Milwaukee
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Largest city in Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan at the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers. Milwaukee is the 31st-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in the Midwest, with a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census. The Milwaukee metropolitan area has over 1.57 million residents and ranks as the 40th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 577,222
- Coordinates
- 43.039, -87.906
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 188 m
Overview of Milwaukee
In Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee stands out as a busy regional city. Population figures land around 577,222. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture, nightlife and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Milwaukee
Culture in Milwaukee
(8)Culture lovers get Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Milwaukee. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Milwaukee
(6)Milwaukee's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Events, Festival and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Milwaukee's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Milwaukee
(3)The adventure shortlist for Milwaukee: Escape Room, Shooting Ranges and Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Milwaukee's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Milwaukee
(3)Looking for sports? Milwaukee has Biking, Running and Skateboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Milwaukee's own activity tags.
Nature in Milwaukee
(2)Our data lists Caves and Rivers as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Milwaukee's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Milwaukee
(2)On the water sports side, Milwaukee offers Jet Skiing and Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Milwaukee. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Milwaukee
(1)Milwaukee records Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Milwaukee is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Milwaukee
(1)The shopping shortlist for Milwaukee: Food. All of it is drawn from Milwaukee's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Milwaukee
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Milwaukee is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Milwaukee that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Milwaukee known for?
- Milwaukee is mainly a destination for culture, nightlife and adventure, set in Wisconsin, United States with around 577,222 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Milwaukee?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches in Milwaukee. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Milwaukee located?
- Administratively, Milwaukee sits in Wisconsin, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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