Why go
- Largest city in Wisconsin, United States.
- Known for Brew City, brewing beers, Milwaukee Brewers (MLB).
- 4 curated must-see attractions on record, including Milwaukee Art Museum.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC).
History
Milwaukee is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it had a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, making it the 31st-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in the Midwest. The Milwaukee metropolitan area has over 1.57 million residents and ranks as the 40th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of Milwaukee County.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
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Where to stay
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · thepfisterhotel.com
11017 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · fortywinksinn.com
10111 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227 · ihg.com
11111 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · ihg.com
1300 Discovery Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · marriott.com
8201 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214 · hilton.com
10411 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · marriott.com
600 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · marriott.com
1250 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · choicehotels.com
1200 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · hilton.com
11320 W Burleigh St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 · hilton.com
2300 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · marriott.com
18155 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045 · hilton.com
135 Discovery Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 · marriott.com
375 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · marriott.com
1673 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53214 · wyndhamhotels.com
11121 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · extendedstayamerica.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Serving wet dry aged USDA prime beef the coveted Wagyu to guarantee the most tender steak. 780 wine selections. Part of @ SURGRestaurants . · carnevor.com
meetings, events · Milwaukee s premier event space on the river in the Historic Third Ward. To book: 414-800-1246. Part of @ SURGRestaurants… · surgonthewater.com
dance cabarets, live dancers · @ SURGRestaurants presents an upscale speakeasy with Cabaret dancers live music. Located behind @ GoudasItalian Deli. Open… · bugsysmke.com
Burger, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: en:Kopp's Frozen Custard · 7631 West… · kopps.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · kegelsinn.com
Wings, Restaurant · Pickup & Delivery Only location of the chain restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings with a limited menu Opening hours: 10:00-02:00 Features:… · buffalowildwings.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Blues Breakfast Lunch Community Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 317 North 76th Street, Milwaukee, 53213 · bluesegg.com
Restaurant · Takeout pizza restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 9022 West Oklahoma Avenue, West… · pizzeriascotty.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2330 East Moreland Boulevard, Waukesha, 53186 · arbys.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · locations.auntieannes.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 1417 North Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, 53213 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · 95 North Moorland Road, Brookfield, 53005 · bravoitalian.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 12625 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, 53005 · chick-fil-a.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 1601 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee, 53214 · chilis.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 15375 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, 53005 · locations.chipotle.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · locations.cinnabon.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00 Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · 8415 West Sura Lane, Greenfield, 53228 · chwinery.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 4221 W.North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53208 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 7926 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, 53222 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 17000 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, 53005 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 17000 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, 53005 · locations.jamba.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 · 95 North Moorland Road, Brookfield, 53005 · nafnafgrill.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 4859 South 76th Street, Greenfield, 53220 · locations.noodles.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · locations.pfchangs.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5230 South 76th Street, Greendale, 53129 · pandaexpress.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 8705 West Sura Lane, Greenfield, 53228 · portillos.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 5:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1417 North Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, 53213 · starbucks.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo 15:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 15:00-22:00 · 9140 West National Avenue, 53227 · henryflach.com
Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1417 North Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 3933 South 76th Street, Milwaukee, 53220 · antiqueindianrestaurant.com
Fish, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 8333 West Appleton Avenue, Milwaukee, 53218 · bigsharksfishandchickenap.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 3624 South Moorland Road, New… · bigtunanewberlin.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 · bubblelicious.com
Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 14:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5811 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, 53208-2164 · gmail.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30 · 7401 West Barnard Avenue, Greenfield, 53220 · jinssushiseafood.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 10714 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis, 53227 · laojiuricenoodles.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 7610 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa,… · lerevecafe.com
Soup, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00 Features: air conditioning · 7505 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa · loupsoup.com
Barbecue, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00 || 16:00+ "Bar" · 6732 West Fairview Avenue, Milwaukee,… · maxies.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00 · 53214 · pallasrestaurant.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 11112 West National Avenue, West Allis, 53227 · phokingwi.com
Soul Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-19:00; Sa,Su 12:00-18:00 · 4734 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, 53208 · eatrubyjs.com
New American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5100 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee,… · storyhillbkc.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-20:00; Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 8725 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, 53226 · thai-namite.com
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Airports
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 11 mi to the centre
Milwaukee, WI, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 30 destinations incl. Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Chicago (75 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 30 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 717, 737-700) · 19 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Boston*, Cancun, Denver*, Fort Lauderdale*, Fort Myers*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Minneapolis*, New Orleans*, Orlando*, Phoenix*, San Francisco*, Seattle*, St. Louis*, Tampa*, Washington
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 717, 737-700, 737-800) · 19 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, M90, A319, A320, 717, CRJ…) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ, CRJ-700) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix
- AeroMéxico AM (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) 5.2 mi to the centre
Milwaukee, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Waukesha County Airport (UES) 8 mi to the centre
Waukesha, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
John H Batten Airport (RAC) 24 mi to the centre
Racine, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Faken Airport 5.3 mi to the centre
New Berlin, WI, US
Aero Estates Airport 14 mi to the centre
Raymond Township, WI, US
Getting there by ferry
Milwaukee Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre · Lake Express, LLC
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MKE has direct flights to 30 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Milwaukee Ferry Terminal, 10 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Metro · Waukesha, Wisconsin · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing