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Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee [1] is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, United States. The city's population is 602,782 with an estimated total of 1,689,572 in the Milwaukee metropolitan area (2006). The city of Milwaukee is the 22nd largest city in the United States. The city is located in the southeastern portion of the state on the western shore of Lake Michigan.

[edit] Understand

Milwaukee is home to some of America's most instantly recognized corporations such as Miller Brewing and Harley Davidson. Harley holds an enormous celebration on every fifth anniversary attracting riders (and celebrity riders such a Jay Leno) by the millions to Milwaukee each time. The 105th anniversary was in 2008, the 110Th is the next, in 2013.

Milwaukee was once the home to four of the world's largest breweries (Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller), and was the number one beer producing city in the world for many years. Despite the decline in its position as the world's leading beer producer after the loss of three of those breweries, its one remaining major brewery, Miller Brewing Company remains a key employer by employing over 2,200 of the city's workers. This has earned the city the nickname "Brew City" and its identification with and foundness for the stuff remains strong as ever.

Milwaukee has advertised itself as the "City of Festivals," especially emphasizing an annual summer party along the lakefront called Summerfest [2]. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest music festival in the world", Summerfest attracts about a million visitors a year to its twelve stages. Smaller ethnic festivals throughout the summer celebrate Milwaukee's strong German, Native American, African-American, Italian, Irish [3], Greek, Serbian, Croatian, Latino, Arabic, Asian, French and Polish heritage.

[edit] Get in

There is an array of almost every transportation mode thinkable to get in. The cheapest way is by bus, but many travelers prefer the comfort and convenience of air, train or boat travel. Chicago, the third largest city in the USA, is less than 100 miles away.

[edit] By Plane

Milwaukee is served by Mitchell International Airport (IATA: MKE), [4].

[edit] Airlines

Concourse C

  • Air Canada [5]
  • American Airlines/American Eagle [6]
  • AirTran Airways [7] is the second largest carrier at the airport and offers low fares service on full-size aircraft.
  • United [8]
  • US Airways [9]

Concourse D

  • Frontier [10]
  • Midwest Airlines [11], frequently rated #1 in domestic air service, is based at Mitchell International Airport.
  • Southwest Airlines (service begins Nov. 1, 2009)[12]

Concourse E

Direct international flights are offered mutliple times daily from Canada, and seasonally from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Other international travelers will have to connect or fly to Chicago and take ground transportation.

There are non-stop flights to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Appleton, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Bullhead City, Cancun, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Flint, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madison, Manistee, Marquette, Memphis, Minneapolis St Paul, Nashville, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Rhinelander, St Louis, Tampa, Toronto and Washington [15].

Transportation options to the city:

  • Amtrak Hiatwatha train, only 7 times daily. $6.
  • MCTS Route 80, frequent service 5 AM to Midnight. $2.
  • Coach USA, at least hourly. $6.
  • Go Airport Shuttle, shared taxi-van shuttle. Approximately $12 to Downtown.

[edit] Alternative Airports

Chicago's main airports (O'Hare-ORD or Midway-MDW) can be cheaper or easier alternatives, especailly for destinations not served from Milwaukee. There is a direct shuttle from both of the Chicago airports to Milwaukee Intermodal Station (O'Hare to Milwaukee $23, Midway to Milwaukee $36) run by Wisconsin Coach Lines [16]. It is possible take a CTA 'eL' train from either of the Chicago airports to Chicago Union Station($2) and then go on to Milwaukee with either bus or Amtrak saving time or money in some cases. However, many flights arrive at Chicago after or near the time that shuttle or rail service end for the day.

[edit] By train

Amtrak [17] serves downtown and an airport station. The newly remodeled Milwaukee Intermodal station offers connectivity to inter-city bus services and is located downtown a short distance from many attractions and hotels.

[edit] Hiawatha

The Hiawatha [18] has 7 daily round trips to Chicago. It offers the quickest travel time to Chicago, power outlets at your seat, a quiet car, and snack & beverage service. It runs between Milwaukee Downtown Intermodal Station, stops at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Sturtevant(Racine) WI, Glenview IL, and arrives downtown Chicago Union Station. $22.

[edit] Empire Builder

The Empire Builder [19] has 1 daily round trip from Chicago through Milwaukee to Seattle/Portland, via Central Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Fargo, Spokane and many other smaller cities. The Empire Builder only stops at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station. Passengers wishing to reach Mitchell Airport must change trains to the Hiawatha at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

[edit] By car

I-94 comes in from Madison to the west, and continues to Chicago to the south. I-43 will get you to the city from Green Bay from the north, and continues south-west to Rockford.

[edit] By boat

The Lake Express [20] is a modern high speed ferry that operates several daily trips across Lake Michigan to Muskegon, MI. The ferry docks on the south side of the port near Bayview. No winter service.

[edit] By bus

Milwaukee has a fast growing and competetive bus market. Over the past three years the number of carriers and capacity has more than doubled. Book a few weeks ahead online for the best prices. Most buses stop at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (where all trains stop as well) on St Paul Street on the south edge of Downtown Milwaukee. Chartered tours of Milwaukee are also arranged from cities in the region. There are also casino charters from across the Midwest.

