Jones Island, Milwaukee

Name: Jones Island
Address: Milwaukee, United States

#195 among attractions in Milwaukee

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Jones Island is an industrialized peninsula in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It began as a marsh island between the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic rivers, and now forms the city's inner harbor design. ()

Coordinates: 43°1'0"N, 87°53'51"W

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Jones' IslandMilwaukee United States

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Jones Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harley-Davidson Museum, Basilica of St. Josaphat, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, Summerfest.

1.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Harley-Davidson Museum is a gleaming tribute to America's iconic motorcycle brand and a must-see destination for enthusiasts and tourists alike. This sprawling complex not only celebrates the history, culture,...
1.5 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Basilica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee
38 min walk • The Basilica of St. Josaphat, located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is one of 82 minor basilicas found in the United States.
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, Milwaukee
29 min walk • National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum devoted to bobblehead dolls. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum claims to have 10,000 different bobbleheads from around the world, including a life-size bobblehead. It is the only bobblehead-specific museum in the world.
0.8 miN
Park, Music festival, Event
Summerfest, Milwaukee
22 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.
0.7 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Milwaukee
17 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.
1 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Milwaukee
27 min walk • St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Oratory is a Roman Catholic parish in the historic Mitchell Street District of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1.1 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Milwaukee Breakwater Light, Milwaukee
27 min walk • The Milwaukee Breakwater lighthouse was built in 1926 in the harbor of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to mark the entrance to the harbor.
0.7 miN
Park
Erie Street Plaza, Milwaukee
17 min walk • Erie Street Plaza is a park and public space in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that opened in 2010.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Amphitheatre
Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee
19 min walk • The American Family Insurance Amphitheater is an amphitheater on the south end of the Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The amphitheater serves as the venue for headlining acts performing at Summerfest. It also plays host to a variety of concerts and events during the spring, summer and fall.
0.8 miW
Tower
Allen-Bradley Clocktower, Milwaukee
21 min walk • The Rockwell Automation Headquarters is an office building located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building is known for once having the largest four-faced clock in the world.
~850 ftN
Bridge
Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee
5 min walk • The Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that connects Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the Lake Freeway across the Milwaukee River inlet. Originally called the Harbor Bridge, it was renamed after Daniel Hoan, one of the longest serving mayors of Milwaukee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jones Island?

Nearby attractions include Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee (5 min walk), Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Milwaukee (17 min walk), Erie Street Plaza, Milwaukee (17 min walk), Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee (19 min walk).

How to get to Jones Island by public transport?

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Ferry

Milwaukee Ferry Terminal • Lines: Milwaukee - Muskegon Ferry (28 min walk)