5 Fun Facts About Milwaukee Every International Student Should Know!

1️⃣ Birthplace of Harley-Davidson! 🏍️ The iconic motorcycle company was founded here in 1903 and still has its HQ in Milwaukee. (P.S. Their museum is totally worth it!) 2️⃣ "Brew City" Legacy! 🍻 Home to the "Big Four" historic breweries: Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller. Though many have closed, craft beer culture is still thriving! 3️⃣ Museum with Wings! 🕊️ The Milwaukee Art Museum features a 217-foot movable sunshade (designed by Santiago Calatrava) that unfolds twice daily. Locals call it "The Calatrava." 4️⃣ Typewriter Invented Here! ⌨️ In 1867, Milwaukeeans patented the first practical typewriter—Christopher Latham Sholes is known as the "Father of the Typewriter." 5️⃣ World’s Largest Music Festival! 🎵 Summerfest (held since 1968) draws 1M+ visitors yearly with 1,000+ performances across 12 stages. Happens every June/July! #StudyAbroad #USA #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #Chicago #TravelTips 🌎✈️