  • Badger Coaches, 635 N James Lovell St. (Between Wisconsin and Michigan Avenues. This service is the only company NOT departing from the Intermodal Station.), [21]. Operates six scheduled services to Madison daily, with a few local stops inbetween. $17-$19.  edit
  • Greyhound, (Located at the Intermodal Station), ☎ +1-414-272-2156, [22]. Open 24h/day, every day. Greyhound has extensive bus services to most medium and large cities in the region. In additionally there are stops on request at 84 & O'Connor, at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and at some suburban locations. Chicago $6-$16 / Madison $13-$23 / Minneapolis $37-$61.  edit
  • Indian Trails, (Located at the Intermodal Station), [23]. Daily service from Milwaukee to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Onward connections are available. Buses have WIFI and power outlets.  edit
  • Jefferson Lines, (Located at the Intermodal Station), [24]. Operates daytime scheduled service between Milwaukee and Minneapolis, with interim stops across the state. Jefferson prides itself on its 'eco-freindly' new coaches. Connections are available at Minneapolis. Minneapolis $34-$53.  edit
  • Megabus, On 5th Street just north of St Paul Avenue (Opposite the Intermodal Station downtown), [25]. Megabus offers a six time daily round trip service to Chicago, and twice daily to Minneapolis. Intermediate stop at Ryan Road Park & Ride lot (I-94 & W Ryan Road, NE Corner), located to the northeast of the interchange. Buses have WIFI. Chicago $1-$20 / Minneapolis $1-$52.  edit
  • Wisconsin Coach, On 5th Street just north of St Paul Avenue (Opposite the Intermodal Station downtown), ☎ 877-324-7767 (), [26]. Wisconsin Coach offers 14 busses daily, departing ever hour, to Ohare and Midway airports starting at around 4AM. There are several pickup points including the Intermodal Station, 4960 S 13th Street, and Mitchell Airport. $26.  edit

[edit] Get around

Getting around in Milwaukee is easy. Block numbers are consistent across the city, including most of the suburbs, starting roughly where the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers meet. All numbered streets run north-south, increasing in number as you head west from 1st Street. Most named streets go east-west, with the notable exception of streets east of 1st Street. Standard blocks are 1/8th of a mile long north to south, and 1/12th of a mile east to west. Parking Downtown and on the East Side as well in some suburban business districts costs money. Visitors parking overnight on City streets should call the city at (414)286-8300 by 1 A.M. to request parking premission.

[edit] By public transit

[edit] Milwaukee County

Milwaukee's bus system, MCTS [27], has an extensive coverage area (85% of Milwaukee County) and core routes with very frequent service. Outlying suburbs have shorter hours, slower and less-frequent service. Express buses called "freeway flyers" provide excellent service from park and ride lots across the county to Downtown as well as to Brewers games (MLB) and festivilles saving you the hassle of traffic, parking and worries of drunk driving. Express buses called "UBuses" respectively offer service to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

[edit] Fares
  • Cash: $2
  • Weekly Pass: $16 (Valid Sunday 5am - Sunday 5am)
  • 10 tickets: $16 (No expiration)
  • Reduced Fare: $1 (Children 6-11, seniors 65+ with medicare card, passengers with disabilities.)
  • Premium Fare: Applicable fare plus 50 cents. (Freeway Flyers, denoted in green on a bus stop sign)
  • Festival Shuttles: $6 round trip. (Paid in cash on inbound trip.)

Drivers only except exact cash fare. If you do not have exact change you will not have any choice but to pay extra. Drives do not sell passes or tickets. One week passes and ten ride ticket packs are only available from outlets displaying an MCTS sticker. (Mostly grocery stores.)

Cash or ticket fare includes a one hour transfer, make sure to ask the driver for a transfer-ticket it if they don't automatically give you one. This transfer will allow you to board as many buses as you wish before the time runs out.

Milwaukee's 500 low-floor buses feature Transit TV [28] monitors that have a constant display of the upcoming stops along the route, verbally and visually announced approximately half a block in advance. If the information system isn't working or if you need any information don't hesitate to ask the bus operator for help. They know the city well and will be happy to give you directions or call your stop.

Many buses terminate at the MCTS Downtown Transit Center located across from the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, or kitty-corner from the famous Calatrava wing of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

[edit] Tourist "Trolley"

Trolley Loop [29] is a frequent scheduled trolley bus service sponsored by local businesses. Rides are free though service is seasonal.

[edit] Regional Services

[edit] Ozaukee County

The Ozaukee County Express runs from Downtown Milwaukee (some service also to Milwaukee's South Side) North along the I-43 corridor. Ozuakee County Transit [30] also offers shared-ride taxi services.

[edit] Washington County

Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE) [31]

[edit] Wisconsin Coach Lines

Wisconsin Coach Lines [32] offer service from Racine and Kenosha in the south to Downtown Milwaukee, and from Wakesha and Mukwanigo in the west to Downtown Milwaukee and to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

[edit] By bicycle

Milwaukee was awarded Bronze status from the Leauge of American Bicyclists in 2004 and it was renewed in 2009. A bike map is available from the city online [33] or for sale at local shops. Weather primitting Milwaukee is a very plesant place to bicycle. There are several main sperated bike lanes and network of leasurely trails called the Oak Leaf Trail some are even limited access paths (think bike freeway) as well as 65 miles of on-street bike lanes and 75 miles of signed bike routes (the city is aimed raise that number to several hundred miles of on-street bike lanes as streets are re-paved).

Bicycle Rental and Tour Companies

  • Milwaukee Bike and Skate Rental [34] a kisok in Vetrans Park on the Lake Michigan shore, just north of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
  • Brew City Bike Tours [35] offer rental as well as tours including Pub Spin, Bite 'n Bike and History 101.
  • POWWOW [36] offer tours across the state.

It is fairly easy to find a used bike in good working condition at local thrift stores, which is much cheaper than renting if you are going to be staying in the city for any length of time.

Bicycle Shops are also often willing to do rentals, and also sell high-quality products that are often locally made:

  • Ben's Cycle / Milwaukee Bicycle Company [37] sells top-noch locally made bicycles and has the best selection of track and fixed gear equiptment in the Midwest.

All MCTS buses have bicycle racks which are free to use with bus fare, so if you get tierd, lost, the weather turns bad or whatever you can get on the bus and ride home that way.

[edit] By taxi

While there are plenty of taxis to meet demand, do not expect to simply flag one down. With the notable exceptions of queues at larger hotels, the airport, train- and bus stations, largely attended events and most of the downtown area, you should call for one. They are not cheap. The number one company is Yellow Cab, at 414-271-1800, with the phone numbers of other taxi companies available here: [38].

