WELCOME TO
MILWAUKEE
The metropolitan Milwaukee region is
a vibrant mix of urban neighborhoods, suburban cities, sprawling townships, and
outlying rural counties. The city itself brings together a remarkable variety of
cultures and nationalities to weave a rich fabric of traditions, customs,
religions, and ideas. Bold, progressive, and beautiful, Milwaukee has invested
$1.5 billion in premier facilities to attract tourism and convention traffic
and is planning $1 billion in additional projects over the next few years.
Improvements to Mitchell International Airport, Pier Wisconsin, the Public
Market, and vibrant new commercial and entertainment centers are bringing new
waves of energy into the city.
Services
Throughout the metropolitan region,
residents enjoy easy access to quality educational resources on every academic
level. Public and private educational resources combine to offer a wealth of
opportunities in award-winning schools and internationally renowned institutions
of higher education. Students of all ages can pursue a degree or certification
as well as an affordable start on a four-year degree at a wide selection of
community college campuses. A center for knowledge and research, the Milwaukee
metro area is the sixth largest “college town” in the nation. The metropolitan
area is home to 17 institutions of higher education that include highly
respected four-year colleges, two major universities, specialty graduate
institutions, two-year colleges, and several technical colleges. Some of the
largest enrollments are at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Milwaukee
Area Technical College, Cardinal Stritch University, and Concordia University
Milwaukee.
State-of-the-art healthcare services
and facilities are ensured through a network of hospitals, medical centers,
supportive centers, and clinics. When medical care is needed, professionals who
are associated with nationally renowned facilities provide leading-edge
services. Some of the outstanding resources in this region include exemplary
healthcare systems, regional medical centers, long-term care facilities,
skilled nursing, hospice, specialized care centers, and home-health options.
Proactive and progressive health and wellness programs are available throughout
the region, from fitness facilities to community education, support groups, and
health screenings.
Lifestyle
Nestled along the shoreline of
beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a jewel within the Great Lakes region.
Best known for its famous breweries, this metropolitan area is rich in
historical attractions and cultural treasures. Recognized for the richness of
its architecture, Milwaukee ranks among America’s Dozen Distinctive
Destinations, distinguished as the nation’s most lovingly preserved communities.
One of the stellar examples of the grandeur of yesterday is the former home of
one of Milwaukee’s beer barons, the grand 1892 Pabst Mansion. Visitors will
discover truly resplendent interiors, elegant furnishings, intricate ironwork,
and a rare art collection. Milwaukee Public Museum offers an intriguing glimpse
of life in Old Milwaukee, although the spirit and charm of yesterday are
available each and every day in the city’s revitalized neighborhoods. The
Historic Third Ward, Old World Third Street, Brady Street, Walkers Point, and
Lincoln Village contrast with Milwaukee’s contemporary neighborhoods and
suburbs. The housing selection is diverse and appealing, ranging from cozy
bungalows to two-story traditionals, colonials, Tudors, Victorians, and ranches.
Condominiums and townhouses are available in many communities, offering a
low-maintenance lifestyle.
Many popular attractions dot the
metropolitan region, including the Milwaukee Art Museum and the world renowned
Milwaukee County Zoo. Lush parks filled with first-rate sports and recreational
facilities are strategically located throughout the metropolitan area. Beyond
the cities and towns, the serene countryside or wooded elevations beckon those
who appreciate country living or just desire a weekend retreat. The average
commute of less than 22 minutes in Great Milwaukee is among the nation’s lowest
for major metropolitan areas.
One of the most popular of the
region’s many colorful annual events, Summerfest is a musical celebration
ideally set along the Milwaukee lakefront that attracts more than one million
visitors. Professional sports, grand entertainment venues, cultural
attractions, wonderful museums, fine galleries, and first-rate retail centers
are all part of Milwaukee’s undeniable appeal. Some attractions are
delightfully unique, like the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory that
combines a tropical rainforest and arid desert or “The Domes” trio of
beehive-shaped glass domes that soar 140 feet above the cityscape. From its
magnificent architecture and warm Midwestern atmosphere to vibrant suburbs
filled with contemporary attractions and outlying rural areas, Greater
Milwaukee is brimming over with wonderful surprises.