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MISSION STATEMENT
The Brewcity Bruisers is an athletic
organization of women and volunteers that
fosters strong women and active engagement
with their community. Our mission is to deliver
a quality women’s sport to Milwaukee and
the greater derby community. The Brewcity
Bruisers offer opportunities for positive change
in women’s physical, social and mental health.
The Brewcity Bruisers physically and financially
support the greater Milwaukee community.
ABOUT THE LEAGUE
The Brewcity Bruisers were founded in October
of 2005. Composed of four home teams: Crazy
8s, Shevil Knevils, Rushin’ Rollettes, and Maiden
Milwaukee; two interleague teams: the Brewcity
Bruiser All-Stars and Battlestars; and a team of
dedicated support staff, the BCB boasts nearly
100 members. The BCB became a member of
the Women’s Flat track Derby Association in
2008. In 2010 the league began hosting bouts
at the U.S. Cellular Arena after outgrowing
their original home at the Milwaukee County
Sports Complex in Franklin, Wisconsin. In that
same year, the Brewcity Bruisers held the first
annual Midwest BrewHaHa tournament and
have hosted teams from across the country in
this three day roller derby event. In addition
to becoming a non-profit organization, they
also formed a recreational league, the Brewcity
Bootleggers in 2011. The Micro Bruisers,
BCB’s junior team began training in 2012 and
were accepted into the Junior Roller derby
Association in 2013.
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How to Get Here
By Plane
MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- Located
at 5300 South Howell Avenue on Milwaukee’s
South side Mitchell International is about 8.5
miles from our venue, host hotels and after
parties. Being a mid-sized international airport
enables Mitchell to offer fares an average $50
below the National average.
By Train
AMTRACK - Milwaukee’s Intermodal Station
is located at 433 West St Paul Ave and is
less than a mile distance from our venue,
hotels, and after parties downtown. Tickets
and schedules are available on their Website,
Amtrak.com.
By Bus
GREYHOUND - An affordable way to travel,
our Greyhound station is located in the same
station as Amtrack on St Paul. Tickets and
schedules are available on the their Website,
Greyhound.com.
Milwaukee’s central Midwestern location makes
it easily accessible. No matter if you’re flying in,
taking the train, or driving here, the routes to
the Greater Milwaukee area are stress-free and
easy to follow. Once you’ve arrived, a number
of transportation services (including buses,
taxis, and rental cars) make it easy to find your
way around the area.
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How to Get Downtown
From the Airport
Taxis from Mitchell International cost about
$30 to travel to our host hotel. They are
located right outside of the doors at the
baggage claim area. If you’re not planning on
renting a car or taking a taxi, here are some
other options:
Milwaukee County Transit System GREEN LINE
The bus runs between the Airport and
Bayshore Mall (which is north of downtown).
Get off at the Water and Kilbourn stop. Walk
four blocks west (across the river) to the Hyatt
on your left.
Milwaukee Area Airport Service
Go Riteway (414-769-2444 or 800-236-5450)
Shared van and executive car service
connecting all of southeastern Wisconsin with
General Mitchell International, Midway and
O’Hare airports, the Milwaukee Intermodal
Station, Mitchell International Amtrak Station,
and Lake Express Ferry Terminal
Airport Towncar Taxi
(414-329-3000 or 800-945-5316)
A Lincoln Towncar Transportation Company
specializing in luxury transportation for
business travelers, locals and tourists looking
for transportation to and from General Mitchell
Airport to anywhere in Wisconsin or Chicago
How to Get to From Your Hotel
to the Venue
It is 302 feet from the tournament hotel to the
venue. It should take you less time to get from
the hotel to the venue than a full jam!
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host Hotel Information
The Hilton Milwaukee is located just 1/3 mile
from the U.S. Cellular Arena. The Hilton is
just three blocks from the Milwaukee Public
Museum and one block from The Shops of
Grand Avenue.
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-271-7250 hotel direct
Hotel’s Standard Cancellation Policy
Canceling your reservation prior to 6 PM
48 hours before the day of arrival will result
in no charge. Cancellations after such time or
failing to show will result in a charge of one
night per room to your credit card. Taxes may
apply. Failing to call or show before check-out
time after the first night of a reservation will
result in cancellation of the remainder of your
reservation.
