About Milwaukee

Welcome to Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Art Museum
Area Attractions

Looking for something to do while in Milwaukee? This city offers a wide variety of attractions and activities for all age groups. Take a stroll along the riverwalk, home to over a dozen restaurants, bars, and shops. Visit Historic Third Ward, located just minutes south of downtown Milwaukee. Ride the free trolley to get a tour of some of the best spots in the area. And much more!

Below is a listing of some of Milwaukee's hotspots. A complete guide of area attractions can be found on the Visit Milwaukee website. Click on the attraction to find out more from their website.

Visit Milwaukee Website

Looking for more information on what Milwaukee has to offer? Visit the official Visit Milwaukee website.
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Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the 28th largest city (by population) in the United States. Located approximately 90 miles north of Chicago, on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a diverse and lively cultural scene. This midwestern city offers arts and entertainment, coupled with an exciting variety of shopping choices and eclectic dining at all price levels. Milwaukee's big-city advantages are enhanced by a friendly, small-town spirit, and old-world charm.

Trolley Information 

The Milwaukee Trolley Loop will operate 11am-9pm, Wednesdays – Saturdays from May 29 through September 7, 2013. Rides are $1 per person, round trip.

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Important Dates:

Bead&Button Show 2014
May 28 - May 31: Camp sessions
May 30 - May 31: Preludes
May 31 - June 3: Master Classes, Fundamentals in Technique, Workshops, and Moonlight Sonata sessions
June 4 - June 9: Encore classes
June 6 - 8: Bead&Jewelry Marketplace Shopping
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