 Much like other popular destinations, Milwaukee has many things to see and do, including a vibrant arts scene, a wealth of outdoor activities and a wide range of cultural attractions. What distinguishes Milwaukee from other cities is the warm hospitality and friendly attitude of the people who live there. The city's personal touch and heartfelt welcome makes Milwaukee an extraordinary place to visit. Click here to learn more!
Milwaukee is the 22nd largest city in the United States, with a population of 596,974 in the city and 1.5 million in the metropolitan area. Bordering the western shore of Lake Michigan, just 90 miles north of Chicago, metropolitan Milwaukee offers urban, suburban, ethnic neighborhoods, waterfront, industrial and rural settings within minutes of each other. Milwaukee's skilled workforce, concentration of industry, cultural resources and educational institutions all make it one of the nation's major metropolitan areas.
Over $2.5 billion in development is currently taking place around the city. Much of this growth and development has been fueled by the addition of the Midwest Airlines Center, a $170 million convention facility located in the heart of downtown that combines avant-garde technology with impressive artwork, bringing science and culture together in a remarkable synthesis.
2001 marked the successful completion of two much anticipated and celebrated projects in Milwaukee. Miller Park, the new home of the National League Milwaukee Brewers, opened in April to sellout crowds. This $400 million, one-of-a-kind ballpark features a convertible roof and natural grass and offers the finest in ballpark amenities including places to tailgate along the Menomonee River, a sports-themed restaurant, and the "Hot Corner" featuring a display showcasing Wisconsin baseball since 1900.
Also completed in 2001 was the $100 million renovation and expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, this addition includes a dramatic wing-like sculpture rising high above the city's lakefront like a bird taking flight, the Cudahy Gardens-- an elegant public space complete with fountains surrounding the facility, a restaurant, and a 300-seat auditorium. This monumental project, an integral component of Milwaukee's current citywide cultural renaissance, was named the Best Design of 2001 by Time Magazine and has literally changed the personality and image of Milwaukee, giving the city an icon for the world to see.
 Yet Milwaukee's big-city advantages are enhanced by a friendly small-town spirit and Old World charm. The city's neighborhoods weave a patchwork of diversity, as characteristics of the German heritage blend with influences of many other cultures. Italian, Irish, Polish, African American, Hispanic neighborhoods with ethnic restaurants and shops make up the fabric of Milwaukee. Churches, neighborhood shops, Victorian worker's cottages and industrialists' castles abound and lend their neighborhoods a venerable air. In the face of all the progress, the traditions and values that make Milwaukee remain constant. The strongly held ideals of family, ethnic and cultural diversity, and warm hospitality make Milwaukee the genuine destination.
A. Mitchell Leather Manufacturing & Outlet
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Forest Home Cemetery
Haggerty Museum of Art
Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin
Miller Brewing Company Visitor Center & Girl in the Moon Brewery Shop
Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Milwaukee County Historical Society Lowell Damon House
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Public Library
Mitchell Gallery of Flight
The Northwestern Mutual Life Gallery
Quality Candy Shoppes/Buddy Squirrel of Wisconsin, Inc.
Reiman Publications Visitor Center & Country Store Outlet
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Tripoli Shrine Temple
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