Third Ward Neighborhood

The Historic Third Ward is one of downtown Milwaukee’s most popular and frequently visited neighborhoods. The Third Ward is bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Downtown Milwaukee to the north, the Milwaukee River to the west and Walker’s Point to the south. The Historic Third Ward offers plenty of things to do right outside your door!

Walk to the lakefront, stroll along the riverwalk, enjoy nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bars, boutique shopping, museums, Milwaukee’s Public Market, and more!  The Historic Third Ward is home to famous Milwaukee staples like  opens in a new windowSummerfest,  opens in a new windowLakeshore State Park,  opens in a new windowThe Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), the  opens in a new windowMilwaukee Public Market, and the  opens in a new windowMilwaukee Riverwalk.

The Historic Third Ward has a stellar Walk Score of 95, and is rated as a walker’s paradise.