North Point Mansions Walking Tour
from $16.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Set on a bluff, overlooking the northern point of Milwaukee’s harbor, this neighborhood boasts an incredible collection of mansions from the early twentieth century. The tree-lined blocks feature a variety of styles including German Renaissance Revival, English Tudor Revival, Mediterranean Revival and others popular from 1890-1940. The houses were designed by some of the most notable Milwaukee architects including Eschweiler, Clas, Niedecken and even Wisconsin’s own Frank Lloyd Wright. Beyond the architectural details, the neighborhood’s past residents include many prominent Milwaukeeans who made money in wheat, railroads, straw hats, fur coats, ice cream and more.
The tour also includes non-residential neighborhood landmarks like a historic hospital complex, water tower and lighthouse, as well as a Frederick Law Olmsted designed park.
This walking tour is 1.4 miles in length.
We recommend bringing (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet your guide at the fountain across from the North Point Water Tower.
Itinerary
- 1North Point Water Tower
Meet your guide at the fountain across from the North Point Water Tower.
- 2Stop
This tour features the North Point neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI. This neighborhood features a variety of eclectic or period homes built by notable Milwaukeeans. This tour is an outdoor tour on public sidewalks. It does NOT include entry into these homes
- 3Fredrick Bogk House by Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright House located in the North Point neighborhood
- 4North Point Lighthouse
The North Point Lighthouse is located within Milwaukee's Lake Park. This park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Olmsted was famous for Central Park and Prospect Park in NYC and Lincoln Park in Chicago
What's included
- Exterior of the Homes
- Audio Headsets
Not included
- Interior of the Homes
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour has a moderate to brisk pace, this tour is not recommended who can not walk or use a mobility device for the duration of the tour
