Milwaukee Travel Guide Destination Guides > North America > USA > Great Lakes > Wisconsin > Milwaukee •  Top Rated Attractions   · Milwaukee Art Museum · Charles Allis Art Museum · Pabst Mansion · Harley-davidson Museum · Miller Brewing Company · Lakefront Brewery · Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) · Betty Brinn Children's Museum · Lucille's Rockin' Pianos · Milwaukee County Zoo •  Top Rated Restaurants   · Sanford Restaurant · Smyth In The Iron Horse Hotel · Coerper's 5 O'clock Club · Jojo's Martini Lounge · Kopp's Frozen Custard Stand · Zaffiro's · Martino's Italian Beef · Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro · Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-in · The Capital Grille •  Traveler Photos •  Hotels in Milwaukee     Milwaukee Overview Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and 23rd largest (by population) in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Its estimated 2008 population was 604,477.[3] Milwaukee is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee–Racine–Waukesha Metropolitan Area with a population of 1,739,497 as of 2007.[4] Milwaukee is also the regional center of the seven county Greater Milwaukee Area, with an estimated population of 2,014,032 as of 2008.[5] The first Europeans to pass through the area were French missionaries and fur traders. In 1818, the French-Canadian explorer Solomon Juneau settled in the area, and in 1846 Juneau's town combined with two neighboring towns to incorporate as the City of Milwaukee.[6] Large numbers of German and other immigrants helped increase the city's population during the 1840s and the following decades. Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to reshape its image. In the past decade, major new additions to the city have included the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Midwest Airlines Center, Miller Park, an internationally renowned addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Pier Wisconsin, as well as major renovations to the Milwaukee Auditorium. In addition, many new skyscrapers, condos, lofts, and apartments have been constructed in neighborhoods on and near the lakefront and riverbanks. Hotel Deals in Milwaukee Travel Deals and Offers 4-star hotels at 2 star prices! Up to 60% off Coupon Codes for lowest air fare tickets Find rental cars from $13.95 a day Top 25 Flight Deals cheap ticket fares Save up to 50% on Last Minute Fares Top 25 Weekly Flight Deals Top Flight Deals Under $199

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