MILWAUKEE 43.0389° N, 87.9065° W
Although it tends to sit in the shadow
of neighbouring giant Chicago,
Milwaukee should not be overlooked.
It is a vibrant city with art, history and
culture at its core and some of the
best beer in the world.
Perched on the banks of Lake Michigan's western
shore in the state of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,
nicknamed the "Cream City" – a nod to the light-
coloured bricks made from local clay used to
construct many of the city's buildings – is famous
for three things: art, beer, and bratwurst. First
settled by Europeans in 1818, Milwaukee had been
home to indigenous peoples for 13,000-odd years.
In the 1840s, German settlers arrived, bringing with
them unrivalled beer brewing skills. For several
decades in the 20th century, Milwaukee became
the world's most prolific beer producer.
Milwaukee today oozes that "cool city" vibe.
Mixing old and new, it preserves and celebrates
its historic German roots while offering authentic
character-filled neighbourhoods, impressive
museums, trendy shopping and dining, and an
admirable beer scene.
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