That’s right folks, Milwaukee was voted the third best U.S. city in which to live in 2008 by CNNMoney.com. How could it not be?! With affordable waterfront living, beautiful river walks, diverse ethnic restaurants to pick from, mass transit systems for quick and easy access, the nationally ranked Milwaukee County Zoo, expanded sidewalks that encourage exercise, libraries, museums, 130 parks, the Brewers and the Bucks, and so many ski resorts … just to name a few of the great amenities.
Milwaukee’s got something for everybody, young and not-so-young, alike. It is a wonderful place to work, live and raise a family. Not only is it a great place on a Great Lake, it’s also known for its aesthetic scenery. Milwaukee is seated along the shores of Lake Michigan where three rivers merge – the Kinnickinnic, Menomonee and Milwaukee. Steep bluffs outline the lakeshore. Smaller rivers flow through the city – i.e., Root River, Lincoln Creek. The unique aquatic surroundings make this city appealing in many ways.
Summer Entertainment – City of Festivals
Milwaukee is home to various ethnic themed festivals that occur throughout the summer. These festivals last several days each and are mostly held on the Summerfest grounds located on the lakefront. Summerfest is Milwaukee’s annual music festival that draws almost one million people every year. The Guinness Book of World Records concurred in 1999 with Summerfest’s claim that it is the World’s Largest Music Festival.
Summerfest features local and national music talent from an array of music genres. Milwaukee restaurants are on the scene to highlight their culinary talent and specialties. You’ll peruse shopping booths, see comedy acts, sing karaoke, find activities for the kids, watch fireworks and more. US Bank sponsors the fireworks dubbed The Big Bang.
The last weekend in May kicks off the festivals with Riversplash, the three-day celebration of the Milwaukee River. LGBT and Polish festivals follow in June. Summerfest is next and lasts eleven days from the end of June to the beginning of July. Bastille Day (French), Italian, Greek and German festivals are held in July. The Arab, African, Mexican, Irish and American Indian events close up the festival schedule beginning August through September. If you can’t find anything to do in Milwaukee, you’re just not stepping outside your front door!
Milwaukee – Large Community with Many Neighborhoods
Don’t let the size of Milwaukee fool you. This city may be big, but it’s really just a large community with many, many neighborhoods. You’ve got Downtown where many business professionals, elected officials and other residents fill this neighborhood. Not to mention, the neighborhood has one of the best skyline views in the city. Brewer’s Hill was named by the beer barons who resided in Milwaukee during the peak of the beer industry boom. The East Side is a waterfront community that sits on the east side of the Milwaukee River.
These are just a few of the more-than-thirty Milwaukee neighborhoods with neighborhood associations. Each association strives to bring together neighbors and business, and promote the safety and community of the neighborhood. This is accomplished through planned events and promotions.
Milwaukee Business
In regards to employment satisfaction, Derco Aerospace, Marshall & Ilsley Corp., Mortenson Construction, Kerry Groupis, Deloitte & Touche, Paragon Development Systems, Arnold & O’Sheridan, GE Healthcare Financial Services, Assurant Health, Clifton Gunderson, R.A. Smith & Associates, Mortenson University, Tailored Label Products, CG Schmidt and Johnson Financial are just a few of the businesses in the Milwaukee metro and surrounding areas voted as the best places to work by their employees as noted by Milwaukee Magazine.com.
Let’s face it, though, Milwaukee historically is known for its beer production. One interesting item to note is that Pabst Brewing Co. under MillerCoors expanded Milwaukee production on their recently re-launched Schlitz 1960s formula. There was a problem with supply and demand. The demand, of course, was much greater than the supply.
Speaking of beer, interested in how beer is produced? Tours are available at all the local breweries. Locals do it all the time. You could actually complete all three tours in one day if you have a designated driver. Start with MillerCoors Brewery, move on to Sprecher Brewery with its indoor beer garden and wrap up the day at Lakefront Brewery. MillerCoors is free, Sprecher ranges from $2 to $4 (free with military ID) and Lakefront charges $6, but includes a souvenir pint glass.
Life in Milwaukee. You can’t beat it! |
