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Explore MKE<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

Ditch the textbooks and embrace Milwaukee’s vibrant spirit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the historic Third Ward, where chic art galleries and trendy restaurants hum with creative energy. Delve into the eclectic East Side, a charming neighborhood brimming with vintage shops, cozy cafes, and colorful houses with architectural flair. For a dose of nature, head to the stunning lakefront, where you can stroll along the beach, rent a kayak, or simply soak in the panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee offers endless adventures waiting to be discovered, all a short trip away from campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\nFeatured Neighborhoods<\/a>\n\n\n\nCity-Wide Entertainment<\/a>\n\n\n\nGetting Around<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Featured Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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East Side<\/a><\/div>
Offering a mix of historic homes ranging from workers\u2019 cottages to the city\u2019s finest mansions; access to the lake and river, including Lake Michigan\u2019s Bradford Beach; several historic local retail districts; Milwaukee County\u2019s 138-acre Lake Park, the historic North Point Lighthouse, and 51ÁÔÆæ, which helps infuse the area with a youthful feel.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Downtown<\/a><\/div>
An amenity-rich landscape dominated by museums, marketplaces, pedestrian corridors, and nightlife districts, as well as the tourism and convention business.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Riverwest<\/a><\/div>
The neighborhood became a hub for artists in the 1970s thanks to the countercultural revolution sweeping the nation during that time. The area retains its artistic vibes today, while being easily accessible from 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Third Ward<\/a><\/div>
The Historic Third Ward is downtown Milwaukee\u2019s top neighborhood destination for the arts, dining, shopping, recreation & more. Steps from Lake Michigan \u2014 and home to the city’s top festivals \u2014 we are where historic meets modern, grit meets glam & renaissance happens on the daily.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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City-Wide Entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Take in a Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n