Downtown Milwaukee Walking Tour
Overview
Downtown Milwaukee's growth began around the intersection of N. Water St. and E. Wisconsin Ave. but expanded quickly as the small settlement became a large city. If you are looking for an introduction to Milwaukee's history, this is the best place to start.
The tour will explore this commercial district from the earliest beginnings at the river's edge all the way to the modern office buildings along Lake Michigan's shore. Stops on the tour include a variety of architectural styles including Alexander Eschweiler's Art Deco Gas Light Building (1930), the Richardsonian Romanesque style Federal Building (1892), and Northwestern Mutual's Neoclassical Headquarters (1914).
This walking tour is 1 mile in length.
We recommend that travelers bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
What's Included
- Audio Headsets
- Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Location
235 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
941 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
This tour ends at the orange sculpture called "The Calling" just west of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
What To Expect
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The Grain Exchange | A Bartolotta Catering & Events Venue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse (pass by)
The Gas Light Building by M&J Wilkow (pass by)
Milwaukee Art Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who can not walk or use a mobility device for one mile
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5587932P4
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