Old Milwaukee E-Bike Tour

About this activity

Hop on your pedal assist e-bike and get a helpful push as you ride about 15 miles through the best of Milwaukee. See what makes the city amazing and distinct. Ride through historic neighborhoods with differing architecture and traditions. See church steeples in every direction, each one telling an immigration story. Marvel at our 8 million brick city hall, an icon of our socialist legacy. Cruise paths that connect an astounding 15,000 acres of parks. Cross over valleys that are home to both industrial giants and urban wilderness. Understand the critical role water plays in the city’s past and future as you enjoy gorgeous lake and river views. You’ll ride the whole, not just old, Milwaukee.

Itinerary

1. Catalano Square · 5 min

   The heart of the historic 3rd Ward. Beautiful old warehouses have been given new life!

2. Lakeshore State Park · 5 min

   A beautiful island park with native grasses. A perfect place to take a photo of your group with the lake and downtown in the background.

3. Milwaukee Art Museum · pass by

   The Calatrava building is a work of art in of itself.

4. Oak Leaf Trail · pass by

   Ride a little bit of Milwaukee's impressive 135 mile Oak Leaf trail.

5. North Point Water Tower · pass by

   A functional piece of water infrastructure that looks straight out of Rapunzel.

6. North Point Lighthouse · 5 min

   A historic lighthouse from 1855.

7. Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens · 5 min

   Admire the home of a humble bike maker turned industrial giant.

8. Stop 8 · 5 min

   A pavilion in the center of Lake Park, which was designed by the same fellow who did Central Park.

9. Bronze Fonz · 5 min

   Will you be able to take a photo with the Fonz? Correct-a-mundo.

10. Milwaukee RiverWalk · 5 min

    Meander along the feature that relaunched Milwaukee's downtown as a great place to live.

11. Gordon Park · pass by

    The hub of Milwaukee's impressive urban wilderness corridor.

12. Cathedral Square Park · 5 min

    Visit a park in the middle of downtown with a beautiful old Cathedral and lots of special events.

13. City Hall · 5 min

    See an 8 million brick wonder.

14. Old World 3rd St. · 5 min

    The heart of Milwaukee's German heritage.

15. Historic Turner Hall · 5 min

    A cream city brick masterpiece.

16. Fiserv Forum · pass by

    The downtown sports center has a big plaza that is fun to ride through.

17. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery · 5 min

    Heart of restored Brewery District

18. Milwaukee Public Library · 5 min

    You can tell a lot about a community by looking at their libraries.

19. Harley-Davidson Museum · pass by

    Do a loop around the beautiful Harley grounds.

20. Hank Aaron State Trail · 5 min

    Cross over the bike trail that cuts through the area that was once the machine shop of the world.

21. Allen-Bradley Company Clock · pass by

    Ride under the one of the biggest 4 sided clock in the world, the Polish Moon.

22. Harbor View Plaza · 5 min

    Water. It’s where Milwaukee began and where it is headed. It’s also where the tour starts and ends.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: We’re in the big brick National Warehouse Building. Look for the MKE Bike Tour sign. Your guide will instruct you on where to park for free. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Bikes fit riders from 5’1” through 6’6”

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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