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Like many communities in the industrial Midwest, Milwaukee’s ecological legacy has a significant period of pollution. Thankfully, in the late 1980s & early 1990s, driven by Mayor John Norquist and others, Milwaukee dedicated resources to water clean up and the reinvigoration of the buildings along the Milwaukee River. This reinvestment included the creation of a public-private partnership known as the Riverwalk (1993).
Today, the Riverwalk extends 3.1 miles along both sides of the Milwaukee River, from the site of the former North Avenue Dam, through Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to Lake Michigan.
The tour will explore the industries and early city growth that impacted the river so greatly and also a number of the historic buildings along the way. You’ll also learn about some of the temporary and permanent public art on display.
This walking tour is 1.2 miles in length.
We recommend that travelers bring: good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our 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.
This tour ends about two blocks from where it begins.
Itinerary
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Our 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)
Chase Bank Plaza
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
ASQ Center, formerly Gimbels Department Store
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Gertie the Duck: A Symbol of New Life & Hope Statue by Gwen Gillen
Admission ticket free -
The Riverside Theater (Pass by)
116 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Germania Building
Admission ticket free -
Pere Marquette Park (Pass by)
Learn about the park.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
929 N Water Street
Admission ticket free -
Bronze Fonz (Pass by)
The sculpture depicts Henry Winkler, the actor who played Fonz in the show Happy Days. Happy Days, which aired in the 1970s, was a sitcom about a family in 1950s/1960s Milwaukee.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This tour ends about two blocks from where it begins.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.
- 1.2 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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