Top Rated Shopping in Milwaukee

One of the last of its kind, this independent bookstore on the North Side of town still retains hardcovers and paperbacks for Milwaukeens. It opened in 2009 and since then it has become a favorite haunt for bookworms and academicians who seek knowledge upon its shelves. The store also holds events and symposia with authors and writers throughout the year so check the website for updated information and details.

Fischberger Variety is a one of the best hidden secrets in Milwaukee. It is a simple family-run shop that specializes in unique gifts, kitschy products for the home, gift cards, toys, clothes and other things that you will not find anywhere else. The owners are very affable and provide top-notch customer service, which is another plus for this store.

Located in the Historic Third Ward, the Milwaukee Public Market is open seven days a week and features what seems like an innumerable amount of vendors. Visitors can find everything here, from cheese, baked goods, candies and produce to flowers, meats, wine, ethnic foods, organic products and specialty items. The Milwaukee Public Market should be a stop on everyone's list. It's the perfect place to take a coffee break or to pick up a few items for dinner. The market hosts various festivals focused on food, music and spirits, in addition to the cooking classes offered on-site.

Clinton Street Antiques in the hip Walker's Point neighborhood has all kinds of kitschy items for your home or to give as a gift. The store sells items that range from turn-of-the-century nostalgia to 80's gadgets and everything in between, all at the right price. Items include posters, kitchen utensils, old fashioned lunch boxes and other assorted products for the home and garden. If you are there during the summer, they have an immaculate Koi pond and garden out through the back door that you shouldn't forget!