[edit] By car

While it is possible to use the bus to go to many suburbs, some tourists prefer driving. Parking outside the Downtown/East Side are is a overall a non-issue. Traffic conditions may vary, especially in the next few years durning the reconstruction of the city's main freeway interchanges.

[edit][add listing] See

Windhover Hall, entrance to Milwaukee Art Museum
Windhover Hall, entrance to Milwaukee Art Museum
  • US Bank Center, 777 E Wisconsin Ave. Built in 1973, the US Bank Center is the tallest building in Milwaukee, and the entire state of Wisconsin at 42 stories. Bud Selig, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, and former owner and team president of the Milwaukee Brewers has an office there.  edit
  • The Hoan Bridge Along with the US Bank building, the Hoan Bridge is one of the most recognizable Milwaukee landmarks. It is a tied arch bridge suspended over the port of Milwaukee on the Milwaukee river. Its part of I-794 that lead into downtown.
  • Pabst Brewery Complex, [39]. The former brewery sits on the north east side of downtown, adjacent to the Milwaukee Country Courthouse and overlooking I-43. It contains many wonderful "old world" style buildings. Though the brewery is no longer in operation it still remains an icon of the city and what it once was. It is currently under renovation and is targeted to be developed into restaurants, entertainment venues, stores, housing and offices.  edit
  • The Domes complex in Mitchell Park [40] is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The three huge glass domes serve as the city's horticultural gardens, and house a desert habitat, a rainforest, and varying themed exhibits. Mitchell Park is located at the intersection of S Layton Blvd. & W Pierce St.
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum's Santiago Calatrava-designed addition is another of Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark, and the bird-like wings of the building's Quadracci Pavilion open and close several times each day, depending on the weather. The War Memorial which the museum is connected to was designed by the architect Eero Saarinen, and worth a look as well. At the time of its building it was considered state of the art as well. For more information on this world class museum, check the Arts & Culture section of this article.
  • Milwaukee's City Hall was the city's most important landmark before the completion of the Calatrava addition to the museum. This beautiful building is located at the intersection of N Water St. and E Wells St. The architecture is heavily influenced by that of Germany, which is a symbol of Milwaukee's large German immigrant population at the turn of the century.
  • St. Josaphat Basilica on the city's south side was built by the city's Polish community from the dismantled materials of the Old Chicago Customs House and Post Office. Each block was carefully measured and numbered for a best fit in the new design so that hardly any stone was re-cut or went to waste. In the end, even the original ornamental bronze railings, lighting fixtures, and doorknobs of the customs house were used to furnish St. Josaphat. Opulently decorated and designed, it is perhaps one of the finest examples of the so called "Polish Cathedral" style of church architecture in North America.
  • The Allen-Bradley Clock-tower underneath it sits the home of Rockwell Automation. It is instantly recognizable from I-43 between downtown and the south side of Milwaukee. It is the largest four-sided clock in the world.
  • The Fonzie Statue is located at east side of the Milwaukee River, just south of Wells Street,on the RiverWalk. His hair will always be in place, he doesn’t mind if you touch the leather and he’s far too heavy to jump the shark. Thought Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli of Happy Days couldn’t get any cooler? Meet the bronze Fonz on Milwaukee's River Walk!

[edit] Arts & culture

  • Bradley Center, [41]
  • Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, [42]
  • Pabst Theater, [43]
    • Riverside Theater, owned by Pabst Theater
    • Turner Hall, owned by Pabst Theater
  • Milwaukee Theater, [44]
  • Milwaukee Repertory Theater, [45].
  • Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater, [46].
  • Oriental Cinema Theatre, [47]
  • Downer Cinema Theatre, [48]
  • Marcus Cinemas,[49]
  • Milwaukee Art Museum, [50].
  • Eisner American Museum of Advertising and Design, [51]
  • America's Black Holocaust Museum, [52].
  • Milwaukee Public Museum, [53].
  • Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin, [54].
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum, [55]
  • Charles Allis Art Museum, [56]
  • Ten Chimneys, [57]

[edit] Sports

Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee is famous for its sports teams, particulary Baseball & Basketball. Home run slugger Hank Aaron hit most of his home runs in Milwaukee. Additionally, the Bucks are the youngest team to ever win a NBA title. There are a variety of professional and college sport teams in the area including the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, UW-Milwaukee Panthers and the Marquette University Golden Eagles.

  • Milwaukee Brewers - The Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee's MLB franchise, plays at Miller Park just outside downtown. Their former home, County Stadium was torn down to make way for Miller Park. The Brewers were formally owned by Bud Selig, commisioner of Major League Baseball. [58]
  • Milwaukee Bucks - The Bucks, an NBA team, play at the Bradley Center in Downtown. They are owned by Senator Herb Kohl.[59]
  • Milwaukee Admirals - A AHL hockey franchise, formally a member of the IHL. This team shares the Bradley Center with the Bucks. [60]
  • Milwaukee Wave - North America's longest continuously operating professional soccer club. They complete in the Major Indoor Soccer League and play home games at the U.S. Cellular Arena. [61]]
  • Milwaukee Bonecrushers are a team of the Continental Indoor Football League, est 2008. They play their home games at the U.S. Cellular Arena. This is Milwaukee's second attempt at an indoor football franchise, the first since the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League folded in 2001.Well-known Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown signed a three-year contract to be the team's inaugural head coach.
  • The Milwaukee Mile Its premier distinction is as the oldest operating motor speedway in the world, hosting at least one auto race every year since 1903. The track is located at the grounds for the Wisconsin State Fair. The track has held events sanctioned by major sanctioning bodies, such as the American Automobile Association, USAC, CART/Champ Car World Series, NASCAR, and the IndyCar Series. There have also been many races in regional series such as ARTGO.
  • College Basketball - A variety of college basketball teams play in the area including the Marquette Golden Eagles [62] of the Big East Conference and the Milwaukee Panthers [63] of the Horizon League.

