Milwaukee

Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Milwaukee River, about 90 miles north of Chicago. The city has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

Founded in 1818 as a fur-trading outpost and incorporated as a city in 1846, Milwaukee grew as a manufacturing and brewing hub in the 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting German and other European immigrants. The city diversified after World War II and today has a varied economy centered on manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and education.

Milwaukee's cultural scene includes museums such as the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum, theaters including the Pabst Theater, and events like Summerfest, one of the world's largest music festivals. The city has distinctive neighborhoods such as the Historic Third Ward and Bay View, and a renowned craft-beer and dining scene reflecting its brewing heritage.

Key infrastructure includes General Mitchell International Airport, and access via Interstates 94 and 43. Public transit is provided by the Milwaukee County Transit System. The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Marquette University are major higher-education institutions in the city.