Milwaukee Grand Walk Self-Guided Audio Tour
The home of American lager and once a rival to Chicago in size, Milwaukee’s history and preeminence may not be as obvious as it once was—unless you look. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll travel down Brew City’s most opulent drag, from the Milwaukee Public Library to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Across 150 years of history and plenty of steps, you’ll get a guided-tour experience without any of the crowds.
Overview
The home of American lager and once a rival to Chicago in size, Milwaukee’s history and preeminence may not be as obvious as it once was—unless you look. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll travel down Brew City’s most opulent drag, from the Milwaukee Public Library to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Across 150 years of history and plenty of steps, you’ll get a guided-tour experience without any of the crowds.
Itinerary
Milwaukee Public Library
The tour starts in front of the Public Library.
Baird Center
The tour passes by the Wisconsin Center.
The Riverside Theater
The tour passes by the theater.
The tour stops briefly at Gertie the Duck.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes by the hotel.
Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
The tour stops briefly in front of the courthouse.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes by the building.
The tour passes through the park.
The tour passes along the footbridge.
Milwaukee Art Museum
The tour ends at the museum.
Location
Address
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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