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West of the Milwaukee River, you’ll find the historic arts and entertainment district of Downtown. Today, the area known as Westown includes several theaters and arts venues as well as sports arenas, the Baird Convention Center, and several historic hotels. Also in the district is the multi-block Grand Avenue Mall (1982), now redeveloped into The Avenue (2018) with updated food hall and shopping.
This tour will explore the recent transformation of several historic buildings into mixed-use development with apartments, new coffee shops, and gallery spaces, and the reinvigoration of office space. Included on the tour are Milwaukee’s large blue building, the Reuss Federal Plaza, now known as 310W (1983), the historic Hotel Wisconsin (1913), and the Pabst Theater (1895).
This walking tour is 1.4 miles in length.
We recommend that travelers bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or an umbrella.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Itinerary
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1
Your tour will begin inside the Historic Milwaukee Store located at 235 E. Michigan St., formerly known as the Grain Exchange, now referred to as the Mackie Building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Ladybug building.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Gertie the Duck Statue
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
ASQ Center, formerly Gimbels Department Store
Admission ticket free -
Milwaukee RiverWalk (Pass by)
Learn about Milwaukee's Riverwalk
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Riverside Theater/Empire Office Building
Admission ticket free -
161 W Wisconsin Ave (Pass by)
Plankinton Arcade/Grand Avenue Mall
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Bradley Symphony Center
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Reuss Federal Plaza
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Today it is known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Germania Building
Admission ticket free -
144 E Wells St (Pass by)
Pabst Theater
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Milwaukee's City Hall
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Engine Co. #1 - Oldest firehouse in Milwaukee
Admission ticket free -
2
This tour ends where it began, at the Historic Milwaukee Store
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.
- 1.4 miles, moderate to brisk pace
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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