[edit] Neighborhoods

  • Juneautown and Kilbourntown/Westown - These two neighborhoods, which sit across the Milwaukee River from each other, form the larger area generally known as "downtown." Juneautown, between the lake and the river, is the financial heart of the city, as well as the place where Milwaukee was born. The city's tallest building, the 601-foot USBank Tower, is located here along the lake, as are a number of the city's most architecturally significant buildings, including the Cathedral of St. John and Milwaukee's City Hall. There are a number of coffee shops and restaurants, but the area mostly closes down after business hours. Across the river, Kilbourntown (or Westown) serves as the city's entertainment center. here you will find attractions such as the Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee's primary convention center. Nearby are the Grand Avenue Mall, the Milwaukee Theater, and the Bradley Center. Many of the city's hotels are located here as well, as are a number of excellent restaurants and clubs. While none of the city's tall buildings have public observatories, you can get a fantastic view from Polaris [64], the revolving restaurant perched atop the Hyatt Regency in the heart of Kilbourntown. The Riverwalk lines both sides of the Milwaukee River through the downtown area, and is home to a number of pieces of public art, as well as some of the city's most popular restaurants.
  • Walker's Point Founded by George Walker in June of 1835 as a fur trading post, Walker's settlement was combined with Juneautown and Kilbourntown to become the City of Milwaukee in 1846. Walker also contributed to the building of the city's first streetcar line in 1859. Today there are several popular restaurants, and bars; residents of the area enjoy a vibrant nightlife.
  • Historic Third Ward - This small district, located directly to the south of Juneautown, is Milwaukee's version of the trendy urban "warehouse district." The streets of the Third Ward are lined with 19th and early 20th-century warehouse buildings which have been converted into lofts and offices. At street level, chic shops and restaurants are commonplace. The area is also an entertainment hub. The Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design [65] is located at 208 N. Water Street, just blocks from the Broadway Theater Center, home of the Skylight Opera [66]. On the ward's southern boundary -the Milwaukee River - one can find the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (or just MIAD [67]), which is the centerpiece of the city's art scene. On Gallery Night, which occurs once every three months, the Third Ward hums with activity, as it is home to the city's largest collection of art galleries. The Third Ward is also home to the newest section of the Riverwalk, which offers some fantastic views of the downtown skyline.
  • Martin Luther King Drive - A period of urban renewal has revitalized this neighborhood with brand new restaurants, coffee houses and jazz, blues and neo-soul lounges. It is known as the epicenter of African-American commerce in Wisconsin. From downtown, simply continue north on Old World 3rd Street which turns into Martin Luther King Drive. The #19 bus runs the entire lenght of the street.
  • The East Side [68]. This neighborhood stretches from downtown to the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. It is home to elegant mansions, college students, and everything in between.
  • Riverwest - A neighborhood of transition. It was once, in part, the Puerto Rican area. Milwaukee used to be segrageted by the river, Riverwest is west of it and thus was a largely Black and Latino neighborhood. As Milwaukee has intigrated Riverwest has become an increasingly diverse neighborhood. Amongst the many hipsters one still find plenty of Puerto Rican families and grandmothers who can remember when it was even sometimes litterly forbidden for them to cross the bridge over the river. Now, one can even find expensive condos here and there too.From downtown take a number 10 bus north or east in the direction Bayshore or Capitol (or #14 in the direction Capitol) north to Locust or Center St. (or anywhere around there). Exit there and head west (east from the #14). If the weather is nice, just walk north from downtown with the river in the corner of your right eye until you reach Humboldt St. or Holton St. take one of these north.
  • Bay View - A vibrant area on the city's south shore with lots of neighborhood bars and restaurants. Number 15 bus south from downtown.
  • Historic Mitchell Street - The once Polish center is now home to some of Milwaukee's most vibrant hispanic culture. From downtown take any #54 bus and get off after it has turned onto Mitchell and gone over the freeway.

[edit] Parks

Because of Milwaukee's socialist past, it had one of the best public parks systems in the country. There are many great parks around the Milwaukee area!

