My wife and I are headed to Milwaukee later this week to visit some friends, and then drive over to Madison to see Ohio State play Wisconsin in football. I would love to visit any good hobby shops that are in the area. Please let me know your favorites. Thanks in advance.
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Sommerfeld's Trains, in Butler (just outside of Milwaukee). A "must visit" shop when you're in the area. Tell Jack Sommerfeld I said "Hi"!
And all the best to the Buckeyes as well! 
Milwaukee Area Hobby shops
(all close to Interstate exits)
Sommerfeld’s, Butler, WI (NW Milwaukee) www.sommerfelds.com
From Hwy 45 north, Hampton Avenue exit, then west about ½ mile.
Large selection of Lionel and MTH, some HO and N.
Jack and Matt both knowledgeable of their products.
Southside Trains, Milwaukee Southeast www.southsidetrains.com
From I94, Howard Avenue exit, then east about ½ mile to Howell Avenue, south on Howell about two blocks.
No O gauge, HO and N only. Tom is knowledgeable and had been with Sommerfeld’s prior to opening his own shop.
Greenfield News and Hobby, Milwaukee Southwest http://www.greenfieldnewsandhobby.com/
From I894, eastbound – exit 84th Street, south to Layton Avenue, and then east to 68th street, westbound – exit 60th Street, south to Layton Avenue, and then west to 68th street.
Some Lionel and MTH, mostly HO and N. Good selection of plastic kits and diecast vehicles and aircraft. Arts and crafts supplies.
Hiawatha Hobbies, Waukesha (west of Milwaukee) http://www.hiawathahobbies.com/
South of I94, exit Grandview Blvd, then south to Silvernail Road, west to shopping mall on north side of street. Good selection of O, HO, N, and Z.
Larry
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