Dewey Edition23
Reviews"I love it. People can learn from this book and learn about neighborhoods that maybe they have never checked out before." --Angelica Duria, FOX6 News Milwaukee "The perfect pandemic activity." --Bobby Tanzilo, OnMilwaukee
Dewey Decimal917.75950444
Table Of ContentAuthors' Note and Dedication Locator Map Introduction 1. Juneautown: The Heart of Milwaukee 2. The Brewery Neighborhood: Old World to New Visions 3. Third Ward: Where Art, Fashion, and Nature Meet 4. Upper East Side: Eat, Drink, and Declare Your Major 5. Bronzeville: Jazz and Justice 6. Bluemound Heights: It Must Be the Custard 7. Bay View North: A Hot Spot with a History 8. Bay View South: Beautiful Parks in a Strong Community 9. Pigsville: Come for the Bacon, Stay for the Beer 10. Brady Street: Funky, Foodie, and Fun 11. Walker's Point: Second Street: Under the Polish Moon 12. Walker's Point: Fifth Street: Motorcycles and Bottomless Baskets of Chips 13. West Historic Mitchell Street: Minowakiing and the Polish Grand Avenue 14. Chavez: Churches, Tacos, and Community 15. Lakefront: A Great Place by a Great Lake 16. The East Side: Up Prospect, Down Farwell 17. Riverwest's Center Street: Peace, Love, and Punk Rock 18. Marquette: A West Side Story 19. Historic Concordia: Victorian Romance Is in the Air 20. RiverWalk: Urban Beauty on the Water 21. Miller Valley: The Beer and the Bikers Go with the Flow 22. Vliet Street: Local Shops at Their Best 23. Sherman Park: Where Green Space Meets Gorgeous Architecture 24. Mount Mary: Quintessentially West Side 25. Northridge Lakes: Nature's Beauty and Urban Decay 26. Jackson Park: A College, a Cathedral, and Classic Pizza 27. Lincoln Village: Diversity at Its Best 28. Historic Layton Boulevard: Vintage Homes and The Domes 29. Polonia: The Old South Side 30. Silver City: Trails and Thai Food 31. Story Hill: Beautiful Homes and Baseball Appendix: Walks by Theme Index About the Authors
SynopsisGet to Know the Wisconsin City's Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods Milwaukee is a richly historic city of scenic vistas and diverse neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Royal Brevvaxling and Molly Snyder guide you through 31 unique walking tours that traverse Milwaukee's length and breadth. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of Brew City. The walks' commentaries include such topics as architecture, local culture, trivia, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, and shop. Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, and more. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section lists the highlights of every tour. Walking Milwaukee provides the perfect path for a weekend or an after-work ramble. So grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer!, Featuring 31 self-guided walking tours, Walking Milwaukee leads readers through some of the city's most interesting, scenic, and historic places., Get to Know the Wisconsin City's Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods Milwaukee is richly historic. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Local authors Royal Brevvaxling and Molly Snyder guide you through 31 unique walking tours that traverse Milwaukee's length and breadth. Dive deep into the city with tours that illuminate its diverse neighborhoods, like the trendy East Side and the country-esque Northridge Lakes. Find everything from legendary Frank Lloyd Wright houses to custard stands to the birthplace of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of Brew City. Inside you'll find 31 self-guided tours through this amalgam of small town and big city Tips on where to dine, have a drink, and shop Clear neighborhood maps and vital public transportation and parking details Trivia about local culture, neighborhood history, and architecture Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, and more. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section lists the highlights of every tour. Walking Milwaukee provides the perfect path for a weekend or an after-work ramble. So grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer!
LC Classification NumberF589.M63B74 2020