STAYCATIONS

POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINO

Milwaukee's beloved casino makes for a fun weekend of gaming, relaxation and fun. Book a suite in the hotel if you want to make a weekend of it, or plan an evening of fun. There are 2,500 slot machines, three dozen table games, blackjack, baccarat, craps and more. The hotel and casino is in the process of finishing a $100 million renovation to its third floor, adding a new bar and coffeehouse, as well as a new restaurant, Rock & Brews. That's on top of the three other restaurants in the building: Ruyi, serving Asian cuisine, Canal Street Café, serving breakfast, and the newly reopened Dream Dance steakhouse. Plus, this winter, Potawatomi is introducing sports betting, making it one of the few casinos in the state to offer it. paysbig.com

THE PFISTER HOTEL

The Pfister Hotel needs no introduction. It's one of the most historic and luxurious hotels in Milwaukee, and an ideal spot for a weekend of pampering. There's plenty to do: spend a day getting customized treatments at the WELL Spa + Salon, indulge in dinner at Mason Street Grill, enjoy a drink at Blu, the 23rd-floor cocktail bar with a skyline view, or soak in the atmosphere of the Lobby Lounge. The central location makes it a stylish headquarters for a weekend exploring Downtown and the East Side.

SAINT KATE – THE ARTS HOTEL

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel is worth a stop for the dining alone. There's ARIA, serving artisanal American cuisine; Proof Pizza; The Dark Room's secret, private dining space; and Giggly Champagne and Wine Bar, the only champagne bar in Milwaukee. Located in the heart of the Theater District, Saint Kate is a quick stroll away from the Marcus Performing Arts Center, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Pabst Theater and more. The hotel has multiple carefully curated art exhibition spaces, including a satellite location of the Museum of Wisconsin

Art. And, if they're available, you can book one of Saint Kate's four canvas rooms custom-designed by local artists.