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Milwaukee, once known as the German Athens, is the most German among major US cities. Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service, but as early as 1848 it would not have been uncommon. Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was integral to German immigrant’s daily life.
Today, much of the landscape today reflects that influence including a number of stops on the tour such as Turner Hall (1882), the Germania Building (1896) and Old St. Mary’s Church (1846). Woven between the cream city bricks, hear stories about the notable German biermeisters, tanners, merchants and artists who helped to shape Milwaukee.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide outside of Turner Hall on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
The ending point is about a 0.5 mile or 12 minute walk from the starting point. The guide will lead you back to Turner Hall if you need assistance.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide outside of Turner Hall on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walk down this historic street and the numerous buildings that make up this historic commercial district for Milwaukee's German community.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This is the last traditional German restaurant in downtown Milwaukee.
Admission ticket free -
Usinger's Famous Sausage | Fred Usinger, Inc. (Pass by)
German Sausage shop
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Formerly the Second Ward bank.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about the German language publishing empire
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Historic Theater
Admission ticket free -
Pabst Theater (Pass by)
Historic Theater
Admission ticket free -
Milwaukee City Hall (Pass by)
Learn about Milwaukee's city hall.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
BLATZ BREWERY COMPLEX
Admission ticket free -
3
This is considered one of the ending points. The guide might lead the group back to Turner Hall.
30 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
- 1 mile, moderate to brisk pace
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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 will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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