Location: Historic Third Ward
Top Things to do in Historic Third Ward
Top 10 Things to do in Historic Third Ward, Wisconsin (WI)
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring. Check out the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum or the Mitchell Park Horticultural Society, which hosts an annual show of the same flora and fauna seen in Georgia O'Keefe's paintings. Those interested in the city's history can visit the grand Pabst Mansion, former home of one of the city's famous beer barons, or the Milwaukee Public Museum, to see what life was like in Old Milwaukee. If the kids are along, don't miss the Milwaukee County Zoo or the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Of course a trip to the "Genuine American City" would not be complete without a tour of the Miller Brewing Company and a Brewers game at Miller Park.
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1. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours offers two tours. Whichever you choose you'll learn and experience Milwaukee on round, seven seat bicycles that everyone pedals and one person steers. The Historic Third Ward food tour stops at four eateries to sample their signature dish. Bruschetta, Milwaukee style pizza, and chocolate truffles are among the items you may sample. As we ride between restaurants we'll learn about the people, events, and architecture that make the Historic Third Ward the epicenter of Milwaukee's downtown. The Ghastly History of the East Side Tour takes you to explore the area's fascinating, extraordinary, and ghastly history. Our first stop is where teams of men under the influence of strong liquor and high pay brought cartloads of bodies to be buried in shallow graves day after day, followed by other notorious sites.
3. Save Milwaukee
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
Save Milwaukee is an escape room detective challenge perfect for parties, team building, and fun! At our Marshall Building location we have the Device, in which you must save Milwaukee from doom. On Brady street we operate Caspian McSnooty's Gallery of Fine Arts escape room. Here you'll sneak in on your own to scour the gallery for evidence of a crime. Suitable for up to 20 agents, making this one of the largest escape room attractions in the world.
4. Bugsy's Back Alley Speakeasy
5. Henry Maier Festival Park
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
Situated on the Lake Michigan shore, this park plays host to Milwaukee's sizzling summer circuit of ethnic and music festivals. Promoting an understanding of different ethnic cultures, the histories and traditions of various nationalities, harmony in the community, civic pride and provides a showcase for performing arts, activities and recreation for the public. Festivals throughout the year held at Henry Maier Festival Park: Polish Fest , Pride Fest, Summerfest, Festa Italiana, German Fest, Jazz Visions on the Lake, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, Indian Summer Festival, Fromm Pet Fest.
Reviewed By lainey005 - Naperville, United States
Wisconsin is well known for their festivals and a ton of them are held right in downtown Milwaukee at Henry Maier. There’s obviously Summerfest but there’s a lot of ethnic festivals held almost every weekend in summer there. Some of them include Polish Fest, Festa Italiana, and Irish Fest. There are also lots of walks and runs for organisations there. Nice, big festival ground with views of the lake.
6. Historic Third Ward
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4.5 based on 1,286 reviews
Every trip to Milwaukee should start in the Historic Third Ward. Explore our locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk, the nationally acclaimed Milwaukee Public Market, and the world's largest music festival, Summerfest. Located just south of downtown Milwaukee.
Reviewed By l0L1ta
Mke's Third Ward is an urban gem of a small neighborhood of hundreds of businesses and residents just south of downtown. Most buildings are historic lofts and warehouses turned into trendy condos, specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and performance spaces in a safe small community of varying ages. It's bordered by the raised I-794 on the north, the world famous Summerfest music festival grounds and Lake Michigan on the east, and the Milwaukee River and its award-winning Riverwalk on the south and west. Artsy locals include the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and the renowned Broadway Theatre Center. Casual to fine libations and dining abound. Various events provide cohesion and fun in a dog-friendly safe space that's within a mile of most else downtown Milwaukee has to offer, including endless festivals, top concerts, dance, symphony, sports (Bucks & Marquette B-ball, Admirals Hockey), beautiful Calatrava Winged Art Museum, the War Memorial on the lake, Patawatomi full casino & hotel, museums, convention center, Harley Davidson's museum/hotel, and top notch theater. Walk, take the bus or free streetcar (The Hop), stroll the riverwalks, rent a boat, or pedal your way on land or on water by party boat. Don't miss the Public Market where fresh meat, cheese, bakery, seafood, desserts, spirits, and ethnic treats can be eaten there or taken home. Among the many friendly people you'll meet working and living in the Ward, stop at Margarita Paradise in the Public Market and taste Emil's take on Mexican comida.
7. Summerfest
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, bringing the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 700,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world together each year for an unforgettable live music experience. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, over 12 stages. Headliners have included Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Violent Femmes, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Tim McGraw, but there's no shortage of up-and-coming talent and local acts covering all genres on the smaller stages. Summerfest 2020 dates are June 24 - June 28 & June 30 - July 5.
Reviewed By EdM442 - Champaign, United States
A great two week musicfest every year. Make sure you download the summerfest App. The price is $20 to get in but many times they have special events to get in cheaper. I think they have 8 stages of music. Much variety to listen to. Stars from the 70s-90s and newer acts each and everyday.
8. Escape the Room
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
Escape the Room is a fun, real life escape game. Find the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and "Escape the Room." You have 60 minutes, so be quick! Come with your friends, family and coworkers and have a great time.
Reviewed By haithamalmidani
Excitement of the kids Challenging Tricky Fun for everyone Fantastic game Will do it again See you next year
9. Skylight Music Theatre
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By CAMUSZ
This was our second trip to Skylight Music Theatre. And, we were not disappointed. We say Five Guys Named Moe; and the production was excellent. Great music, band and performances. We like Skylight because the theatre's are small in size, therefore, very cozy. There is not a bad seat in the theater. We love this place and will absolutely go back the next time we are in Milwaukee.
10. Artasia Gallery
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Asian art gallery
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