Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A comprehensive skywalk system connects the Convention Center, the Federal Plaza,
and the Shops at Grand Avenue. When it was built, one stretch over the Milwaukee River,
called the Riverspan, was the only skywalk in the United States that bridged a navigable
riverway.
Milwaukee Angels
Bless the city of Milwaukee for its angels. Not seraphim, but civic altruists officially called
public service ambassadors (PSAs), they'll happily help with anything, seven days a week,
sun or snow. On busy days, you may see them stationed at temporary kiosks. Otherwise,
you're likely to encounter an Angel as you walk the streets.
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Historic Third Ward and Riverwalk
In this conglomeration of 1890s buildings, antique stores and art galleries are the norm
among dozens of cafés, upscale shops, and a few longtime holdovers. It's also the fruit and
vegetable district. A quick tour via
http://historicthirdward.org
before arrival may help you
avoid confusion or getting lost in this area.
Theunofficial“off-Broadway”areaofthecity,theHistoric
Third Ward
hasthe
Broad-
way Theatre Center
(158N.Broadway,414/291-7800,
www.broadwaytheatrecenter.com
),
which smacks of an 18th-century European opera house; juxtaposed with that is a smaller
experimental theater.
