Much like other popular destinations, Milwaukee has art, culture, many attractions and things to see and do. What distinguishes Milwaukee from other cities is the genuine hospitality of its people. This can be attributed to the rich history of the people, many of whom have been in Milwaukee for generations. The city's personal touch and heartfelt welcome makes Milwaukee an extraordinary place to visit.

Affordable & Accessible

With room rates ranging from economy to deluxe and everything in between, there's a price to satisfy any pocketbook. But our affordability doesn't stop with accommodations. Our restaurant scene offers a treat for both the palate and the wallet and big city entertainment in Milwaukee comes at small town prices. Each month, Milwaukee hosts more than 150 events, attractions, exhibits, and performances-many available for free or less than $10.

Milwaukee's accessibility is a key reason groups and tourists continue to choose the Genuine American City as a destination. General Mitchell International Airport, rated one of the nation's top three airports in user-friendliness, is only 8 miles from downtown. The airport serves approximately ninety cities with nonstop or direct flights from 14 major airlines. The airport has 196 daily departures. The Greyhound Bus Station and the Amtrak Railway Station are located in the downtown area, just blocks from the convention center.

The city is conveniently located between highways 94 and 43 providing convenient freeway access throughout downtown and the outlying areas. Our city streets are laid out on a grid pattern so finding your way from one place to another, whether by car or on foot, is easy. The city's public transportation system is inexpensive and readily accessible and our cab companies provide friendly, safe, and affordable services.

Culture & Technology Collide

Two aspects of Milwaukee's state-of-the-art convention center make the Midwest Airlines Center one of the most distinctive centers in America. Throughout the building there is $1.2 million in public art, including several elements which are integrated into the building itself. The diverse artwork represents Wisconsin's fascinating history, geography and culture.

In addition to being beautiful, the building is a technological marvel. The facility is designed with cutting-edge technology, including highly advanced telephone and data services and an ATM DS3 Internet connection.

Milwaukee Embraces & Celebrates its Diversity

Milwaukee is a kaleidoscope of cultures that influence an eclectic array of restaurants, art galleries, museums and performance art throughout the area. Points of historic interest rich in cultural diversity are also abundant in Milwaukee. Among them is America's Black Holocaust Museum, the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to educating the general public of the injustices suffered by people of African heritage. The Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum chronicles the lives and contributions of African Americans to Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin. Milwaukee embraces its multi-cultural heritage. You will find restaurants, museums, cultural attractions, festivals and recreation that showcase many ethnic groups in Greater Milwaukee.

Redevelopment

Among favorite Milwaukee traditions, like ethnic festivals and brewery tours, are many new and exciting developments changing Milwaukee's skyline and defining a premier urban destination. With over $2 billion in development taking place in the Genuine American City, Milwaukee has something to offer everyone.

2001 was an exciting year for us as it marked the successful completion of two much anticipated and celebrated projects. Miller Park, the new home of the National League Milwaukee Brewers, opened in April to sellout crowds. This $400 million, one-of-a-kind ballpark, which features a convertible roof and natural grass playing field, welcomed a record number of attendees, 2.8 million, during its inaugural season.

Also completed in 2001 was the $100 million renovation and expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, and named "Best Design of 2001" by Time Magazine, this addition includes a dramatic wing-like sculpture rising high above the city's lakefront like a bird taking flight. This monumental project, an integral component of Milwaukee's current citywide cultural renaissance, has literally changed the personality and image of Milwaukee, giving the city an icon for the world to see.

Other new additions adding to Milwaukee's appeal include the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, the Wisconsin Lake Schooner Project, the William F. Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, the RiverWalk, the Milwaukee Public Museum's butterfly wing, and the Public Market.