This place with rich history is one of the largest U.S. cities. Milwaukee literally translates as "good earth". This name was given to the city by its first settlers from Indian tribes. In the end of the 19th century the main manufacturing in the city was brewing. Brewing began developing under the influence of German immigrants who invaded the town in the middle of the century. Until the mid-20th century Milwaukee was a leading beer producer in the world. Even today one of the oldest plants still works in its territory. Travellers can also feel the atmosphere of the last century in numerous taverns and bars of the city.
In the city, there is an excellent zoo named Milwaukee County that will impress all nature admirers and tourists with children. It covers a large area. There are spacious enclosures for … Open
1. In Milwaukee, two big international airports accommodate flights from over a hundred cities. There is also railway service between Milwaukee and cities of other American states. 2. … Open
Fans of painting should pay attention to the Art Museum of Milwaukee. It is located in one of the most remote areas of the city, so it is not known to all tourists. This museum presents works of art by the most famous painters of the state. Some of the paintings stored in the museum are more than one hundred years old. In the cultural center, there are special rooms for temporary exhibitions, during which you can get acquainted with the works of contemporary painters and photographers.
In Milwaukee, there are a lot of shopping places. You can buy many interesting things and popular products on the Milwaukee Public Market. It offers a wide range of cheeses, dairy products, … Open
Milwaukee continues to draw the attention of fans of event tourism. Every year, in the first half of July, one of the world's largest music festivals, Summerfest, takes place here. For 11 days, the town turns into a concert platform. 10 open platforms are set on its territory to conduct events. This festival is visited by performers from all over the world, as well as thousands of fans of rock, jazz, blues and country music. In addition to musical concerts, during the festival, there are interesting events dedicated to contemporary art. Most of the events take place in the most picturesque central area of Milwaukee, on the shore of the lake.