U.S. Bank Center, Milwaukee

Name: U.S. Bank Center
Address: Milwaukee, United States

#101 among attractions in Milwaukee

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U.S. Bank Center is a skyscraper located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, noted for being the tallest building in the state of Wisconsin, and the tallest building between Chicago and Minneapolis. Standing 601 feet and 42 stories tall, the building has a floor area of 1,077,607 sq ft and it surpassed the Milwaukee City Hall as the tallest building in both the city and the state. Topped off August 29, 1972, and completed in 1973, it was the headquarters for what eventually became Firstar Corporation from 1973 to 2001. The building was designed by Colombian-Peruvian architect Bruce Graham with James DeStefano of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and engineered by Bangladeshi-American structural engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan. As of 2017, the building is home to the headquarters of Foley & Lardner, Robert W. Baird & Company, Sensient Technologies Corporation, and is the Milwaukee office for U.S. Bank, IBM, and CBRE. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1973 (51 years ago)Height: 601 ftFloors: 42Coordinates: 43°2'18"N, 87°54'8"W

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U.S. Bank Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1560 ftNE
A-list art in an architectural landmark
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
8 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...
~1870 ftSW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's largest city, the Milwaukee Public Market is a vibrant fresh food emporium that has become a beloved institution for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling marketplace, located in the historic Third Ward neighborhood, offers...
~690 ftE
Museum, Children's museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee
4 min walk • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a non-profit children's museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
~1800 ftE
Museum, Boat tours, Aquarium
Discovery World, Milwaukee
9 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.
~1460 ftE
Ship
Denis Sullivan, Milwaukee
8 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.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
12 min walk • The Pabst Theater is an indoor performance and concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Colloquially known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year.
~1230 ftE
Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
6 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.
~1360 ftN
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
7 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 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marcus Center, Milwaukee
15 min walk • The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It serves as the home of the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater and other local arts organizations, and was also the home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from 1969 until 2020.
~1530 ftNW
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
8 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.
~1570 ftNE
History museum, Museum, Memorial
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to U.S. Bank Center?

Nearby attractions include Wisconsin Gas Building, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Federal Building, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee (4 min walk), The Couture, Milwaukee (4 min walk).

How to get to U.S. Bank Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to U.S. Bank Center:

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Stop (4 min walk)
Wisconsin Avenue • Lines: M (7 min walk)

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Milwaukee (21 min walk)

Bus

Milwaukee Greyhound Station (21 min walk)
FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (22 min walk)