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Activity Downtown, Milwaukee

Milwaukee RiverWalk

An activity in Downtown, Milwaukee, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Milwaukee RiverWalk in Downtown, Milwaukee
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Why go

Riverside path linking the Third Ward and downtown, passing the Bronze Fonz.

It is one of 12 curated places we feature in Milwaukee, alongside 4 places to eat, 4 sights and 2 bars & cafés. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Lakefront Brewery and Colectivo Lakefront. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Lakefront Brewery

    Riverside brewery known for its entertaining tours and Friday fish fry.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Colectivo Lakefront

    Coffee shop and cafe in the 1888 Milwaukee River Flushing Station on Lincoln Memorial Drive, with lake views.

    Food · Bradford Beach & the Lakefront · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Oriental Theatre

    1927 movie palace on Farwell Avenue with an elaborate East Indian-style interior, still showing films daily.

    Activity · Bradford Beach & the Lakefront · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Villa Terrace

    1920s Italian Renaissance-style villa above the lake, now a decorative arts museum with terraced gardens.

    Sight · Bradford Beach & the Lakefront · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cathedral Square Park

    Downtown park at the center of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, filled with lit trees and displays.

    Sight · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Red Arrow Park Ice Rink

    Downtown outdoor skating rink across from City Hall, open late through the holidays with skate rental.

    Activity · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Milwaukee RiverWalk features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More to do in Milwaukee

Milwaukee RiverWalk is our only activity pick in Milwaukee; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Milwaukee guide.

When to go

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: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Milwaukee weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Milwaukee RiverWalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.05753, -87.89716
Destination
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee RiverWalk: quick answers

How much time do you need at Milwaukee RiverWalk?

Plan on about 45 minutes 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: Evening.

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.

Where is Milwaukee RiverWalk?

Milwaukee RiverWalk is at Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee, WI, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Milwaukee RiverWalk?

Milwaukee RiverWalk appears on Chicago & Great Lakes and Chicago & Milwaukee, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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