Secondary Hotel
Information
The Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is located directly
across the street from the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-276-1234 hotel direct
Photo Credit: © 2013 The Marcus Corporation. All rights reserved
Group Rates
Double Room (2 Double Beds) or
King Room (1 King Bed) - $89.00/night + tax
Book Online Now
Amenities
Free Internet. Fitness center. Parking is $10 +
tax per night. Rollaway beds are available for
$35/stay.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Reservation Deadline
To receive the group rate listed above,
reservations must be made by October 23.
Photo Credit: © 2013 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
Group Rates
Double Room (2 Double Beds) or
King Room (1 King Bed) - $99.00/night + tax
Book Online Now
Please Note: This hotel does not have rooms
available on Thursday, November 7.
Amenities
Free internet. Fitness center. Parking is $20 per
night. Rollaway beds are available for $35/stay.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
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About the Venue
U.S. CELLULAR ARENA
400 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
404-908-6001
Reservation Deadline
To receive the group rate listed above,
reservations must be made by October 23.
Hotel’s Standard Cancellation Policy
Canceling your reservation 72 hours prior
to reservation start will result in no charge.
Cancellations after such time or failing to show
will result in a charge of one night per room to
your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call
or show before check-out time after the first
night of a reservation will result in cancellation
of the remainder of your reservation.
DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
611 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Photo Credit: ©2013, The Wisconsin Center District
U.S. Cellular Arena (originally Milwaukee Arena
and formerly MECCA Arena and Wisconsin
Center Arena) is an indoor arena. The arena seats
as many as 12,700 people and offers 41,000 feet
of floor space. The Arena has no obstructed-view
seats, its configuration puts every patron close
to the action; it enjoys a reputation as highly
conducive to spectator fervor.
Internet
There isn’t going to be any public wi-fi.
Photo Credit: ©2012 Hilton Worldwide. All rights reserved
Group Rates
Double/Double rooms available.
$99/night
$15/night valet parking
Call the hotel directly at (414) 273-2950
and ask for the WFTDA rate.
Three blocks from the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Parking
There is an attendant lot directly south of the
venue along Kilbourn ($15/day, cash only) in
addition to a parking structure directly to the
North of the venue along State. There are no
in-and-out privileges, so if you leave the lot,
you will need to pay again to re-enter. There
are also numerous other nearby lots as well
as street (metered) parking. Most metered
parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays,
subject to posted time limits. Most meters near
the arena have two-hour limits.
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Security
There will be hired security personnel and
volunteer security staff from the Brewcity
Bruisers to attend to crowd control and general
security matters. You are advised not to leave
valuables unattended as neither the WFTDA,
the Brewcity Bruisers, nor the U.S. Cellular
Arena will be responsible for loss, damage, or
theft of your belongings. Any property you
bring to the event is at your own risk.
Food & Beverage
Concessions will be open for the event and are
located along the concourse level. A variety of
options are available and we are working on
including healthy and vegetarian food choices.
Alcoholic beverages are available. No outside
food or beverages are permitted.
Rules and Restrictions
• All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search.
• Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/
or illegal or that may be used as a weapon,
compromise or otherwise interfere with the
enjoyment, comfort or safety of any person
or pose risk to security at the venue, or any
other item that WFTDA event officials or
U.S. Cellular Arena officials determine (in
their absolute discretion) may cause injury
or public nuisance or inconvenience to any
other person is strictly prohibited.
• No animals other than guide, signal, or
service animals (as defined by law) are
allowed in the U.S. Cellular Arena. All
sanitary needs for permitted animals are the
responsibility of the customer.
• Neither the U.S. Cellular Arena, the WFTDA,
nor the Brewcity Bruisers will be liable for
any loss, damage or harm (of any kind,
including to any person or any property)
arising from your presence at the event
and you agree that no claim, complaint, or
proceeding will be brought in this regard.
You are responsible for any property you
bring to the event and such property is
at your own risk. Your presence and/or
movement in and around the event is at
your own risk.
• U.S. Cellular Arena is wheelchair accessible.
If you require further accommodations,
email [email protected].
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Ticket Info
Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, or skip the fees and buy at the door!
