Outdoors Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Riverwalk
An outdoor spot in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Dusk.
Why go
Three-mile walkway along the Milwaukee River through downtown and the Third Ward, lined with bars and bridges.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 places to stay. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pabst Theater and Red Arrow Park Ice Rink.
- Type
- Outdoors · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Dusk
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Pabst Theater
Ornate 1895 opera house that books concerts and comedy, often including a New Year's Eve show.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Red Arrow Park Ice Rink
Downtown outdoor skating rink across from City Hall, open late through the holidays with skate rental.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3The Pfister Hotel
1893 Romanesque Revival hotel with a Victorian art collection in the lobby and the Blu lounge on the 23rd floor.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee's grand 1893 hotel, with a painted-ceiling lobby that holds a towering Christmas tree each December.
Stay · Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, known for pork shank, schnitzel and a dining room full of steins.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, with schnitzel, pork shank and steins of German beer.
Food · Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Milwaukee Riverwalk is a stop on our Milwaukee New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Another curated outdoor spot in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. See the full Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Milwaukee
Our climate figures for Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee come from nearby Milwaukee. Average daily highs in Milwaukee run from 28°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Milwaukee Riverwalk itself, we suggest: Dusk.
Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Milwaukee weather by month (covers Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Milwaukee Riverwalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 43.04045, -87.91114
- Destination
- Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Riverwalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Milwaukee Riverwalk?
Plan on about an hour at Milwaukee Riverwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee Riverwalk?
Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Walk it at dusk on Dec 30 when the bridges and towers light up.
Is Milwaukee Riverwalk free?
Yes, we list Milwaukee Riverwalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Milwaukee Riverwalk?
Milwaukee Riverwalk appears on Milwaukee New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Milwaukee Riverwalk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee.
Plan Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Lists & regions
Also in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
- Deer District New Year's Eve Fireworks Activity
- Milwaukee Public Market Food
- The Trade Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.