Burns Commons, Milwaukee

Name: Burns Commons
Address: 1300 N FRANKLIN Pl, Milwaukee, United States

#33 among attractions in Milwaukee

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Facts and practical information

Burns Commons is a park in the Milwaukee County Parks system. It is located on the East Side of the city, bound by Franklin Pl. Prospect Ave. and Ogden Ave. It is split into two sections by Knapp Street. The larger, northern section is landscaped with trees, lawn and walkways, and includes public art. The smaller southern portion holds a statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns. ()

Created: 1847Elevation: 656 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°2'48"N, 87°53'48"W

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1300 N FRANKLIN PlDowntown Milwaukee (Yankee Hill)Milwaukee United States

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Burns Commons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, St. Hedwig's, Green Gallery.

0.5 miS
A-list art in an architectural landmark
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
12 min walk • The Milwaukee Art Museum, an architectural landmark and cultural beacon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. This striking museum, known for its expansive collection and innovative design, draws visitors from around the...
0.6 miS
Museum, Children's museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee
15 min walk • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a non-profit children's museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
0.4 miN
Church
St. Hedwig's, Milwaukee
12 min walk • St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, is a Roman Catholic parish located at 1702 N. Humboldt Ave. on Milwaukee, Wisconsin's East Side at the center of the East Brady Street Historic District, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
~1230 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Green Gallery, Milwaukee
6 min walk • The Green Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The gallery was founded by John Riepenhoff in the attic of his apartment in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood in 2003.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
14 min walk • The Reiman Pedestrian Bridge is a cable-stayed footbridge in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin that spans Lincoln Memorial Drive. It connects the Milwaukee Art Museum on the lakeshore to the east side of the downtown's central business district by way of O'Donnell Park, a multi-use park complex.
~1570 ftW
Church, Spiritual
Summerfield United Methodist Church, Milwaukee
8 min walk • Summerfield United Methodist Church is located in the historic Juneautown neighborhood of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the United Methodist Church, Summerfield has established several community missions and promotes social justice.
0.5 miSW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
13 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires.
0.6 miE
Sailing, Marina
McKinley Marina, Milwaukee
16 min walk • The McKinley Marina is a public marina in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan. Run by Milwaukee County, the facility is just north of Veteran's Park, at the north end of the Milwaukee harbor breakwater. The marina is open from May 1 to October 31.
0.5 miSW
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
14 min walk • Cathedral Square Park is a small urban Milwaukee County Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, located to the west of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The park only takes the name of the nearby cathedral, with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holding no ownership of the site.
0.4 miS
History museum, Museum, Memorial
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee
11 min walk • The Milwaukee County War Memorial is a memorial building located on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI. It was designed by architect Eero Saarinen. Construction began in 1955 and the building was dedicated on Veterans Day in 1957.
~1510 ftS
Park
Juneau Park, Milwaukee
8 min walk • Juneau Park, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It is popular for its short distance to downtown Milwaukee, lakefront walking path, and vantage point for fireworks displays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burns Commons?

Nearby attractions include Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Shank Hall, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee (5 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee (6 min walk).

How to get to Burns Commons by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burns Commons:

Tram

Burns Commons • Lines: M (3 min walk)
Ogden at Astor • Lines: M (5 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (31 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (35 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (34 min walk)