Age 13+ Age 9-12
55+ (senior)
Military
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Base FacilityService Total
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Fee Fee
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• VIP Seating $97
$3 $10.25 $110.25n/a
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• 3-day Weekend Pass,
Early Bird
General Admission $55
$3
$5.25
$63.25 $30 $3$5.25
$38.25free
• 3-day Weekend Pass,
Advance
General Admission $65
$3
$5.25
$73.25 $40 $3$5.25
$48.25free
• Friday Single-Day,
Advance
General Admission $23
$3
$5.25
$31.25
$15 $3$5.25
$23.25free
• Saturday Single-Day,
Advance
General Admission $23
$3
$5.25
$31.25
$15 $3$5.25
$23.25free
• Sunday Single-Day,
Advance
General Admission $23
$3
$5.25
$31.25
$15 $3$5.25
$23.25free
• Friday Evening,
Advance Final
Two Bouts Only
$15
$3
$5.25
$23.25 $10 $3$5.25$18.25free
• Saturday Evening,
Advance Final
Two Bouts Only
$15
$3
$5.25
$23.25 $10 $3$5.25$18.25free
• Sunday Evening,
Advance Final
Two Bouts Only
$15
$3
$5.25
$23.25 $10 $3$5.25$18.25free
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Note: Children 8 and under get free admission,
except for VIP passes. VIP passes are one price
for all ages. All prices are +ticketmaster fees.
* VIP ticket-holders have exclusive access to
reserved seating, located in the first three
rows along both straight-aways (View
Floorplan). VIPs will receive a VIP badge
with lanyard, in addition to a collection
of other swag including a Champs event
program. VIP ticket-holders will also have a
VIP-only entrance and a “preferred” line at
the WFTDA Merch booth.
Notes and Additional Fees
• Convenience and handling fees are added to
these prices for online purchase.
• Friday and Saturday headliner tickets are for
entry at 5:30 PM.
• Sunday headliner tickets are for entry at
3:30 PM.
• Headliner tickets are only available for
purchase in person.
Entry and Re-Entry
• Doors open:
Friday at 1:30 PM. Games begin at 2:00 PM.
Saturday at 9:30 AM. Games begin at 10:00 AM.
Sunday at 11:30 AM. Games begin at 12:00 PM.
• Your ticket barcodes will be scanned at
the door. For same day re-entry, you will
need either a hand stamp or wristband. Do
not leave the venue without one of these
items if you wish to re-enter as your ticket
barcode will be invalid once scanned.
Seating Information
• Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
There will be stadium seating, and track-side
floor seating. No chairs will be allowed on
the arena floor.
• In order to sit trackside, you must be at least
18 years old. If you do not have a valid photo ID
to verify your age, you will be required to move.
• We expect high attendance at the
tournament and seating areas to be full. Do
not “save seats” for individuals who are not
returning to their seats momentarily. You will
be asked to remove skate bags, backpacks,
and other large items from the seating area
in order to make room to accommodate
others. Participant bags may be left in the
participant-only area (locker rooms). Please
be considerate and allow others to sit if a
seat is not actively being occupied.
• Discounts for active military personnel are
available in person wherever tickets are sold.
• Children 8 years old and younger are always
free with a ticketed and supervising adult
(unless they are sitting in VIP)!
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Registration
Registration will be held on Thursday evening
at Hilton Milwaukee, at which time skaters,
officials, and other credentialed participants
will complete required paperwork and receive
their tournament credentials.
Credentials must be worn at all times in
order to obtain access to the venue and to
participant-only areas. There is a $30 fee to
replace lost or stolen credentials.
Track Floor,
Warm-Up Space,
and Warm-Up Times
“The U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee is smooth,
consistently grippy concrete. As a medium-sized
blocker/jammer, I use backspin 93s (purple) or
bullets (mid 90s) and have grip when I need it
for jamming and slide when I need it for blocking
(plows and hockey stops).”
-Grace Killy, Brewcity Bruisers, WFTDA Ex Officio
Medical Assistance
The WFTDA Emergency Action Plan requires
the WFTDA, as tournament host, to provide
trained, certified emergency medical
responders should an injury occur on the track.
Only the WFTDA provided EMTs may go onto
the track or players benches to access or treat
a skater or official. Once removed from the
playing area, if the skater or official wishes
to use their own medical provider, s/he may
refuse additional treatment.
Team Rooms
There are four built-in locker rooms and these
will be assigned based on the tournament
schedule. Please note these rooms will be
shared by all teams. Please leave the team
rooms in better condition than you found them.
There will be a designated area for officials as
well as for announcers and photographers. Please
clean up after yourselves as there are quite a
large number of you using a shared space.
The venue will be open by 8:00 AM Friday
morning for credentialed participants. Skaters
and officials who wish to test the floor may do
so from 9:00 AM to noon.
