Milwaukee
Milwaukee Real Estate
Welcome to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the home of friendly people and beautiful scenery. Milwaukee has been nicknamed "A Great Place on a Great Lake," a name that really applies to the entire region. Nestled on the western shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is the hidden jewel of the Upper Midwest. It blends small town ambiance and big city excitement into a way of living that quickly captures the hearts of newcomers, many of whom never want to move away.
Southeastern Wisconsin offers a wealth of business and social opportunities. Its diversified economy is built on a firm foundation of industrial, high-tech and service jobs. The area's rich ethnic heritage has spawned a variety of colorful events and award-winning restaurants.
Milwaukee Culture
For festivals and fun, Milwaukee can't be beat. From May through September the city vibrates with a dizzying array of activities, including parades, music festivals (Summerfest, the largest musical festival in the world), ethnic celebrations and church socials, bicycle races, sailing regattas, block parties and art fairs.Sports fans can attend professional basketball (Milwaukee Bucks), baseball (The Milwaukee Brewers play at Miller Park, the only stadium in North America featuring a fan-shaped convertible roof), soccer, hockey and arena football games, or they can watch Marquette University or University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's basketball teams battle their NCAA opponents.
Milwaukee is also a cultural center. It boasts a symphony orchestra, one ballet and two opera companies, a repertory theater, experimental theaters and several nationally recognized dance troupes. It has several acclaimed museums, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin and the brand-new Harley Davidson Museum.
Milwaukee Great Outdoors
Nature abounds. In addition to the impressive Lake Michigan shoreline, the Lakes in Waukesha county and the rolling hills of the Kettle Moraine, plenty of land has been set aside for the public's enjoyment. There are more than 15,000 acres of parkland in Milwaukee County alone, including several miles of public lakefront along the eastern edge of the downtown.
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Surrounding counties have their own special charms. Washington County is home to the Ice Age Trail and Pike Lake State Park, which provide plenty of peaceful trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Sparkling lakes and fish-filled rivers are sprinkled throughout Waukesha County (Lake Country), which is one of the fastest growing counties in the state, with new residential developments continually springing up in communities on either side of I-94 and I-43.
Southeast Wisconsin is a comfortable blend of urban, suburban and rural communities that is ideally located in the heart of the Upper Midwest.