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Milwaukee
United States · MKE
Breweries, Lake Michigan, and a museum with wings.
About
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.
Source: Wikipedia — Milwaukee (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- live music · excellent
- architecture · good
- dining · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan31°F8d wet
- Feb35°F8d wet
- Mar44°F11d wet
- Apr54°F13d wet
- May65°F13d wet
- Jun77°F12d wet
- Jul81°F10d wet
- Aug80°F10d wet
- Sep74°F10d wet
- Oct61°F10d wet
- Nov47°F8d wet
- Dec36°F8d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Game at American Family FieldFrom $21 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Paddling at Dock at Discovery WorldFrom $18 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Milwaukee's Riverwalk Walking TourFrom $16 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Milwaukee Cheese Curd Kayak TourFrom $175 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee CityFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Milwaukee Food Tour with Beer, Cheese & Local ClassicsFrom $207 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), about 6.3 mi away.
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