There is a large warm-up area just off of the
arena floor. This area has pillars, therefore only
non-contact drills will be permitted. Teams will
be allowed to warm up on the regulation track
during the half-time of the game prior to their
own, as well as in the 20-30 minutes before the
start of their bout.
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Tournament Rules
• No video or audio recording devices or
cameras with detachable lenses without
prior approval from the WFTDA. Please visit
wftda.com/tournaments/credentials for
more information. Deadline for applying for
photographer credentials is October 18, 2013.
• If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all
responsibility for the possible risk of injury to
you, or damage and/or destruction to your
belongings at any time without warning.
Trackside seating is at your own risk.
• You must remain seated in the trackside
seating area. Keep your hands, feet, and
belongings behind the safety line at all
times. Do not touch or grab skaters or
officials who fall into trackside seating. If a
piece of clothing or equipment shall fall onto
the track, do not enter the track or safety
lane to retrieve it.
• Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear.
• Certain areas of the track and venue are
reserved for individuals who require special
seating or perform specific bout duties.
They may obstruct the view of persons
behind them. However, they are not able
to move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their
position lest they not be able to complete
their job function.
• By entering the venue, you agree to the
possibility of being photographed, filmed
or recorded. Your voice, image, and likeness
may be captured and recorded in and
around the venue and publicly disseminated
by any means and in any format or media.
You waive all rights on an irrevocable,
worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such
recording and dissemination.
Code of Conduct
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association
strives to provide a safe and satisfying event
for everyone in attendance by seeking your
compliance with our guest code of conduct.
We ask for your assistance in creating an
environment that is free of:
• Abusive or foul language and obscene
gestures directed toward other guests,
venue employees, tournament staff and
volunteers, players, coaches, and officials.
• Guests who are disruptive to the event or
impair other guests’ enjoyment.
• Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals.
• Smoking, except in designated areas
(located outside of the arena).
• Prohibited entry items such as outside food &
beverage, weapons, non-service animals, air
horns, vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers.
• Professional cameras, video cameras, and
audio recorders are prohibited without prior
authorization and proper credentials.
• Guests without proper authorization or
credentials entering or attempting to enter
restricted areas.
• Banners or signs that obstruct the view
of guests, obscure sponsor advertising,
contain objectionable subject matter, or
are commercial in nature. The WFTDA and
the venue reserve the right to remove any
banner or sign at any time.
Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of
Conduct are subject to ejection from the venue.
In the event that you are refused entry into or
requested to leave the venue for failure to comply
with the Guest Code of Conduct or follow the
venue regulations, you will not be entitled to
a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry
to the venue shall constitute acceptance of the
Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations.
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Transportation
Around the City
RENTAL CARS
All of the major rental car companies are
represented at Mitchell International Airport. If
you have made it to the hotel and decided you’d
like to rent a car, there are some offices nearby:
•AVIS
240 West Wells St Milwaukee
414-276-4122
MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM
(BUS)
This is the most economical way to tour our
city. The fare is $2.25, they accept change
and dollar bills. Route maps can be found
at www.ridemcts.com. Here are a couple
quick routes:
Green Line (G) bus picks up at the corner
of Wisconsin and Water. This bus stops on
different sides of the street depending upon
the time of day, check the posted sign. It travels
north through the Milwaukee neighborhoods
of the East Side past the UWM campus to
Bayshore Mall. It also travels south through
Walker’s Point, Bay View, and to the airport.
• Hertz Car Rental
804 North 4th St Milwaukee
414-272-8787
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
310 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 170A
414-223-3720
TAXI SERVICE
Call them to pick you up and deliver you to
your destination. Ask for a quote before you
have them come.
• Yellow Cab
414-271-1800
• American United Taxi Cab
& All City Veteran Taxi
414-220-5000
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DIVISION 1
GAME 1
FRIDAY 2:00 PM
GAME 2
FRIDAY 6:00 PM
GAME 3
GAME 4
GAME 5
GAME 6
GAME 7
GAME 8
SATURDAY 4:00 PM
Salem #1
B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls
SATURDAY 2:00 PM
Asheville #1
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
SATURDAY 12:00 PM
Fort Wayne #1
Denver Roller Dolls
SATURDAY 10:00 AM
ALL GAMES ON CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
*
November 8-10
FOR THE LOVE
OF FLAT TRACK.
BE THERE.
