Explore MKE
Ditch the textbooks and embrace Milwaukee’s vibrant spirit!
Explore the historic Third Ward, where chic art galleries and trendy restaurants hum with creative energy. Delve into the eclectic East Side, a charming neighborhood brimming with vintage shops, cozy cafes, and colorful houses with architectural flair. For a dose of nature, head to the stunning lakefront, where you can stroll along the beach, rent a kayak, or simply soak in the panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee offers endless adventures waiting to be discovered, all a short trip away from campus.
Featured Neighborhoods
Offering a mix of historic homes ranging from workers’ cottages to the city’s finest mansions; access to the lake and river, including Lake Michigan’s Bradford Beach; several historic local retail districts; Milwaukee County’s 138-acre Lake Park, the historic North Point Lighthouse, and UWM, which helps infuse the area with a youthful feel.
An amenity-rich landscape dominated by museums, marketplaces, pedestrian corridors, and nightlife districts, as well as the tourism and convention business.
The neighborhood became a hub for artists in the 1970s thanks to the countercultural revolution sweeping the nation during that time. The area retains its artistic vibes today, while being easily accessible from UWM.
The Historic Third Ward is downtown Milwaukee’s top neighborhood destination for the arts, dining, shopping, recreation & more. Steps from Lake Michigan — and home to the city’s top festivals — we are where historic meets modern, grit meets glam & renaissance happens on the daily.