Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #20 in Milwaukee, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.4 km
Ascend 41 m
Descend 30 m

Experience Milwaukee in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MilwaukeeIndividual Sights in Milwaukee

Sight 1: North Sherman Boulevard Historic District

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North Sherman Boulevard Historic District

The North Sherman Boulevard Historic District is a largely intact neighborhood of stylish homes built from 1907 to 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Wikipedia: North Sherman Boulevard Historic District (EN), Heritage Website

402 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: North Grant Boulevard Historic District

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North Grant Boulevard Historic District

The North Grant Boulevard Historic District is a neighborhood of stylish houses built on large lots from 1913 to 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Wikipedia: North Grant Boulevard Historic District (EN), Heritage Website

1172 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: Steuben Monument

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Steuben Monument

The Steuben Monument is a public art work by Swiss-American artist J. Otto Schweizer, located on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The bronze equestrian sculpture depicts Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben in his Revolutionary War uniform. It is located at the intersection of West Lisbon Avenue, Lloyd Street, and North Sherman Boulevard.

Wikipedia: Steuben Monument (EN)

529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Washington Park

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Washington Park (1900) originally called West Park is a park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States. From 1892–1958 the park was home to the Milwaukee County Zoo. It is one of the oldest parks in Milwaukee and it was added to the Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory in 2019.

Wikipedia: Washington Park (Milwaukee) (EN)

209 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Goethe-Schiller Monument

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Goethe-Schiller Monument

The Goethe–Schiller Monument is a public artwork by German artist Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel located in Washington Park, which is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The bronze sculpture from 1908 depicts two men, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, one holding a laurel wreath and the other a scroll. The 12 foot artwork rests upon a 26 foot long granite base. The bronze sculpture is a recasting of the statue incorporated into the 1857 Goethe-Schiller Monument in Weimar, Germany.

Wikipedia: Goethe–Schiller Monument (Milwaukee) (EN)

1063 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 6: West Washington-North Hi-Mount Boulevards Historic District

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The West Washington-North Hi-Mount Boulevards Historic District is a historic neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with stylish homes built along the named streets beginning in 1912, mostly businessmen and professionals. In 1994 the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: West Washington-North Hi-Mount Boulevards Historic District (EN), Heritage Website

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