Explore the Milwaukee Area

Learn about communities and attractions throughout Milwaukee County.

Welcome to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee area includes many communities with their own attractions, restaurants, parks, and neighborhoods. Use the dropdown menu to explore locations north, west, and south of Milwaukee, along with popular downtown destinations.

Milwaukee is located along Lake Michigan and is known for its lakefront, festivals, sports, museums, and neighborhood businesses. Each part of the area offers something different for residents and visitors.

North Suburbs

Shorewood

Shorewood is located just north of Milwaukee and includes residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and access to Lake Michigan.

Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay is known for its walkable business district, parks, schools, and residential neighborhoods.

Fox Point

Fox Point offers quiet neighborhoods, green spaces, and convenient access to communities along the North Shore.

West Suburbs

Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa includes the Village shopping area, restaurants, parks, and several medical and business centers.

West Allis

West Allis has community events, neighborhood businesses, parks, and the Wisconsin State Fair grounds.

Brookfield

Brookfield offers shopping centers, restaurants, offices, hotels, and residential neighborhoods.

South Suburbs

Greenfield

Greenfield contains parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and neighborhoods near the southern side of Milwaukee.

Oak Creek

Oak Creek includes the Drexel Town Square area, community events, new businesses, and nearby lakefront spaces.

Franklin

Franklin offers parks, residential areas, businesses, and entertainment at the Ballpark Commons development.

Downtown Milwaukee

Lakefront

Milwaukee's lakefront includes museums, walking paths, beaches, parks, and the Summerfest festival grounds.

Third Ward

The Historic Third Ward features restaurants, stores, art galleries, apartments, and the Milwaukee Public Market.

Deer District

The Deer District surrounds Fiserv Forum and includes restaurants, entertainment, and Milwaukee Bucks events.