Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is making the kind of confident strides that are vaulting it into elite national status. The stunning new developments are shining examples of a metropolitan area breaking out big time. Of course, there are the good old Milwaukee standbys like world-class restaurants, exciting arts and entertainment options, and the sincere warmth of Milwaukeeans that reflect the best America has to offer. For the most up to date travel and vacation information on Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Bold, beautiful and spectacularly progressive – the perfect summation of Milwaukee today. Yet the city remains as genuine as ever. It’s the kind of place where you can best experience the very spirit and values that built America. Our traditions of strong family values, proud ethnic heritage, warm hospitality and emphasis on cultural diversity make Milwaukee an ideal destination. Milwaukee's historical fabric is woven with many diverse neighborhoods. Charming historic and ethnic neighborhoods retain some of the traditions of yesterday, while at the same time reinventing themselves into trendy new ones with restaurants serving mouth-watering meals from just about any country and region you can name, and shopping ranging from traditional ethnic bakeries to eclectic boutiques.
Historic King Drive's neighborhood roots go back to the mid-1800s, when the area was settled by German immigrants who built homes, churches and schools there. By the early 1900s, these founding German families began moving to newer neighborhoods, making room for a new diversity that filled the district. New ethnic groups moved into the neighborhood and among them were the first African American families. These new African American families followed the community-building pattern of their predecessors, establishing new churches and business, and creating a neighborhood with a new distinct cultural flavor.
Historic King Drive continues to thrive with over $51 million dollars invested in the neighborhood during the past four years, and $110 million work of development planned between 2000 and 2005, including the Harley-Davidson Museum, which will showcase the Harley-Davidson motorcycling experience through an interactive museum and exhibits and presentations about Harley-Davidson history and culture and lifestyle. |