Windy City Rollers
Asheville #3
FRIDAY 8:00 PM
Richmond #2
Philly Roller Girls
Rat City Rollergirls
Salem #3
Fort Wayne #2
Ohio Roller Girls
Angel City Derby Girls
Richmond #3
FRIDAY 4:00 PM
Asheville #2
Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
London Rollergirls
Fort Wayne #3
Salem #2
Atlanta Rollergirls
Texas Rollergirls
Richmond #1
GAME 9
SATURDAY 8:30 PM
GAME 10
SATURDAY 6:30 PM
DIVISION 2
GAME 12
SUNDAY 2:00 PM
Sac City Rollers
Kalamazoo #2
SUNDAY 12:00 PM
D2: 3RD PLACE
Blue Ridge Rollergirls
Des Moines #2
GAME 11
SUNDAY 4:00 PM
D2: FINAL GAME
Santa Cruz Derby Girls
Kalamazoo #1
Des Moines #1
Jet City Rollergirls
Loser Game 10
Loser Game 9
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
4th PLACE
3rd PLACE
2nd PLACE
CHAMPION
4th PLACE
3rd PLACE
2nd PLACE
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FOOD & DINING OPTIONS
Milwaukee’s immigrant culture remains alive
and well and gives the city one of the most
diverse dining stages in the Midwest. You’re
sure to find options to satisfy all palates organic, vegan, vegetarian, carnivores, and
more. Listed below are a few options to use as
a reference. If you’d like a local’s favorite haunt,
ask your wrangler!
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
• Starbucks - 509 W Wisconsin Ave
Open daily 6 AM
• Turner Hall Restaurant - 1038 North 4th St Open daily at 11 AM, closed Sunday
• Potbelly Sandwiches - 135 West Wisconsin
Ave - Open daily at 11 AM, delivery available
• Rock Bottom Brewery - 740 North
Plankinton Ave - Open daily at 11 AM, late
night dining available
HEALTHY OPTIONS NEARBY
• Milwaukee Public Market - 400 N Water St Open Friday 10 AM - 8 PM, Saturday 8
AM - 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM. A great
downtown destination. Plenty of one of a
kind products and freshly made prepared
foods. Not too far of a walk if you have some
time to kill.
• Beans and Barley - 1901 E North Ave - Open
daily 8 AM - 9 PM. Locally owned restaurant,
deli, and specialty store. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner served with plenty of vegetarian,
vegan and gluten free items available. Pro:
Right across the street from a Whole Foods
Con: Sunday mornings can be a bit of wait.
• National Cafe - 839 W National Ave Open
7 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3
PM Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast, lunch,
strong coffee, and deli offerings. Serves
some awesome local organic food with
many veg friendly items.
GROCERY STORES
• Metro Market - 1123 N Van Buren St Open daily 7 AM - 10 PM
• Pick ‘n Save - 605 East Lyon St Open daily 6 AM - 11 PM
• Whole Foods - 2305 N Prospect Ave Open daily 8 AM - 10 PM
• Milwaukee Brat House - 1013 N Old World
Third St - Open daily at 11 AM, late night
dining available
• Grand Avenue Mall Food Court - 275 West
Wisconsin Ave - Open 10 AM - 7 PM Friday,
10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, 11 PM - 5 PM Sunday
Don’t let the big empty mall fool you. There
is a food court on the third floor with a
decent selection of restaurants if you’re
looking to please a group of people. (You
won’t be disappointed by Jake’s Deli!)
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FOOD WORTH GETTING IN THE CAR FOR
• Classic Slice Pizza - Super rad roller
derby owned pizza parlor in Milwaukee’s
beautiful Bay View neighborhood. - 2797 S
Kinnickinnic Ave - Tuesday - Saturday 11 AM
- 12 AM, Sunday - Monday 11 AM - 10 PM
• Gloriosos Italian Market - Old world Italian
specialties, fresh bakery, and awesome
sandwiches located on Brady St along with
loads of local shops and fun bars. 1011 E Brady
St - Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM, Saturday
8 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
NECESSITIES
• Walgreens - 275 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 1108
Open Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM,
Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
HEALTH CLUBS
• Gold’s Gym Milwaukee - 735 N Water St Open Monday - Thursday 4:30 AM - 11 PM,
Friday 4:30 AM - 9 PM, Saturday - Sunday
7 AM - 7 PM
• Planet Fitness - 101 W Wisconsin Ave #150 Open and staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week
• SNAP - 1815 N Farwell Ave - Open 24 hours,
7 days a week
• Ashley’s Que - Award winning barbeque in
Walker’s Point near a small handful of gay
bars. 124 W National Ave - Tuesday - Friday
11 AM - 12 PM, Sunday 12 PM - 10 AM
• Fuel Cafe - Milwaukee’s moto-cafe located
in the Riverwest neighborhood specializes in
espresso and tasty sandwiches. 818 E Center
St - Monday - Friday 7 AM - 10 PM, Saturday
- Sunday 8 AM - 10 PM
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MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS
Like many cities its size, Milwaukee is a mosaic
of neighborhoods, each with its own character
and flavor. We have listed a few of our favorites
here, with those closest to the Hyatt listed first.
