Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a large city on the western shore of Lake Michigan where three rivers meet, and it serves as the seat of Milwaukee County. At sunset, the skyline reflects in the water, and paths and green spaces line the shores, inviting people to walk.

German immigrants founded many breweries in the city from the 1840s onward, turning Milwaukee into a center of beer production for generations. Later, industry and trade expanded, and the city grew into an important port on Lake Michigan.

In Milwaukee, sitting on a patio by the river and drinking local beer is part of daily life, while people walk or cycle past without much hurry. On weekends, families gather in the lakefront parks to grill and play softball, as if the whole city were one open living room.

The county's bus system connects downtown with residential and commercial areas, and the routes are usually easy to follow if you stick to the main streets. For walkers, the riverwalk paths are worth exploring, as many sights are close together.

The bricks made from local clay, which have a light yellow color due to high limestone content, define the appearance of many old buildings in the city. Those who walk through the streets with attention notice this warm tone on facades that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Location: Milwaukee County

Inception: January 31, 1846

Elevation above the sea: 188 m

Part of: Southeast Wisconsin

Shares border with: St. Francis, Cudahy, Oak Creek, Greenfield, West Allis, West Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Butler, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Brown Deer, River Hills, Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood

Website: https://city.milwaukee.gov

GPS coordinates: 43.05000,-87.95000

Latest update: December 2, 2025 21:07