Old Milwaukee 9am E-Bike Tour
from $79.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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.
Itinerary
- 1Catalano Square
The heart of the historic 3rd Ward. Beautiful old warehouses have been given new life!
- 2Lakeshore State Park
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.
- 3Milwaukee Art Museum
The Calatrava building is a work of art in of itself.
- 4Oak Leaf Trail
Ride a little bit of Milwaukee's impressive 135 mile Oak Leaf trail.
- 5North Point Water Tower
A functional piece of water infrastructure that looks straight out of Rapunzel.
- 6North Point Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse from 1855.
- 7Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Admire the home of a humble bike maker turned industrial giant.
- 8Stop
A pavilion in the center of Lake Park, which was designed by the same fellow who did Central Park.
- 9Bronze Fonz
Will you be able to take a photo with the Fonz? Correct-a-mundo.
- 10Milwaukee RiverWalk
Meander along the feature that relaunched Milwaukee's downtown as a great place to live.
- 11Gordon Park
The hub of Milwaukee's impressive urban wilderness corridor.
- 12Cathedral Square Park
Visit a park in the middle of downtown with a beautiful old Cathedral and lots of special events.
- 13City Hall
See an 8 million brick wonder.
- 14Old World 3rd St.
The heart of Milwaukee's German heritage.
- 15Historic Turner Hall
A cream city brick masterpiece.
- 16Fiserv Forum
The downtown sports center has a big plaza that is fun to ride through.
- 17Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
Heart of restored Brewery District
- 18Milwaukee Public Library
You can tell a lot about a community by looking at their libraries.
- 19Harley-Davidson Museum
Do a loop around the beautiful Harley grounds.
- 20Hank Aaron State Trail
Cross over the bike trail that cuts through the area that was once the machine shop of the world.
- 21Allen-Bradley Company Clock
Ride under the one of the biggest 4 sided clock in the world, the Polish Moon.
- 22Harbor View Plaza
Water. It’s where Milwaukee began and where it is headed. It’s also where the tour starts and ends.
What's included
- In-person: English Guide
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet & water bottle
Not included
- Snacks
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”
