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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.

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