    • Downtown
      • Cathedral Square Park - This park is a square towards the center of the city, bordered by Kilbourn on the North, Wells on the South, Jackson on the the East and Jefferson on the West. It is most notable for Jazz In the Park, free outdoor Jazz concerts on Thursday evenings during the summer [69].
      • Veteran's Park - This park is located by the lakefront, just north of the Art Museum and War Memorial. Veteran's Park includes a lagoon where you can rent a paddleboat, a kite store, and bike rentals.
    • East Side Home to the young, hip and open minded and not far from the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the second largest university in the state.
      • McKinley Marina & Beach - McKinley Park is a great place for people who want to fish or relax on the beach. Many people also love to stroll out on the giant breakwater that goes out into Lake Michigan. During the summer, there are plenty of fishermen here as well. An easy way to get to McKinley Park is to take the Brady Street pedestrian bridge over Lincoln Memorial Drive (from the Brady Street area), or just walk North from Veteran's Park.
      • Bradford Beach - This is one of the larger beaches in the Milwaukee area, and has recently seen an influx of money, upgrading the facility and increasing the quality of the experience.
      • Lake Park - Lake Park was designed and built by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same man who built Central Park in New York. It is one of Milwaukee's most beautiful parks and can be found by going up the hill (West) on the North end of Bradford Beach.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Breweries Milwaukee is known for its beer and thus nicked name "the Brew City". In several spots around the city, the smell of yeast from the beer factories is quite strong. Milwaukee was once the home to four of the world's largest breweries:Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller. For many years it was the number one beer producing city in the world. Of those four only Miller remains.
    • Miller-Coors Brewing Company offers excellent tours. And yes, you did read that correctly. Miller and Coors have recently merged together. The tour begins with a short video of famous Miller commercials, continues to the original brewery to demonstrate the growth and progress of the company, and finishes at a pub for a little beer-tasting. To set up a tour call (800)944-LITE or go to [70].
    • Sprecher Brewery [71] (maker of beer, rootbeer, & soda's) is a smaller brewery on Milwaukee's north side. They also offer tours, and tastings.
    • Lakefront Brewery [72] is another small, locally-owned microbrewery specializing in handmade beers in the tradition of early Milwaukee brewers. Located along the Milwaukee river just north of downtown.
    • Milwaukee Ale House[73]Founded by Local home brewers on October 17, 1997, the Milwaukee Ale House serves up live music, fresh beer and great food to the good people of Wisconsin and travelers from all over the world. Located in a brick and timber warehouse building downtown in the Historic Third Ward, we offer indoor and outdoor dining, six or more hand crafted beers, lunch and dinner everyday with late night food on the weekends. A second location in Grafton,WI.
    • Rock Bottom Brewery [74] Although it's not a Milwaukee original, but rather a national chain based out of Colordado, they couldnt resist opening a location among the beer elite. Located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk, 740 N. Plankinton ave.
    • Water Street Brewery [75]located on Milwaukee's infamous Water Street, it is both a microbrewery and restaurant with a second location in Delafield, west of the city.
    • Stonefly Brewing Co. a microbrewery and restaurant located on Milwaukee's East Side.
    • Delafield Brewhouse is another microbrewery and restaurant, located 20 miles west of Milwaukee.
      • Great Lakes Distillery[76] makes premium "Rehorst" vodkas, and gin. It is currently Wisconsins only distillery. They also brew a seasonal pumpkin ale, and are currently working on developing a type of absinthe. They offer tours on Fridays, and Saturdays. Located near the Walker's Point neighborhood just south of downtown.
        • Fun Fact: In the 1920s Chicago gangster activity came north to Milwaukee during the Prohibition era. Al Capone, noted Chicago mobster, owned a home in the Milwaukee suburb Brookfield, where moonshine was made. The house still stands on a street named after Capone.
  • Summerfest [77] Milwaukee used to be promoted as "The City of Festivals." To this day, there is a festival almost every weekend during the summer at the Henry Maier Festival Park, including various ethnic festivals, to Summerfest which holds the Guinness World Records title as the "World's Biggest Music Festival" attracting the worlds biggest bands, since 1999. Summerfest is held for 10 days every summer beginning at the end of June continuing into July.
  • Lake Michigan & the Milwaukee River
    • The Edelweiss I and II [78]offer elegant dinner cruises, and also late night party cruises on the Milwaukee river, departing from the 3rd St. and Highland intersection.
    • The Iroquois During the summer, the venerable Iroquois offers narrated sightseeing tours of the Milwaukee River, Harbor and Lake Michigan daily at 1PM and 3PM.
    • Sea Dog Sailing offers sailing trips out of McKinley Marina.
    • Wally's Charter Service [79] charter with captain Wally, and enjoy some of Lake Michigan's Salmon and Trout fishing.
  • The Milwaukee County Zoo is a world class zoo that features 2500 animals representing 300 species on 200 acres. Besides animal showcases, the zoo also features train tours, sea lion shows, and a dairy farm. Check with zoo schedules for fun special events like sleepovers at the zoo or trick-or-treating at the zoo on Halloween.

  • Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 Canal Street, ☎ 1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738), [80]. At the H-D Museum you can: Walk through a variety of exhibits that tell the stories of the extraordinary people, products, history and culture of Harley-Davidson. In addition to the fantastic motorcycle collection, stories are told through a variety of media - including photographs, videos, apparel, rare documents and other fascinating artifacts. Peek into a portion of the Archives, never before open to the public, and home base to more than 450 motorcycles, and hundreds of thousands of artifacts that the Archives team can pull from for Museum exhibits. Read the various personalized messages created by individuals worldwide on the Living the Legend rivets, found on the Living the Legend walls and plazas. Grab a bold American meal or snack from the on-site Restaurant and Cafe. Stroll around the 20 acre Museum site, enjoy the riverwalk or just sit back along the waterfront taking in the Milwaukee skyline. Check out the unique Museum-inspired items at The Shop. Examine the industrial architecture and attention to detail found both inside and outside of the Museum’s three buildings. Adults $16, Children $10, Seniors $12.  edit
  • Harley-Davidson Factory Tour (Powertrain Operations), 11700 W. Capitol Drvie, Wauwatosa, ☎ 1-877-883-1450, [81]. This factory closed down. The tour does not exist anymore. Your tour experience begins as soon as you walk through the door. Designed to immerse you in Harley-Davidson heritage, the tour center features a Harley-Davidson engine timeline - from the classic "Flathead" to the contemporary Twin Cam 88®. You'll also have the chance to sit on the latest Harley-Davidson and Buell models and visit the gift shop which features tour-related merchandise. The tour begins in the theater with a brief video on Motor Company history. Then it's on to the factory floor, where you'll watch Sportster and Buell powertrains take shape on the assembly line and see engines hot-tested to ensure they meet strict Harley-Davidson standards. You'll be guided through the Genuine Motor Parts and Screamin' Eagle® manufacturing processes and stop in the Engine Remanufacturing Department. Powertrain Operations on Capitol Drive is the only Harley-Davidson facility in Wisconsin offering public tours. So make plans today to see the place where Harley-Davidson motorcycles get their rumble. Tours are free and last approximately one hour. Tours begin at regular intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that you arrive early in the day, as we can experience capacity constraints. Tours are not offered on major holidays, or during production changes and year-end maintenance. Free.  edit
  • Milwaukee Riverwalk, [82]. The Milwaukee RiverWalk covers 3 miles along the Milwaukee River through the city's downtown and the Historic Third Ward. Because of its creation, the Milwaukee River has become a prominent downtown development area with a mix of high-end residential, commercial and recreational uses. Many Business, Bars, and Restaurants are located along the RiverWalk. Free.  edit
  • Milwaukee's Water Street, Water Street (Downtonwn Milwaukee), [83]. Head over to the library and dig up any old city directory. If you flip to the page listing businesses on Water Street, you'll find that this main downtown artery has always been home to dozens on taverns and, often, rowdy and raucous nightlife. If you think Water Street is crazy these days, you should have seen it under the administration of Mayor (all the time rosey) Rose.  edit
  • The Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue (...just west of the Marquette University Campus.), ☎ 414-931-0808, [84]. In 1892, the Flemish Renaissance Revival Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst, world famous beer baron, accomplished sea captain, real estate developer, philanthropist and patron of the arts, was completed. From the day the house was inhabited, it was considered the jewel of Milwaukee's famous avenue of mansions called Grand Avenue and represented the epitome of America's Gilded Age Splendor in Milwaukee. The Pabst Mansion is a testament to Pabst's success, his love of life and his German heritage. Boasting stunning interiors, elegant original furnishings, elaborate wall coverings, the finest wood craftsmanship, intricate ironwork, brilliant stained glass, and rare art, the Mansion helped make the 1890's the "Pabst Decade" in Milwaukee. Step back in time with a guided tour of the Pabst Mansion. Learn about the legacy of Captain Pabst, the craftsmanship and artistry of the house, and the history of Milwaukee. The Pabst Mansion is open to the public year round and offers both general admissions and group tour packages. Open year round. Centrally located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Mansion is open daily excluding major holidays. The Mansion is closed Mondays from mid-January through February. Guided and self-guided tours available. Special admission and self-guided tours apply during the Mansion's nationally recognized Victorian holiday celebration. Reservations not needed for general admission. HOURS/ADMISSION Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday noon - 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays mid-January ˆ February, and Easter) Open Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day! Adults: $8.  edit
  • The Petit National Ice Center is a renowned Olympic training center. It has a full ice-racing track and two hockey rinks. Public skate hours vary, but are usually in the evening. Skate rentals are available for a good price.
  • Wisconsin State Fair West Allis, a Milwaukee suburb, is home to the state fair grounds where every August the Wisconsin State Fair is held.
  • Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot (30 miles west of Milwaukee), ☎ (262) 968-4110, [85]. Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’40s. 2009 Season: May 5th – November 14th. Tuesdays – Saturdays, rain or shine. Call to reserve tour tickets.  edit

