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West of the Milwaukee River, you’ll find the historic arts and entertainment district of Downtown. Today, the area known as Westown includes several theaters and arts venues as well as sports arenas, the Baird Convention Center, and several historic hotels. Also in the district is the multi-block Grand Avenue Mall (1982), now redeveloped into The Avenue (2018) with updated food hall and shopping. This tour will explore the recent transformation of several historic buildings into mixed-use development with apartments, new coffee shops, and gallery spaces, and the reinvigoration of office space. Included on the tour are Milwaukee’s large blue building, the Reuss Federal Plaza, now known as 310W (1983), the historic Hotel Wisconsin (1913), and the Pabst Theater (1895). This walking tour is 1.4 miles in length. We recommend that travelers bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or an umbrella.

Set off on an action-packed adventure in Green Bay! Dive into the city’s fascinating past, from its days under British control to its ties to the American Revolutionary War. Celebrate the legacy of the legendary Green Bay Packers, stop by the Cherry Street Ramp, and snap fun selfies along the way. Discover how Green Bay earned the nicknames “Titletown USA” and the “Toilet Paper Capital of the World,” explore its lively Irish pubs, historic roadways, and iconic bridges, and don’t miss the chance to strike a pose with the museum’s towering T-Rex!

This key commercial corridor on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side was settled by Polish immigrants who built St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church (1886) as the center of their community. Their residences, seen mostly north of Brady, became the ubiquitous Milwaukee Polish Flat. Later the neighborhood became home to a number of Italian families, who transformed many commercial buildings into businesses that are still on Brady today like Glorioso’s Italian Market (1946) or Peter Sciortino’s Bakery (1947). On this tour, you’ll also hear more about the counterculture era from the 1960s and 1970s and learn how Brady Street has reinvented itself in recent year. The tour blends local history and cultural insight with the sights and atmosphere of one of Milwaukee’s most engaging urban corridors.

See where ski-jumping Olympians, Hall of Fame players, and Major League Baseball players got their start in Eau Claire with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the famous sports stars with a connection to the city and about the unique sporting tournaments that Eau Claire's hosted and participated in • Hear from producer Roger Gostomski, founder of Eau Claire Tours and who’s called the city home for over 30 years • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Travel back in time and learn more about Wisconsin’s first company town. Today, Bay View is one of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods but it was originally established in 1867 for workers at the Milwaukee Iron Company. The tour will explore houses built for laborers and managers and discuss the development of the mill and town before it incorporated into Milwaukee in 1887. Beyond residential streets, stops include important businesses, community spaces including the Beulah Brinton House (1871), houses of worship, and landmarks like the Pryor Avenue Iron Well (1882). The tour will also share immigrant stories from Welsh, English and later Italian families who established deep roots in Bay View. This walking tour is 1.9 miles in length. We recommend that travelers bring (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.

On this private tour, you completely customize your route, pick your preferred duration, and select your exact sightseeing stops across Milwaukee. Skip the rigid schedules of standard group excursions and build your ideal urban trek alongside an expert local storyteller. Whether you want to explore 19th-century German immigration landmarks, marvel at modern lakefront architecture, or uncover the industrial revitalization of the historic warehouse districts, you call the shots. Your dedicated guide adapts the route and stories to match your group perfectly. Your Customization Choices: Choose your route: Focus on old-world civic history or sleek modern architecture. Pick your duration: Select a 2, 3, or 4-hour walk to match your schedule. Select your stops: Handpick locations like the Milwaukee Art Museum or Third Ward. Please note: Your exact itinerary may vary from the standard plan depending on the custom path and options you select at booking.