Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 30th most populous city in the United States, and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee is home to some instantly recognized corporations such as Miller Brewing and Harley Davidson. The city is nicknamed "Brew City" and was once the number one beer producing city in the world. It is also home to a wide variety of museums such as the visually prominent Milwaukee Art Museum.

Things to See & Do

* US Bank Center
* Milwaukee Art Museum
* Breweries
* City Hall
* Museums

General information

Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Land Area – 145 km²
Population – 598,950 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1

Port Location – The port at Milwaukee is located on Lake Michigan, approximately 2km from the city centre.

Travel Links – Milwaukee is home to two airports, General Mitchell International Airport on the southern edge of the city, and the smaller Timmerman Field on the north side.

Milwaukee connects with Muskegon, Michigan through the Lake Express high-speed auto and passenger ferry. The Lake Express travels across Lake Michigan from late spring to the fall of each year.

Milwaukee is also accessible by rail and bus.

Cruises from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Cruise	Date	Nights
Le Bellot, 8 Night A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA to Toronto, Ontario, Canada	2026-08-19	8

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