West of the Milwaukee River, you’ll find the historic arts and entertainment district of Downtown. Today, the area known as Westown includes several theaters and arts venues as well as sports arenas, the Baird Convention Center, and several historic hotels. Also in the district is the multi-block Grand Avenue Mall (1982), now redeveloped into The Avenue (2018) with updated food hall and shopping.
This tour will explore the recent transformation of several historic buildings into mixed-use development with apartments, new coffee shops, and gallery spaces, and the reinvigoration of office space. Included on the tour are Milwaukee’s large blue building, the Reuss Federal Plaza, now known as 31...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
235 E Michigan St
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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West of the Milwaukee River, you’ll find the historic arts and entertainment district of Downtown. Today, the area known as Westown includes several theaters and arts venues as well as sports arenas, the Baird Convention Center, and several historic hotels. Also in the district is the multi-block Grand Avenue Mall (1982), now redeveloped into The Avenue (2018) with updated food hall and shopping.
This tour will explore the recent transformation of several historic buildings into mixed-use development with apartments, new coffee shops, and gallery spaces, and the reinvigoration of office space. Included on the tour are Milwaukee’s large blue building, the Reuss Federal Plaza, now known as 31...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Headsets
Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
235 E Michigan St
We meet at the Milwaukee Store which is located at 235 E. Michigan St. (on the corner of Michigan St. and Broadway).
Return
Itinerary
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The Grain Exchange | A Bartolotta Catering & Events Venue
Your tour will begin inside the Historic Milwaukee Store located at 235 E. Michigan St., formerly known as the Grain Exchange, now referred to as the Mackie Building.
10 minutes
2
622 N Water St
The Ladybug building.
3
East Wisconsin Avenue & West Wisconsin Avenue
Gertie the Duck Statue
4
101 W Wisconsin Ave
ASQ Center, formerly Gimbels Department Store
5
Milwaukee RiverWalk
Learn about Milwaukee's Riverwalk
6
116 W Wisconsin Ave
The Riverside Theater/Empire Office Building
7
161 W Wisconsin Ave
Plankinton Arcade/Grand Avenue Mall
8
212 W Wisconsin Ave
Bradley Symphony Center
9
310 W Wisconsin Ave
Reuss Federal Plaza
10
Old World 3rd St.
Today it is known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
11
135 W Wells St
Germania Building
12
144 E Wells St
Pabst Theater
13
200 E Wells St
Milwaukee's City Hall
14
784 N Broadway
Engine Co. #1 - Oldest firehouse in Milwaukee
15
235 E Michigan St
This tour ends where it began, at the Historic Milwaukee Store
