Why go
- Largest city in Wisconsin, United States.
- Known for Brew City, brewing beers, Milwaukee Brewers (MLB).
- 4 curated must-see attractions on record, including Milwaukee Art Museum.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC).
History
Milwaukee is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it had a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, making it the 31st-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in the Midwest. The Milwaukee metropolitan area has over 1.57 million residents and ranks as the 40th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of Milwaukee County.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 30 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 717, 737-700) · 19 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Boston*, Cancun, Denver*, Fort Lauderdale*, Fort Myers*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Minneapolis*, New Orleans*, Orlando*, Phoenix*, San Francisco*, Seattle*, St. Louis*, Tampa*, Washington
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 717, 737-700, 737-800) · 19 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, M90, A319, A320, 717, CRJ…) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ, CRJ-700) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Phoenix
- AeroMéxico AM (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MKE has direct flights to 30 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Milwaukee Ferry Terminal, 10 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.