Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and covers the southeastern boundary of the state's map. It gives vibes like New York with its chic shops, food, and parties. Located almost 100 miles from the great city of Chicago, sitting on the banks of mighty Lake Michigan. It is home to modern art galleries, baseball fanatics, Harley Davidson Museum, and more. Moreover, its vast culture and heritage are derived from the immigrants who have always been attracted to this city.
Milwaukee has a reputation worldwide as a working man's town of breweries, bowling alleys, and polka halls. But attractions like the badass Harley-Davidson Museum, Calatrava-designed art museum, shopping enclaves, and stylish eating have turned Wisconsin's largest city into an unassumingly groovy place.
One of the best ways to explore Milwaukee along the RiverWalk. You can learn about the many parts of this city including the machinery and metalwork plants, and the grain and beer industries. The RiverWalk is roughly 3 miles and winds more than 20 blocks from north to south through three distinct neighborhoods – The Historic Third Ward, the downtown district, and the Beerline B. Moreover, visitors can enjoy the River Sculpture Initiative, which includes permanent and temporary installations. On the river you will see barges going by as well as kayakers and tour boats.
There are a variety of guided and self-guided tours that let you explore all the stunning architecture in and around Milwaukee. Many of its historic architectural attractions can't possibly be seen in one visit, but the Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee's largest church, was built in 1901; the historic Oriental Theatre is Milwaukee's only operating movie theater, and The Pfister Hotel has the most comprehensive collection of Victorian art anywhere in the world. Milwaukee's Historic Streetcar Tour, provides details on many neighborhoods, and is one of the easiest ways to see all the city's landmarks. Many of Milwaukee's notable buildings and theaters were constructed from yellow-colored clay, which gave Milwaukee its nickname, "Cream City."
Milwaukee had earned its 'Brew City' nickname in the 1880s when Pabst, Blatz, Miller, Schlitz, and 80 other breweries made suds here. Take a brewery tour, explore the historic Pabst Mansion, see how beer is made in a genuinely old-fashioned way at a living history museum, and much more. The city of Milwaukee is rich with beer's past, present, and future. You can taste beers from Marco to micro, fruit beers to gourmet sodas. You can take multiple beer tours to see who's earning beer city's name.
Milwaukee is a perfect place for history and art lovers, as there are dozens of museums ranging from the Milwaukee Art Museum to the Harley Davidson Museum and the Jewish Museum to explore the history of the Jewish community in southeastern Wisconsin. There are several other notable museums to explore, including the Pabst Mansion, the center of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, and the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Visit the Milwaukee Museum of Beer and Brewing, of course, to make your Milwaukee visit complete!
Milwaukee is known for its food and unique restaurants, so check out the local cuisine when you're there. Take a bus tour around Milwaukee, check out various local spots, and see what Milwaukee has to offer! There are different themed tours you can choose from, themed by city areas or type of cuisine. There are more options on our radar these days than just stand-alone restaurants. The city has dozens of venues and food halls housing several restaurants. A notable example is Milwaukee Public Market. Numerous food halls deserve a visit, including Eleven25 at the Pabst, Sherman Phoenix, and The Avenue.
The best time to visit Milwaukee is the summer season – from June to September. During these months, you will experience terrific sunshine and warm days. Late spring or autumn are also good times to visit this city since they bring the warmest weather.
