Milwaukee

Overview

At the very soul of Milwaukee's cultural essence is the rumble of a legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the Miller Brewing Company. Grounded in German-American culture: hard work, cold beer, and lots of food, Milwaukee is built around its pubs. Add to this the party atmosphere generated around the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest; Wisconsin's three pro sports teams: the Brewers, Bucks, and Packers, and the enticing smell of beer, brats and of course cheese, and you get a genuine down-to-earth fun-loving city.

Milwaukee is also known as the City of Festivals and invites you to experience the traditions and customs of different cultures with authentic food, entertainment and exhibits at over a dozen year-round ethnic festivals.

Milwaukee's historical fabric is woven into its many diverse neighborhoods. These neighborhoods retain their historic charm and traditions of yesterday, while reinventing themselves for today.

Neighborhoods offer something for everyone. Historic Brady Street, one of Milwaukee’s trendiest neighborhoods, has eclectic shopping. The Historic Third Ward is filled with historical ambiance and architecture.

Old World Third Street is a favorite with its strong German heritage, cobblestone streets and specialty shops. Historic King Drive offers a distinct cultural flavor with key sites like America’s Black Holocaust Museum.

Milwaukee's neighborhoods reflect the treasures of the city’s past and the best of the future.

As one of the top cities in the nation for donations raised per capita for the arts, Milwaukee offers audiences the world’s most acclaimed performers and visual artists. From the symphony, ballet and opera to Broadway shows, theater, and...more

History