[edit] Learn

The Milwaukee Art Museum along the lakefront is renowned for its new Calatrava addition (2004). The giant bird-like structure juts out towards the lake and has been adopted as the new symbol of Milwaukee, featured on all of the flags and welcome signs. The Calatrava building is free to the public, and going just to appreciate the architecture and great views of the lake is recommended. Exhibits vary.

  • The Milwaukee Public Museum on downtown's westside is excellent for children and adults alike, containing exhibits on numerous topics including large historical dioramas, an IMAX theatre, and the largest planetarium in the state. Well-known permanent exhibits include a "Butterflies Alive" garden and the Streets of Old Milwaukee.
  • Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, located on the lakefront, is geared towards middle school children, with hands-on science experiments and exhibits.
  • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is situated right along the lakefront is excellent for young children.
  • Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Mitchell Park Domes offer atmospheric gardens or domes with flora from various climates.
  • Both the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum [86] are located in repurposed, East Side mansions. They are great stops as you explore the East Side neighborhood.
  • Milwaukee Career College [87] offers day and evening courses and is located at the corner of Highway 100 (Mayfair Road) and Burleigh Street in Wauwatosa.

[edit] Work

Milwaukee is home to several Fortune 500 companies; in fact, the metropolitan region (defined as the Milwaukee-West Allis-Waukesha area) was "ranked number five in the nation when measuring the number of Fortune 500 companies as a share of the population - just behind the number four Minneapolis-St. Paul region in Minnesota" [88]. The area has a wide employment base, with companies ranging from high-tech and specialty manufacturing firms (GE Medical, Harley Davidson) to retail and finance corporations (Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual).

Milwaukee Area Fortune 1000 Companies (As of 2004 ranking)

The Milwaukee-Racine metropolitan area was also rated one of the Top 20 Hot Cities for Entrepreneurs in 2005 [104].

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  • Grand Avenue The Shops of Grand Avenue has been providing an excellent selection of unique stores and exciting shopping, and dining in downtown Milwaukee since 1917. The Shops of Grand Avenue offers a magnificent mix of stores featuring local flavor and large national selection. With classical styles for the business professional, enticing furnishings for your home, and unique Milwaukee gifts, The Shops of Grand Avenue provides an impressive array of shopping options.
  • Milwaukee Public Market, located in the Third Ward, is an indoor market that sells produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables, candies, and flowers from local businesses.
  • Harley Davidson motorcycles are made in Wisconsin, and there are several plants in and around Milwaukee. Whether you are interested in buying a motorcycle or not, the retail stores are definitely places of interest. The House of Harley on Layton Avenue in Greenfield is a giant gallery of motorcycles from the past and present. You can also take a tour of the factory. Also see Hal's Harley, in New Berlin, Wisconsin Harley, in Oconomowoc, and many other dealers throught the Milwaukee area.

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Milwaukee's Old World Third Street along (and just West of) the Milwaukee River provides a richer variety of restaurants and also many of the more upscale restaurants (and clubs) in Milwaukee. Traditional Germanic and Mediterranean foods are the highlights. Brady Street, on the Northeast side, also has many nice restaurants and shops and consists of relatively inexpensive but high-quality restaurants, bakeries, and bars. Milwaukee St. between Wisconsin and Wells Streets offers many trendy and top rated restaurants in the city as well as an upscale nightlife for the after dinner drink. For a list of locations that Milwaukeans selected as their favorites try http://www.milwaukeesbest.org.

[edit] Budget

Apollo Cafe on Brady Street serves authentic Greek food that the whole family can enjoy: a variety of healthy yet tasty food. It'll make you wonder why these sorts of food aren't more popular. Just North of Brady Street on Farwell, try the "Cheesy Tomato" sandwich at Comet Cafe.

