Half-Day Trip in Milwaukee 🌆

Weekend plans brought me unexpectedly to Milwaukee, so I decided to spend half a day exploring. The weather shifted from sunny to cloudy, then overcast ❄️… I walked over 10,000 steps and only got colder as the day went on. My biggest takeaway? Milwaukee feels… empty. Aside from a few people in downtown, the riverwalk, lighthouse, and parks were all quiet — just a handful of folks here and there. Even along the river, with what looked like fancy apartments above, it felt like a ghost town 👻. I walked the trail from McKinley Park to Government Pier — a full mile — and only saw two people and one dog 🐕. Hard to believe it was a Saturday in April! For lunch, I went to St. Paul Fish Company. Since it was a special trip, I ordered way too much (planned to take leftovers home!). The ingredients were fresh, but overall, it was just okay. 🦞 Lobster Roll: The bread wasn’t very soft, the fries were dry. The lobster itself was crisp, but it’s no match for my all-time favorite — GT Fish & Oyster (RIP 😢). 🍲 Clam Chowder: Pretty watery. Glad I only got a cup. 🐟 Fried Walleye: Meant to order cod, but the server recommended walleye. The fish itself was good, but it was overcooked. 🍅 Bouillabaisse: Maybe I’m just not a fan of seafood in tomato soup — and the broth was way too salty. Not the most satisfying food day, but still glad I wandered 🌬️. #DayTrip #Milwaukee #TravelDiary