Milwaukee Neighborhoods, Locations and Districts

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin - WI, USA)

Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city and it has a history dating back to the mid-1800s, when it was largely settled by German immigrants. German culture is still evident throughout the Milwaukee area, particularly in the city's historical districts, such as Milwaukee's Juneautown, where old wrought iron houses still stand. But the biggest legacy left on Milwaukee by its forefathers is the tradition of beer brewing, and micro breweries are common in the entertainment areas of the city.

South of Milwaukee's Central Business District (CBD), the Third Ward district has become one of the most popular areas in Milwaukee since its renovation and redevelopment. Here you will find the many commendable museums for which Milwaukee is well-known. Milwaukee also sits beside Lake Michigan and a lovely park runs along the shoreline. Here are Milwaukee's main districts, locations and neighborhoods.

East Town District

East Town lies adjacent to Kilbourntown and much of Milwaukee's Central Business District (CBD) has now spilled into this district to the north. This area includes the massive Bradley Center, a multi-use facility for events, sports, exhibitions, concerts and general use by Marquette University. The stadium here is also home to Milwaukee's NBA team, the Bucks. In addition to this facility, there are many businesses and some upmarket residential condos situated here.

Juneautown District

Milwaukee's Juneautown lies northeast of Kilbourntown and the Central Business District (CBD), near the lakefront, and has a trendier, light-hearted atmosphere. Here you will find many of the city's most popular eating and drinking venues, and by night it is a great place for entertainment. Milwaukee is famous for its German heritage and beer brewing, and Juneautown could be considered its heart. Many of the pubs in this Milwaukee district have their own micro-breweries, but the biggest of them is the Lakefront Brewery, with its tours and beer tasting.

Lakefront Precinct

Milwaukee sits on the edge of Lake Michigan and enjoys some fine waterfront acreage. The best of this is the Henry West Maier Lakefront Festival Park, which boasts 80 acres / 32 hectares of trees, parkland and cultural venues, as well as numerous eateries and the Marcus Amphitheater. The park reaches as far south as the Milwaukee river mouth, in the Third Ward district.

Kilbourntown District

Milwaukee's Central Business District (CBD) occupies Kilbourntown and East Town between I-794 and Broadway, and it is here that you will find most of the city's hotels. It is bisected by Wells Street and State Street running east-west and 6th Street, which runs north. The Kilbourntown area of Milwaukee includes the Pabst Theater, which dates from 1895, and the 19th-century Historic Grain Exchange. The newest attraction to this area is the Milwaukee Public Market, which opened in the summer of 2005.

Third Ward District

This 60-block area, which is listed with the National Register of Historic Places, has become the main leisure and entertainment area in Milwaukee and attracts plenty of tourists. The Third Ward district is actually Milwaukee's old commercial and warehousing district, but has since been redeveloped over a 36-year period and is now full of retail shops, restaurants, bars and some professional services. The area is bound by I-794 east and the Milwaukee River, which flows eastwards then sharply south to empty into Lake Michigan. Within this precinct is the Betty Binn Children's Museum, Village Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, William F. Eisener Museum and Milwaukee Museum.