A guide to the city of Milwaukee

Are you planning to go to Milwaukee and would you like to know more about everything this city has to offer? Then read here about the places to stay, where to eat and what to do while you visit this American city.

History

The city of Milwaukee is the largest in Wisconsin. It has around 600,000 people living there which makes it the 28th most populous city in the United States. Milwaukee beer
Once it was known for brewing, stockyards manufacturing and shipping. It is home to three beer brewers that were included in the 2009 list of largest beer makers in the US. It is still known all over the world as a beer town, but the amount of economy that is of beer in the city, is minimal. Tourism
It has become a popular tourism destination because of Lake Michigan which is popular for water sports like windsurfing and sailing. The city also has a downside. It is known for having a lot of gang activity and is one of the ten most dangerous places in the US when it comes to the amounts of rape and robbery. Despite these numbers, most people see Milwaukee as a place where business and pleasure come together.

Staying in the city

In Milwaukee, you will find mostly hotels to stay at, and a few B&B's. All the large chains like Hilton, Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza have Milwaukee hotels. Check out Booking.com or Hotels.com for more details and prices and a Milwaukee map to show you the location of the hotels. You will also find Milwaukee hotel room deals.

Where to dine

Milwaukee is home to various cuisines from traditional American to Asian and African foods. Check out Insidemilwaukee.com for information on all the types of restaurants the city has to offer.

Sights

Lakefront Brewery Of course a visit to the city known for the breweries, is not complete without visiting one. The Lakefront Brewery specialises in handmade beers. Check out more information on Lakefrontbrewery.com. Harley Davidson Museum For those who love the Harley Davidson bikes or would like to know a bit more about its history, this museum is a must see. Check out more information on Harley-davidson.com. Milwaukee Art Museum Art lovers should take a look at this museum. It has more than 20,000 pieces of art including work by Picasso and Warhol. Check out more information on Mam.org.