Lifestyle Milwaukee's Most Beautiful Photos of 2016

While the consensus seems to be that 2016 couldn’t end quickly enough, Milwaukee was still a beautiful place to spend it for many of those 365 days. And here’s the proof -- these gorgeous photos (thanks Instagram!) allow us to look back on and remind ourselves that, hey, even when things aren’t going great, at least we live in a pretty awesome (looking) city.

A photo posted by Steve (@hip_hipster_ray) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:50am PST

If you can get up early enough, the sunrise over the lake is worth missing a few non-waking moments.

A photo posted by Jonathan (@jonny9mil) on Jul 2, 2016 at 9:03am PDT

That takes some serious backwards writing skill. Having a mirror helps!

A photo posted by All About Those Visuals (@w0lffl0w) on Sep 22, 2016 at 5:35pm PDT

The Riverwalk looking good as always not matter the time of day.

A photo posted by John Cary (@johncaryjr) on Nov 25, 2016 at 7:01am PST

The Calatrava for minimalists.

A photo posted by DearMKE (@dearmke) on Apr 29, 2016 at 12:12pm PDT

Every Milwaukeean should make the trek out to the Red Lighthouse at least once.

A photo posted by Sararose Wheeler (@saraluko) on May 9, 2016 at 12:52pm PDT

We dare you to not drool over Oscar’s Frozen Custard (even in the winter).

A photo posted by Jonathan (@jonny9mil) on Sep 7, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

Is anyone else worried that Stay Puft Marshmallow Man might show up?

A photo posted by Steve (@hip_hipster_ray) on Apr 2, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT

That light can make even the most non-descript parts of downtown beautiful.

A photo posted by Will Skaggs (@willskaggsphotos) on Dec 16, 2016 at 3:58pm PST

A Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned served by the fine folks at Blackbird Bar.

A photo posted by annie (@anibnannee) on Dec 11, 2016 at 5:11pm PST

MKE's City Hall is a state treasure especially during the holiday season.

A photo posted by Milwaukee's Igers (@mke_illgrammers) on Jun 9, 2016 at 6:07am PDT

No, this is not some tropical island. This indeed MKE.

A photo posted by Michelle Xiong (@michelle.xiong.33) on Jun 19, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

The skyline over Lake Michigan had some big changes this year.

A photo posted by aaavalos (@aaavalos) on Sep 8, 2016 at 10:17am PDT

Even our storms can be beautiful, especially once they’re over.

A photo posted by Milwaukee | Jon M. | Chicago (@jmke.photography) on Jun 19, 2016 at 4:10pm PDT

Some think this sculpture might be an eyesore to some, but it's looking pretty good from this angle.

A photo posted by Nick Kallman (@nk_pictures) on Oct 13, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT

Fall on the Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park.

A photo posted by Lowlands Grand Cafes (@lowlandsgrandcafes) on Dec 21, 2016 at 1:38pm PST

If this pile of meat and carbs from Cafe Benelux isn't pretty to you, you probably not a local.

A photo posted by Audrey Bauer (@audreyannebauer) on Nov 17, 2016 at 8:24pm PST

This little snail calls The Mitchell Park Domes its home.

A photo posted by Justin Hernandez (@justinrhernandez) on Dec 26, 2016 at 7:07am PST

We love our city but sometimes we need a big, bold reminder of the state in which we live.

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