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Lakeshore State Park — Attraction in Milwaukee

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Lakeshore State Park
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Lakeshore State Park is a 22-acre Wisconsin state park located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the city of Milwaukee. It is situated adjacent to both Discovery World and Henry Maier Festival Park. It is the only urban state park in Wisconsin and features restored prairie and a pebble beach.
Nearby attractions
Discovery World
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Northwestern Mutual Community Park
East Chicago Street &, N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
American Family Insurance Amphitheater
100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Wisconsin State Historical Marker 131: First Milwaukee Cargo Pier
E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Museum Center Park
910 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Quadracci Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava
700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Nearby restaurants
Harbor House
550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Stella Van Buren
550 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rare Steakhouse
833 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Camp Bar | Third Ward
525 E Menomonee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Museum Café
700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Smoke Shack
332 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kanpai Izakaya
408 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Café Benelux
346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
DanDan
360 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Downtown Kitchen
777 E Wisconsin Ave Galleria Level, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Nearby local services
Milwaukee Art Museum Store
700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kloiber Jewelers
777 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
MODA3
320 E Buffalo St # 300, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Orangetheory Fitness
336 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
TRAIN MOMENT MKE
323 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Broadway Paper
191 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Fit Pro MKE
731 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Wisconsin Athletic Club | Downtown Milwaukee
411 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Shoppe
155 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Nearby hotels
The Westin Milwaukee
550 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tru by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
515 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
515 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
525 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
4.8(371)
Open until 10:00 PM
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Lakeshore State Park is a 22-acre Wisconsin state park located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the city of Milwaukee. It is situated adjacent to both Discovery World and Henry Maier Festival Park. It is the only urban state park in Wisconsin and features restored prairie and a pebble beach.

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Family friendly
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attractions: Discovery World, Northwestern Mutual Community Park, Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium, Milwaukee Art Museum, American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Wisconsin State Historical Marker 131: First Milwaukee Cargo Pier, Museum Center Park, Quadracci Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava, Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, restaurants: Harbor House, Stella Van Buren, Rare Steakhouse, Camp Bar | Third Ward, Museum Café, Smoke Shack, Kanpai Izakaya, Café Benelux, DanDan, Downtown Kitchen, local businesses: Milwaukee Art Museum Store, Kloiber Jewelers, MODA3, Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown, Orangetheory Fitness, TRAIN MOMENT MKE, Broadway Paper, Fit Pro MKE, Wisconsin Athletic Club | Downtown Milwaukee, The Shoppe
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Phone
(414) 274-4281
Website
dnr.wisconsin.gov
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Nearby attractions of Lakeshore State Park

Discovery World

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium

Milwaukee Art Museum

American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Wisconsin State Historical Marker 131: First Milwaukee Cargo Pier

Museum Center Park

Quadracci Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Discovery World

Discovery World

4.6

(2.1K)

Open until 4:00 PM
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Northwestern Mutual Community Park

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

4.8

(40)

Open 24 hours
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Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium

Discovery World's Reiman Aquarium

4.4

(116)

Open until 4:00 PM
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Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum

4.8

(3.7K)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Lakeshore State Park

Harbor House

Stella Van Buren

Rare Steakhouse

Camp Bar | Third Ward

Museum Café

Smoke Shack

Kanpai Izakaya

Café Benelux

DanDan

Downtown Kitchen

Harbor House

Harbor House

4.6

(1.5K)

$$$

Closed
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Stella Van Buren

Stella Van Buren

4.7

(839)

$

Open until 2:00 PM
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Rare Steakhouse

Rare Steakhouse

4.4

(327)

$$$$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Camp Bar | Third Ward

Camp Bar | Third Ward

4.4

(417)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Lakeshore State Park

Milwaukee Art Museum Store

Kloiber Jewelers

MODA3

Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown

Orangetheory Fitness

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Broadway Paper

Fit Pro MKE

Wisconsin Athletic Club | Downtown Milwaukee

The Shoppe

Milwaukee Art Museum Store

Milwaukee Art Museum Store

4.6

(10)

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Kloiber Jewelers

Kloiber Jewelers

4.9

(43)

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MODA3

MODA3

4.8

(272)

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Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown

Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown

4.5

(290)

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Reviews of Lakeshore State Park

4.8
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5.0
4y

Hidden gem in downtown Milwaukee. This park isn’t well known but it is worth while seeking it out. Lovely in any time of year or time of day. There is a paved trail that winds between the Summerfest grounds and the Lake. You can ride your bike or walk from the little red lighthouse near the Hohn bridge past Discovery World and the Art Museum. There are benches, a few picnic tables, porta-potties, wild flowers and scenery galore. Easy to connect to Hank Aaron trail or Oak Leaf trail. Flat all the wall along Bradford Beach to the north until the water treatment for easy bike riding. (All that isn’t in the State Park but it’s easily accessible from here. There are a few parking spots near under the Hohn bridge area usually. No fee to use this beautiful...

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5.0
2y

I was on the shore lines of South Shore Park and Cupertino Park. They run together and both were very very beautiful. The asthenosphere was amazing and everyone was very nice, even their dogs.

What looks like a busy place because of all the cars is actually a big enough place and I didn't see many people as id expected to see.

This might be because they have a Yacht Club on the lot or the the residential area just across the street. Many may have been inside of there. In any case, this part of the lake is beautiful, quiet, and fun. Very family friendly ☺️ ONE...

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4.0
2y

Lakeshore State Park is a small but beautiful park located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the only urban state park in Wisconsin and features a restored prairie, a pebble beach, and a paved trail that connects to the Oak Leaf Trail and Hank Aaron Trail. The park is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables where you can sit and people-watch, or you can take a walk or bike ride along the trail. The park is also a popular spot for fishing, bird watching, and...

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