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Revel in luxury on a romantic date at the Pfister Hotel, the premier downtown hotel and epitome of grand elegance. Built in 1893, you will be astounded by the extraordinary architecture and amazed by the extensive Victorian art collection. Just three blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan, the Pfister is surrounded by dining and nightlife options that you and your loved one will enjoy.

Think all operas are tragedies? Be proven wrong at the Skylight Opera Theatre, known for its light, comedic operas. Uplifting performances are done in an all-English repertoire rather than traditional Italian. Since 1959, Skylight has produced 30 world and three American premieres, over 70 original cabaret shows and 29 touring productions.

Celebrate North America's largest outdoor French themed festival in downtown Milwaukee! Bastille Days is held annually in July and features impromptu street performances, roaming minstrels, a variety of musical entertainment and a signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica. Runners and walkers kick off the festival with the "Storming of the Bastille," a 5-K run and two mile walk.