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Walking Tours
Walking Tour Fees
- $7.00 non-members
- $3.00 HMI members
- $2.00 17 years-old and under*
- FREE Children under 6
Daily Tours
Downtown thru the Eras
Daily, June 1 to October 15, 2010 10:15 am
This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Plankinton Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum with its stunning new architecture. Meet in front of the statue (street level lobby at T.J. Maxx entrance) in the Plankinton Building (Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Winter Saturday Tour
Skywaukee
January 2- May 29, 2010
October 16-December 18, 2010 (No tour Christmas Day)
January 8 - May 28, 2011 (No tour New Year’s Eve)
Every Saturday at 1:00 pm
Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the modern skywalk system.
Meet in front of the statue (street level lobby at T.J. Maxx entrance) in the Plankinton Building (Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Summer Saturday Tours
East Town Elegance
June 5 to October 9 at 10:00am
See diverse architectural styles, from the massive arches of the old Federal Building to the sleek lines of the 20th century high rise office structures. This year we are highlighting the Pfister Hotel and the Marcus Corporation as our 2009 Remarkable Milwaukee Honoree for the beautiful preservation of the Historic Pfister Hotel. Meet inside the Wisconsin Avenue entrance of the Pfister Hotel.
Lake Drive Mansions
June 5 to October 9 at 10:00am
Lake Drive features some of Milwaukee’s largest mansions, along with a vast array of turn of the century homes. Meet at the N.E. corner of Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lake Drive.
Historic Third Ward
June 5 to October 9 at 1:00pm
This up-and-coming area grew out of the ashes of the 1892 fire that destroyed an early Irish neighborhood. Learn of its becoming a desired location for condos, boutiques, theaters, restaurants and pubs. Meet in front of the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water Street at the corner of Water and St. Paul.
Six Points Tour
June 5 - October 9 at 1:00pm
North Avenue was the northernmost boundary of the city of Milwaukee when it was incorporated in 1846 and thus became known as “North Point”. Find out the history of one of the most bustling commercial and residential areas in the city and pick up fresh flowers or veggies at the East Side Open Market. Meet at the S.E. corner of Kenilworth Avenue and North Avenue.
Summer Sunday Tours
Historic Yankee Hill
June 6 – October 10 at 12:00pm
The bluffs above Lake Michigan made this a desirable location for the city’s elite in the Victorian Era. View the churches and mansions left behind by the early Yankee settlers.
Meet in the lobby of the Astor Hotel, 924 E. Juneau Avenue.
North Point Mansions
June 6 – October 10 at 12:00pm
The homes found in the North Point neighborhood with its fairy tale water tower run the gamut from Tudor to Wright’s prairie style.
Meet at the fountain near the S.E. corner of North Avenue and Lake Drive.
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Twilight Tours
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These Tuesday and Thursday evening tours offer you the chance to enjoy one of our lovely summer nights in Milwaukee. Consider making a night of it . . . take a tour and then enjoy dinner or dessert at a number of restaurants in the tour neighborhoods. Ask your tour guide or fellow tour takers for their favorites!
Tuesday Twilight tour
German Heritage Tour
Old World Third Street has buildings from the late 1800’s with a distinctly Teutonic flavor. Hear about and view businesses and locales instrumental in making the city into a “Deutsche Athens.” Meet in front of Turner Hall, 1034 N. 4th St.
Thursday
Brady Street Tour
June - August at 5:30pm
This East Side neighborhood with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.
Meet at the N.E. corner of Humboldt Avenue and Brady Street in front of Street Hedwig’s Church.
- Large (10 or more) groups or student groups should notify HMI offices in advance. Please see our Rules for Groups for more information.
