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American Science & Surplus

Robots, Lasers, and Whoopee Cushions. Oh My!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Safe House

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mary Nohl House

A house and yard adorned with bizarre concrete sculptures in a Milwaukee suburb.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Frank Lloyd Wright's Burnham Block

Six tiny houses built for working class people form the largest intentional cluster of Wright homes anywhere.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Shaker's Cigar Bar

Once a speakeasy operated by Al Capone, this Milwaukee cigar bar is now a haven for ghost hunters.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The American Geographical Society Library

Literally a million fascinating cartographic artifacts are held in this sprawling university collection.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pabst Mansion

A giant, Gilded Age mansion that once belonged to the beer baron of Milwaukee.

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Tom and Jerry

A small industry of themed glassware was launched solely for the enjoyment of this hot winter punch.

Limburger Sandwich

The stinky, simple classic is still served at select Wisconsin taverns.

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