If you are going to move to the US, Milwaukee is often an afterthought. If you can name this city is a tourist center, it is only because of the mandatory trip here included in some of the routes on the Great lakes. Although many would be happy to live in a quiet and peaceful town on the Bank Michigan’s — the only one of Great lakes wholly owned by the States without the ever-present tourists and inconsiderate flashes of cameras.
How to live in Milwaukee
Milwaukee — the most German city in the USA although until the beginning of XX century was more French. His house is built of brick, burnt cream from the local clay. Hence the second name Milwaukee — Cream city.
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Here brew beer, a favorite throughout the world. (Which is not surprising. Remember how in Milwaukee from Germany.) What is Harley Davidson also I know everything. Now the headquarters of this legendary motorcycle brand is located in Milwaukee.
Introducing the real biker, be sure to see it at Harley-Davidson. The local Museum houses more than 500 motorcycles, including the oldest — brand No. 1. Will become a member of the Harley-Davidson — Museum will be able to come to our home, totally free.
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Remember the sad date — October 14, 1912 assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt? This also happened in Milwaukee. The bullet pierced the 50 handwritten pages of it and the chest of the 26th President of the United States. He, being an experienced hunter, realized that it missed his lung, and calmly continued with his speech. With a bullet in his chest the President spoke for 1.5 hours.
With a cultural program in Milwaukee — a full order. Summer calendar Packed with festivals, mostly ethnic. Often events are held on the shore of Michigan. Favorite event music lovers Summerfest regularly since 1960-ies. For 11 days the festival is held over 800 concerts!
Don’t want to wait for special events with established date — go to a Museum. For example, in Art, soaring like a Seagull over the Michigan. The modern wing designed by the famous Spanish architect neofuturists Santiago Calatrava.
Some of the galleries several times a month, open doors to night owls. In Milwaukee easy to raise a theater-goer. Detskimi performances in the city no problem: meet the Melpomene, you can start with 3 years.
There is something for young naturalists and their colleagues are older — domes Milwaukee that is part of Conservatory Mitchell Park. Three dome — three different climate: jungle, oasis and flower garden.
Milwaukee is full of parks and lakes where the locals play sports and just walk around, getting their dose of inspiration.
What to eat in Milwaukee
Here love to eat — mentally and thoroughly. In addition to beer in Milwaukee produce sausage (especially bratwurst), and pretzels (again, echoes of German culture).
To combine the useful with the pleasant — tasting drink and memories — during the tour at the brewery Miller-Coors. Here are actively practicing these techniques. Book a tour by phone. +1 800-944-LITE.
And the factory Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery in the tavern you can sit and Souvenirs to purchase. The enterprise is long gone, but some beer for those who want is always there. In the guests here you can come on Friday and Saturday at 13.00 and 15.00 — visit will cost $7 (discount for military personnel — $2).
Arriving in Milwaukee, be sure to try the cheese from Wisconsin and local coffee — Alterra or Anodyne. Do not be surprised: are common Mexican foods El Rey.
If you prefer to cook or just love the atmosphere of the markets — go to Milwaukee Public Market on Third Ward. You expect local seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables, candies and flowers for serving homemade meals.
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Do not trust the markets — you are in the supermarket. For example, in a certified shop network Sendik’s. Here an assortment of imported and local products.
Meat eaters will appreciate the famous shop Usinger’s on Old World Third Street in the centre of the city. To know her is very easy on frescoed with illustrations of German fairy tale.
Cooking, when there is no time or the soul longs for romance and special atmosphere — get out of the city. Already known to us Old World Third Street many restaurants, mostly with German or Mediterranean dishes. The authentic cuisines of the world offer cheap Mexican and Latin American restaurants into the area The Fifth Ward and South Side. Delicious home cooking in places Bay View.
Transportation In Milwaukee
To feel comfortable in Milwaukee, do not have to have a car. Here there is good public transport. More than 85% of local residents are lucky to live in a couple of minutes walk from the bus stop. You can buy a ticket directly in the bus, but more convenient to use the map Milwaukee M — just remember to top up.
Just 6 miles (10 km) from the centre of the city is Mitchell airport. From here you can fly in 160 cities around the world. But direct international flights here are not offering.
Housing in Milwaukee
The city is generally considered quiet. Measured and safe life are guaranteed. But of course, like everywhere, there are areas that are considered less successful. For example ,North side.
A decent home in Milwaukee costs $200-300 thousand. But you can find for $90 thousand. Rental housing will cost $850-900 per month.
Work in Milwaukee
Some of the largest companies in the U.S. dropped anchor in Milwaukee. So a prestigious job in the city you can expect. GE Medical, Harley-Davidson, Kohl’s, Northwestern Mutual — these giants are completely different fields (from high technology to Finance and retail) often open jobs.
Reputable Fortune magazine recommends not to skip ads Johnson Controls, Manpower, Marshall & Ilsley Corp., Briggs & Stratton, A. O. Smith, MGIC Investment, Joy Global and Toshiba International Corp.
Weather in Milwaukee
The climate here is quite capricious — throws what and when you want. But within reasonable limits.
The weather is changing every day, but on average 6 months a year here it is damp and overcast. Milwaukee — one of the coldest cities in the United States. Winter is long and fierce. Spring is damp and chilly, and sometimes snowy. Weatherproof and spleen of local residents are in the bars, dancing and bowling clubs. Them here — the darkness!
