Milwaukee's Riverwalk Walking Tour
Overview
Like many communities in the industrial Midwest, Milwaukee’s ecological legacy has a significant period of pollution. Thankfully, in the late 1980s & early 1990s, driven by Mayor John Norquist and others, Milwaukee dedicated resources to water clean up and the reinvigoration of the buildings along the Milwaukee River. This reinvestment included the creation of a public-private partnership known as the Riverwalk (1993).
Today, the Riverwalk extends 3.1 miles along both sides of the Milwaukee River, from the site of the former North Avenue Dam, through Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to Lake Michigan.
The tour will explore the industries and early city growth that impacted the river so greatly and also a number of the historic buildings along the way. You’ll also learn about some of the temporary and permanent public art on display.
This walking tour is 1.2 miles in length.
We recommend that travelers bring: good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
What's Included
- Audio Headsets
- Tips (not required but appreciated)
Meeting Location
225 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
104 East Mason Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
This tour ends about two blocks from where it begins.
What To Expect
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East Wisconsin Avenue (pass by)
Bronze Fonz (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.
- 1.2 miles, moderate to brisk pace
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-5587932P9
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