Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee

Name: Friends of Lakeshore State Park
Address: 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, 53202-5601, United States
Telephone: +1 414-274-4281

#98 among attractions in Milwaukee

Park, Relax in park, State park

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Friends of Lakeshore State Park (address: 500 N Harbor Dr) is a place located in Milwaukee (Wisconsin state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, state park.

It is situated at an altitude of 584 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°2'12"N latitude and 87°53'50"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Friends of Lakeshore State Park is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Stop (tram, 10 min walk), Milwaukee (train, 26 min walk), Milwaukee Greyhound Station (bus, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Denis Sullivan (ship, 1 min walk), Hank Aaron State Trail (hiking, 1 min walk), Discovery World (museum, 2 min walk).

Elevation: 584 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°2'12"N, 87°53'50"W

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500 N Harbor DrLake ParkMilwaukee 53202-5601 United States

Contact

+1 414-274-4281

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Day trips

Friends of Lakeshore State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, Children's museum
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Museum, Boat tours, Aquarium
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Ship
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
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History museum, Museum, Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Friends of Lakeshore State Park?

Nearby attractions include Denis Sullivan, Milwaukee (1 min walk), Discovery World, Milwaukee (2 min walk), The Couture, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee (5 min walk).

How to get to Friends of Lakeshore State Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Friends of Lakeshore State Park:

Tram

Stop (10 min walk)
Wisconsin Avenue • Lines: M (13 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (26 min walk)

Bus

Milwaukee Greyhound Station (27 min walk)
FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (29 min walk)