The Midwest of the United States is characterized by its rural and agrarian strength. As we see in films, there are miles and miles of fields, farms and small towns that contrast with the size of big cities like New York and San Francisco.
However, there are several cities in this region that are very interesting to tourists that wish to discover new places in North America. And one of them is Milwaukee. Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, this town of a little over 1.5 million inhabitants has lots of history and innovations to show tourists.
That’s why we’ve chosen a few tips about what to see and visit in this most pleasant of American towns.
Breweries
Milwaukee is famous as the brewery center of the USA. There are hundreds of large, medium and small breweries, producing the most diverse imaginable beers. Several breweries offer tours of their installations, usually including plenty of drinking options.
One of the most incredible destinations in this town is downtown, on the shore of Lake Michigan. Besides being, in itself, an architectural work of art, the museum has an interesting permanent collection with American and international works. After a visit to the museum, it’s worthwhile to take a walk in the lovely park built along the Lake Michigan shore.
Historical center of Milwaukee
At the beginning of the 20th century, the city was also an American industrial power. However, with the rise of Chicago, less than a hundred miles away, it lost its industrial strength. The architecture, however, was preserved – and people who enjoy historical tours will love the buildings in the Third Ward district. They’re former factories that were preserved and have now become residential buildings.
