The Basics of Milwaukee

 

Milwaukee is a vibrant city on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a unique blend of world-class amenities, fast-paced excitement and endless charm. Whether you're seeking a thriving cultural scene, an award-winning culinary landscape, or a wealth of outdoor activities, Milwaukee has something for everyone.

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MKE Skyline

Milwaukee by the Numbers

 
  • Incorporated in 1846, today 1.8 million people live in the Greater Milwaukee area.
     
  • Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and ranks No. 32 in the U.S.
     
  • Positioned along the western shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a 90-minute drive from Chicago, while Minneapolis-St. Paul and Indianapolis are within a 5-hour drive. The state capital of Madison is an hour west of downtown Milwaukee.
     
  • There are 191 distinct neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
     
  • In addition to the lakefront, the city is situated at the confluence of three rivers (the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic).

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Fun Facts

 

Discover more about the Cream City with fun facts about Milwaukee!

 
family walking on trail with fall colors surrounding
 
An view from the crowd cheering on a band as they play at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
 
fans in a crowd cheering for the Bucks in playoffs at the Deer District

Milwaukee Tax Information

 

Hotel Room Tax Rate

City room tax: 7% ­­

County room tax: 3%

Wisconsin sales tax: 5.0%

County sales tax: 0.5%

TOTAL: 15.5%

 

Food & Beverage Total Tax Rate = 6.1%

Wisconsin sales tax: 5.0%

County sales tax: .5%

Baird Center: .6%

TOTAL: 6.1%

 

Car Rental Tax

Convention Center: 3.0%

WI Rental Vehicle Fee: 5.0%

Concession Recovery Fee: 11% (airport only)

Facility Fee: $1.00 per rental

Title/License/Reg Recovery Fee:
determined by rental car companies

Energy Fee: determined by rental car companies

Architecture & History

 

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