Milwaukee Breakwater Light, Milwaukee

Name: Milwaukee Breakwater Light
Address: Milwaukee, United States
Telephone: +1 414 369 2020

#56 among attractions in Milwaukee

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Facts and practical information

The Milwaukee Breakwater lighthouse was built in 1926 in the harbor of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to mark the entrance to the harbor. One of the last fully enclosed breakwater lighthouses in the Great Lakes, the structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. ()

Coordinates: 43°1'37"N, 87°52'55"W

Address

Milwaukee United States

Contact

+1 414 369 2020

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Day trips

Milwaukee Breakwater Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Discovery World, Denis Sullivan.

1.2 miNW
A-list art in an architectural landmark
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
30 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...
1.2 miNW
Museum, Children's museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee
32 min walk • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a non-profit children's museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1 miNW
Museum, Boat tours, Aquarium
Discovery World, Milwaukee
25 min walk • Discovery World is a nonprofit Science & Technology center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This museum is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of STEM majors through curiosity and creativity.
1 miNW
Ship
Denis Sullivan, Milwaukee
27 min walk • The S/V Denis Sullivan is a replica three-masted, wooden, gaff rigged schooner from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is a flagship of both the state of Wisconsin and of the United Nations Environment Programme.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
30 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.
1.5 miNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
39 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.
1 miW
Park, Music festival, Event
Summerfest, Milwaukee
25 min walk • Henry Maier Festival Park is a 75-acre festival park located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shore Lake Michigan and is the site of the annual Summerfest musical festival and the home of the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.
1.6 miNW
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
40 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.
1.2 miNW
History museum, Museum, Memorial
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee
31 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.
1.4 miNW
Park
Juneau Park, Milwaukee
35 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.
0.7 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Milwaukee
18 min walk • The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is an active lighthouse located in the Milwaukee harbor, just south of downtown. This aid to navigation is a 'sister' of the Kenosha North Pier Light.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Milwaukee Breakwater Light?

Nearby attractions include Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Milwaukee (18 min walk), Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee (21 min walk), Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee (21 min walk), Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee (24 min walk).

How to get to Milwaukee Breakwater Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Milwaukee Breakwater Light:

Tram

Stop (34 min walk)
Cathedral Square • Lines: M (41 min walk)