There is awesome stuff to see and do! Ask
at the front desk of your hotel for details, or
visit onmilwaukee.com. They have a general
description of Milwaukee neighborhoods as
well as maps and city information:
• Downtown/Third Ward: (The Hyatt is
downtown, the Third Ward is a ten minute
walk south and east.)
TRANSPORTATION
• Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee corridor real-time
highway conditions: GCM Travel-Milwaukee
• Downtown parking information and
interactive parking finder:
ParkMilwaukee.com
• Airline schedules, maps and information
about Milwaukee’s international airport:
General Mitchell International Airport
• Southeastern Wisconsin public
transportation: Your Other Wheels
• Transit, trails, ferries, bike routes, etc., to and
around Milwaukee: Milwaukee Without a Car
WALKING
• Our campus’s Walk Score is 95 out of 100 a “Walker’s Paradise!”
• Bay View: (10 minute drive south of Hyatt)
• The East Side/Riverwest: (5-10 minute drive
north of Hyatt)
BIKING
• Milwaukee By Bike
For information on things to see and do in
Milwaukee, check out the following Website:
onmilwaukee.com, milwaukeefood.com,
expressmilwaukee.com, yelp.com, or ask your
friendly team wrangler for suggestions!
• Wisconsin Bike Maps
CITY GUIDES
• Hotels, restaurants, attractions, events,
maps, convention services and official visitor
information: Visit Milwaukee
• Hotels nearby: ConcertHotels.com
• Dining, entertainment, attractions, events,
etc, with reviews and commentary:
OnMilwaukee.com
• Attractions, events, transportation,
government, media and more:
Milwaukee Blue
• Downtown shopping:
www.milwaukeedowntown.com
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CAMPING
• The only camping facility within Milwaukee
County (5 miles from the Wisconsin Center
via the Hank Aaron State Trail)
• Wisconsin State Fair RV Park
• State Park Campgrounds
(Kettle Morraine State Forest North & South
Units, Kohler-Andrea, Harrington Beach &
Pike Lake State Parks, Richard Bong State
Recreation Area)
• Private Campgrounds
• Waukesha County Park camping
• Racine County Park camping
BUSINESS INFORMATION
• U.S. Census Bureau “Quick Tables” economic
data for Milwaukee/Racine CMSA:
www.census.gov
• Market data, demographics, economic
indicators and consumer spending in
Milwaukee: Milwaukee Department of
City Development
• General business information, media lists
and more: Metro Milwaukee Association
of Commerce
• Portal to information about metropolitan
Milwaukee: MetroMilwaukee.org
OTHER INFORMATION
• Milwaukee’s downtown, and Public Service
Ambassadors on the street to assist visitors:
Milwaukee Downtown
• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee’s
metropolitan daily newspaper: JSOnline.com
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Afterparty Information
Friday
Turner Hall Restaurant
(1038 North 4th Street)
Located one block North of our venue Turner
Hall Restaurant offers good beer and local
food. The clubhouse (one of their dining areas)
became a gathering place with décor including
unique murals, stained glass and architectural
details. On the other side of the venue you can
expect a DJ with an area for dancing as well as
a place to sit and have a conversation.
Saturday & Sunday
Turner Hall Ballroom
(1032 North 4th Street)
Constructed in 1882, this national historical
landmark began as a showplace for panoramic
painters and immigrant artists who dominated
the Milwaukee art scene throughout the early
1900’s. Located in the heart of downtown, one
block north of our venue on the East side of the
street, the 7,000 square foot ballroom offers two
bars, and plenty of space to dance and enough
versatility to sit and chat amongst friends.
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Important Locations
Here are the most important locations:
Venue, hotels, and afterparties!
1. Hilton Milwaukee City Center
4. U.S. Cellular Arena
2. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
5. Turner Hall Restaurant
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Milwaukee Downtown
6. Turner Hall Ballroom
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