The best place to eat Mexican food on a budget in Milwaukee is Conejito's Place on 6th Street just north of National Avenue. Food is cheap, drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is one of the best in the city as far as Mexican restaurants go. In most cases you can eat and get a couple drinks for $10 dollars.

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  • The Safe House, 779 North Front St (just south of 150 E Wells St), ☎ (414) 271-2007, [105]. An elaborate spy themed restaurant that is infamous for requiring a password to enter. You enter through an alley, and can gain access even without the password, but you will be required to act silly to convince them to allow entrance. Once inside you will find one of the world's greatest museums to spying including numerous gadgets and displays. As you eat you will be able to watch video monitors of other patrons acting silly to gain entrance, just as you did.  edit

On the East Side, you can head over to the intersection of North and Oakland Avenues, where you'll find local favorites like Beans & Barley (healthy/organic), Pizza Man, Von Trier's (German), the BBC (bar & grill), and the Twisted Fork (pasta). Louisa's is also a great Italian restaurant.

A bit farther up Oakland Avenue near Locust Ave. (near the UW-Milwaukee Campus), you'll find an exciting variety of restaurants like the Oakland Trattoria (Mediterranean), Sharazad (Middle Eastern), Lula's Cafe (East African), Thai Kitchen, and Oakland Gyros (Greek).

[edit] Splurge

Sanford, on Jackson Street, is Zagat rated in the top eleven restaurants in the U.S. with a near perfect score of 29. It is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to achieve that honor and is widely considered to be the top restaurant in Milwaukee. Pricey, but exquisite.

Mader's, also on Old-World Third, provides traditional German cuisine in a fancy, historic atmosphere. It is somewhat expensive but well worth it.

Mimma's, on Brady Street, serves a sometimes Americanized version of Italian cuisine alongside authentic recipes. The atmosphere is lovely - a bit formal, yet warm. In addition to every pasta you can imagine it comes with an excellent array of wines, albeit expensive.

Five O'Clock Steakhouse, on State St., is considered to be one of the best steakhouses in America. The Chophouse (in the Hilton), The Capital Grille, and Mo's Steakhouse (all on Wisconsin Ave.) are also highly regarded high-end steakhouses.

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There's no shortage of night life in the Brew City. Milwaukeeans spend more (per capita) on entertainment than the citizenry of any other major American city, and you can bet that a good percentage of that entertainment is served in liquid form.

Trendy night life areas include Water Street, Milwaukee Street, and Old World Third St. in the heart of the city's downtown area, Brady Street and North Avenue on the Lower and Upper East Sides, respectively, and National Avenue to the south. RiverWest, a local hipster enclave, also offers a large variety of artsy drinking holes. Finally, Bay View has several bars scattered throughout the neighborhood, but many are located along Kinnickinnic Ave.

The city is also the unofficial Capital of the Corner Bar; no matter where you go in Milwaukee, there's sure to be a neighborhood bar only a few blocks away.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Visitors to Milwaukee will find it easiest to stay downtown, where most of the city's hotels are located. However, if you are looking for cheaper accommodation and don't mind the ride/drive, there is a strip of budget hotels on College Avenue near Mitchell International Airport, as well as in other locations around the cities suburban districts.

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  • The Econo Lodge Hotel, 6541 S. 13th Street (Ext:319 off I-94. East to 13th Street. South on 13th), ☎ 414-764-2510, [106]. checkin: 15:00; checkout: 11:00. The Econo Lodge® Milwaukee Airport hotel is conveniently located one mile from General Mitchell International Airport and Amtrak's Milwaukee Station Building, providing free 24-hour transportation; additional fees apply for long-term parking. 39-109.  edit

[edit] Budget

Cheaper hotels near the airport include MainStay Suites, Exel Inn, Comfort Suites, and a Radisson Hotel.

Downtown, travelers on a budget will find plenty of options.

  • Best Western [107] (710 N Old World 3rd), Howard Johnson [108] (176 W Wisconsin), Ramada [109] (633 W Michigan), and Holiday Inn [110] (611 W Wisconsin) all have downtown locations.

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  • Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, [111]. On the Milwaukee River, offering sleek accommodations from Starwood's newest brand.
  • Wisco Hotel Group's Milwaukee Airport Hospitality Park, offering four Milwaukee Airport hotels within 2 mi of General Mitchell International Airport. +1 888-522-WISC (9472), (http://www.wiscohotels.com/destinations/milwaukee.php). Park and Fly Packages. 24 Hour Complimentary Airport Shuttle to Milwaukee Airport for hotel guests. Free WIFI internet.
  • Candlewood Suites Milwaukee Airport, 6440 S 13th Street, +1 414 570-9999, (http://wiscohotels.com/wisco_candle_milwaukee/index.php). Brand New Milwaukee Airport Hotel opens July, 2009. Extended Stay Suites with kitchens, apartment like accommodations with weekly and monthly hotel rates.
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Milwaukee Airport, 1400 W Zellman Crt, +1 414 570-1111, [112]. Milwaukee Airport. Free high speed internet. Free 24 hour airport shuttle. Puddle Jumper Lagoon Indoor Water Playground. Kids Stay Free. Opened summer 2005.
  • Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport, 6362 S 13th Street, +1 414 570-1111, Fax: +1 414 570-3333, [113]. Free high speed internet and 24 hour airport shuttle.
  • Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee Airport, [114]. Near the airport.
  • Executive Inn Milwaukee, 2301 West Wisconsin Avenue, +1 414 342-8400, [115]. Free high-speed Internet.
  • Ambassador Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave., +1 414 342-8400, [116]. Downtown. The Ambassador Hotel, which just completed a renovation, is an art deco gem, and is located just west of Marquette University on Wisconsin Avenue.
  • AmeriSuites Milwaukee/Airport 200 West Grange Avenue, +1 (414) 744-3600, [117]. The AmeriSuites Milwaukee Airport is conveniently located along Interstate 94, a major artery of Milwaukee.
  • AmeriSuites Milwaukee/West, 11777 W. Silver Spring Drive, +1 (414) 462-3500, [118]. The AmeriSuites Milwaukee West is conveniently located along Highway 45, a major artery of Milwaukee.
  • Knickerbocker On The Lake, 1028 East Juneau Avenue, ☎ 1-414-276-8500 (, fax: 1-414-276-3668), [119]. checkin: 3:00pm; checkout: 12:00pm. $100-$200.  edit

[edit] Splurge

If you're in the mood to splurge on a hotel in Milwaukee, there are several great places to do so.

