Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city, and one of the biggest urban areas in the American Midwest. A culturally diverse city, Milwaukee takes its name from the indigenous Algonquian language and means ‘pleasant land’. Strongly influenced by waves of German immigration during the 19th century, the city is famous for its smoked meats and locally brewed...Read More
Planning a bachelor or bachelorette for a best friend or family member? Wondering what to do to keep every member of your group entertained and happy? Well, we’re happy to report that if you’re bringing the party to Milwaukee, you’re not going to have any difficulty finding things to do!From ghost tours and wine tasting...Read More
Milwaukee is not only a hub for history and industry, but its streets are a canvas for vibrant outdoor art. From colorful murals to thought-provoking sculptures, the city’s public spaces are filled with a diverse collection of outdoor art that reflects Milwaukee’s creative spirit and commitment to fostering a visually stimulating urban environment. In this...Read More
When you look at Milwaukee on a map you can see how far north it is, nestled not far from the Canadian border and sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan. This northerly position suggests cold winters…and that suggestion would be right! It definitely gets pretty cold up here. Lake Michigan mitigates the temperature a little,...Read More
Did you know that the Japanese word karaoke translates to the empty orchestra? Did you also know that karaoke is as big in Milwaukee as it is in Japan? Ok, maybe not quite as big, but there are still plenty of bars where you can share your inner diva or rock ‘n’ roller — as...Read More
Milwaukee isn’t known as Brew City for nothing! Walk around town and it feels like there’s a bar on every corner. From retro-style classic bars to trendy wine bars and brewpubs, there’s something to suit the tastes of every thirsty reveler in MKE. At City Tours MKE, we love nothing more than taking our guests...Read More
What Are Tied Houses? Long before Milwaukee had an indie craft beer scene, the city’s brewing landscape looked mightily different. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a combination of low beer prices, intense competition among brewing companies, increasing legal restrictions, and social pressures on public drinking establishments compelled brewing companies in Milwaukee and many...Read More
Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park! Are you heading to Milwaukee to support the Brewers? Or perhaps this is your very first baseball game. While baseball may be your main attraction, there is plenty to do in Milwaukee when you visit, as we’ll see in this blog. At...Read More
We are thrilled to announce that City Tours MKE was voted Best Milwaukee Tour in the Best of Milwaukee 2021 awards! We were nominated in the Out and About awards and are grateful to all who voted for us to win. Thanks to Shepherd Express for presenting the Best of Milwaukee 2021 awards and to...Read More
