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Set on a bluff, overlooking the northern point of Milwaukee’s harbor, this neighborhood boasts an incredible collection of mansions from the early twentieth century. The tree-lined blocks feature a variety of styles including German Renaissance Revival, English Tudor Revival, Mediterranean Revival and others popular from 1890-1940. The houses were designed by some of the most notable Milwaukee architects including Eschweiler, Clas, Niedecken and even Wisconsin’s own Frank Lloyd Wright. Beyond the architectural details, the neighborhood’s past residents include many prominent Milwaukeeans who made money in wheat, railroads, straw hats, fur coats, ice cream and more. The tour also includes non-residential neighborhood landmarks like a historic hospital complex, water tower and lighthouse, as well as a Frederick Law Olmsted designed park. This walking tour is 1.4 miles in length. We recommend bringing (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.

See the natural splendor of Fish Creek in Wisconsin’s beloved Door County from the comfort of a Segway on this fun and unique guided tour. You’ll see all the charming town’s highlights, from the scenic Niagara Escarpment to Peninsula State Park to the tony Millionaire’s Row to the Alibi Dock Marina bobbing with boats. Finish at the stunning Sunset Beach State Park and understand why it has that name if you go at the right time of day.

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.

Use the Built in EMF reader and see if there are spirits nearby. Along the way You will see classic landmarks like the Knight House, the Old Rittenhouse Inn, and the Carnegie Library, hear stories about ghostly innkeepers, toe‑tickling librarians, and a trench‑coated wanderer, like the mysterious “Irene” said to slam doors and stroll the Blue Room at Greunke’s as if check‑out time never came. Go at your own pace, anytime. the tour is on our walking tour app. The app provides a built in EMF reader you can use anytime by clicking the EMF button. The tour never expires. Listen again anytime.

It's a fun way to explore downtown Sturgeon Bay by pedaling to different bars and restaurants, customized for your group of friends! Tours start and end outside of Stone Harbor Pub, and you can makes stops at Kitty O'Reilly's, Sonny's Pizzeria, Poh's Pub, Cherry Lanes Arcade, and more! If you prefer to book by the seat, call us for availability.