The Hotel Metro [121] is Milwaukee's hippest boutique hotel. They offer a variety of different room types (including luxury spa suites, pet-friendly suites, and meeting suites), as well as amenities such as 24 hour concierge and room service, and a great location just blocks from the Water Street entertainment area, downtown museums, the theater district, and the Riverwalk. The Hotel Metro is located in a fabulous 1930's art moderne building at 411 E Mason St.

A few blocks away is the Pfister [122], Milwaukee's most famous and luxurious hotel, which has been serving visiting VIPs since 1893. Like the Hotel Metro, the Pfister is just blocks from all of downtown's most exciting attractions, including the Art Museum and the Historic Third Ward. Even if you can't afford to stay at the Pfister, it's worth your time to take a walk through the building and explore the spectacular lobby, or check out the museum's impressive art collection.

The InterContinental Milwaukee [123] is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee and in the city’s Arts and Financial District. This property underwent an intensive renovation that extended to all areas of the hotel including lobby, guest rooms, restaurants, meeting and banquet rooms. The hotel’s spacious lobby showcases beautiful marble and woodwork, but with modern feel and amenities that meet the exacting InterContinental brand standards. The hotel’s 220 guest rooms afford spectacular views of the Milwaukee River, the bustling Theater District, or nearby City Hall.

An Art Deco tour-de-force, The Hilton Milwaukee City Center [124], built in 1927, is a grand hotel of legendary proportions. Entering into an opulent marble lobby, guests are awed by the Hilton's sheer expansiveness and scope. The hotel's ballrooms, with their vaulted ceilings, city views, and period fabrics, echo the magnificence evident throughout this showpiece. Fully restored, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center is burnished to its original 1920s classic grandeur with the addition of enhanced infrastructure and state-of-the-art amenities for business and pleasure. With 730 well-appointed guest rooms in the heart of Milwaukee's Westown, the Hilton is adjacent to the Midwest Express Convention Center.

The Iron Horse Hotel [125], a 100-year-old downtown warehouse transformed into a modern luxury boutique hotel, is located just blocks from the Midwest Airlines Convention Center and across the bridge from the new Harley-Davidson Museum, in one of Milwaukee’s last intact warehouse districts. The Iron Horse Hotel is a one of a kind upscale hotel geared for business travelers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike.

[edit] Contact

[edit] Newspapers

  • The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel [126] is Milwaukee's only major daily newspaper, distributed in the morning. Price: $0.50 daily, $1.75 Sunday Edition.
  • The Shepherd Express [127] is Milwaukee's free-press publication.
  • "The Onion" [128], a very popular satirical newspaper, can be found in many area restaurants and coffee shops, and is free of charge.

There are also many community and neighborhood oriented weekly papers offered for free in cafes and coffee shops.

[edit] Stay safe

Milwaukee can be a very fun and enjoyable trip, but like any large city, Milwaukee is not free the problems that come with its size. Though virtually all tourist destinations in and around Milwaukee are as safe and accessible during the day and night, common sense should always apply. As a general rule one should be sure to be aware of their surroundings regardless, especially in areas unknown to yourself. In general, for a city of its size Milwaukee has always been a relatively safe place.

The Downtown, Third Ward and East Side communities are typically the most clean and safe areas within Milwaukee. Also, the Fifth ward continues to experience a urban renewal much due in part to it's relative location to the Third Ward, though some caution is advised after dark.

The west and south sides of Milwaukee also offer interesting tourist opportunities that include Milwaukee's famous Basilica and Frank Lloyd Wright's Greek Orthodox church. Crime can happen anywhere; don't let geographic stereotypes dictate your travels.

Generally speaking, the near north, northwest and South sides have the highest violent crime rates in the city. With some exceptions, these areas should be avoided. In particular, the area bounded by Interstate 43 on the east, Capitol Drive on the North, North Avenue on the South and Sherman Boulevard on the West is especially dangerous.

[edit] Cope

Weather patterns in Milwaukee can fluctuate daily, with often little consistence in temperature or conditions. In general six months of the year are cold, overcast and wet. Because the winters are long and cold, (making Milwaukee the second coldest major city in the country), the springs can be just as likely as wet, cold and miserable. It is not unheard of to get snowfall in early April! Now one begins to understand why there are so many bars, bowling alleys and festivals in Milwaukee... The best time to visit is by far in the summer or the early fall during Indian Summer when the whole place comes to life and everybody is outside!

Also, the suburbs of Milwaukee in Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Racine Counties have a reputation for being politically and socially conservative. It's your best bet just to go with the flow here. If you are a LGBT visitor displays of affection will turn heads in these areas. Some suburbs are even more conservative than the rural parts of the state! Milwaukee is not as socially liberal as Madison, although people in Milwaukee are overall tolerant of each other, even if many of the assorted social and ethnic groups tend to avoid each other. The city is becomming more and more progressive and integration is a hot topic.

[edit] Get out

Cedarburg is a well-known small town located 20 miles north of downtown Milwaukee in Ozaukee County. It's downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the hot of many popular festivals throughout the year. Take I-43 to well-marked Cedarburg exits.

Routes through Milwaukee
Green Bay ← Sheboygan ←  N Image:I-43.png S  → Beloit
Madison ←  W noframe E  → Racine → Chicago


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