that urges both residents and visitors to explore cosmopolitan Milwaukee with a cosmopolitan eye. And after reading this book that is exactly what the reader will want to do. The book is organized by neighborhood and for each area Pilarzyk provides information on lodging, shopping, dining and nightlife, galleries, museums and key events. But he doesn’t stop there; he also provides an historical and sociological view of each neighborhood. In addition, the book comes with two special bonus sections. The first is titled “Tips for Urban Explorers” and it includes creative and fun things to do in each neighborhood. The second is titled “Travel Mystery Experiences” and this section provides ideas for planning an entire day of experiencing Milwaukee for local friends or out-of-town visitors. Pilarzyk builds a solid case for investigating and celebrating Milwaukee!

As a lifetime Milwaukee resident (more than 50 years!) there was little, if anything, I thought I did not know about my hometown. I was wrong on a number of counts. I made those happy and surprising discoveries in this conversational and informative book. It reads smart and helpful, never preachy. Focusing on the city center and contiguous neighborhoods, this is a valuable read for those who want to rediscover Milwaukee and for first-time visitors. For those planning a baseball road trip to Milwaukee and Miller Park, or for those heading to one of the city's popular lakefront festivals, get this crisp and well-researched guide as your travel companion. It will lead you well . . . down roads and to places that are fun, whimsical and iconic.

I've lived in Milwaukee all of my 54 years, yet Tom Pilarzyk taught me quite a few things in this book about my beloved city that I had never known! Hidden gems, surprising facts and new ways to explore an under-the-radar tourist destination can be found in the chapters. I also enjoy Pilarzyk's colorful writing style -- makes for an enjoyable and quick read. I'd say this is an awesome book for someone planning to travel to Milwaukee. It certainly was for someone who's been here through all the changes!

This guide is a must for those wanting to explore both the unusual as well as the famous sights of this historical and culturally alive city. Easily accessible with recommendations of special and unique places of interest that only a native of Milwaukee could help you experience. You will get to know this "best kept secret of a city" in a way that gives you all it has to offer. If you are a tourist or a citizen of Milwaukee, you will find this guide priceless!

This is a true insider's guide to Milwaukee, written with love and great insight. If you are the kind of traveller who wants the nitty gritty, the scoop on how things came to be the way they are, and where to find the best of the most local experiences, this is the guide for you. Every city should have a guide to like this one.

I can't wait to explore all of the known and unknown treasures in Milwaukee.My summer will be filled with following Tom's resources and suggestions.Great guide for all!!