Milwaukee, WI Guides, Vacations, Tourism

Just ninety miles north of Chicago, bustling Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and is a combination of the down-home Midwest and its stylish urban counterparts. Known for its lakeside and ethnic festivals and huge breweries, Milwaukee is reshaping its image. Visually it's a mix of elegant architecture, rambling Victorian warehouses, and revamped waterfront developments. Its prime position on the shores of Lake Michigan, at the confluence of three rivers, made it a meeting place for Native American groups long before white settlers moved in, while the opulent mansions lining the lake … more »