The Riverwalk was completed 20 years ago along the third ward following the Milwaukee River. The ironwood walkway is a mile of river views and outdoor dining. We followed the boardwalk along the river, passing boats, restaurant, and dog walkers. There were colorful flowers along the way and benches to sit & relax. read more

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We were so lucky to stay within walking distance of the riverwalk and enjoyed the crisp cool fall weather when visiting here from TN. Taking a stroll is def worthy of your time. read more

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I love strolling along the Riverwalk during the spring and summer! The area is surrounded by cute shops--restaurants, bars, cafes, and more. It's pretty peaceful in the morning, so I love bringing a book to read on one of the benches. There's also live music in the summer, which makes it even better! read more

Quality/Quantity - Milwaukee's riverwalk has NOTHING on Chicago's riverwalk! It was nice and surrounded by many other districts, but NOBODY was here...? Boring. Well there are a few beautiful architecture buildings and churches. Other nearby attractions - Historic 3rd ward (much better place to hang out), Free M Line Tram (see picture), Milwaukee Public Market. Atmosphere - Nice short river walk. Nice to see all the different types of bridges get raised for the boats, etc. Nice to visit the neighboring neighborhoods, etc. Art throughout, events, concerts, river cruises, boat rentals, park, theater, city hall, convention center, cathedral square, war memorial, etc. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a week. Service - Self service, and depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thanks for such a beautiful riverwalk, but please spend some time studying Chicago, Texas, even Reno, NV to see what they do to attract people. read more

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I love Riverwalk and this is a nice one that I got to experience in very cold winter Milwaukee weather unfortunately anyway, it was awesome to check and awesome to visit and we had a great time walking around taking pictures and seeing in the sites read more

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The RiverWalk connects three downtown neighborhoods (Beerline, Downtown, & Third Ward). It is 3.1 miles in length. It's a nice stroll, but there wasn't much to see. One of the main highlights is the Bronz Fonz. read more

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The Riverwalk is beautiful here, especially since I will always compare things to the Chicago Eiver since I'm from Chicago. I know they redid the Milwaukee Riverwalk and made it better recently, and I wish I knew that it was so long because my husband and I didn't even see half of it! We went toward the Lakefront Brewery part of the walk, but some parts are dead-ends so you have to find your way to maneuver through the whole thing, which would take much time since you'd hop onto Water St at certain parts and we wanted to stop and drink or eat while walking so we can recharge and enjoy the views. The area that we were near was gorgeous, but all we really saw on the outskirts was all of the new apartment and condos. If you go further down, it looks like there are more restaurants and things which would be nice to see, so looks like we'll have to be back. Lakefront Brewery does sit off the river though, and that was so nice! All down the river, people rent boats, kayaks, and paddle boats, and its fun to watch. We saw PLENTY of cute dogs on these boats, too!! read more

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A lovely free way to take in the city. A curated, clean, and well-maintained walk along the river that runs through downtown Milwaukee. There is plenty of public art and sculptures to see along the way (Eyyyy, Fonzi!). We got to enjoy live jazz being played by a band floating on a boat in the middle of the river, going up and down along the riverwalk. Restaurants and bars are plentiful on the blocks surrounding the river and walkway. A great way to spend an evening or afternoon (or any time really...). I saw places to rent kayaks and boats to paddle up and down the river. Good public space for both residents and tourists alike. read more

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Lovely river walk, there's boats rides and lots of nice trails to walk around. Bridges open for vessels to passby. read more

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Super nice walkway on a June afternoon. Nice landscaping. Great benches. Lots of curious stops too read more

The Riverwalk is beautiful in Milwaukee. There are a lot of good eateries, watering holes, and things to do!

I've lived in various places along the riverwalk over the last six years, and while I've always greatly enjoyed it, it's now even more beloved by me and my family. Having a new baby, going on walks are a must. My son and I go out almost daily to enjoy it. Even during these recently cold months, this path is enjoyable in a different, wintery-way. The river frozen over is quite pretty in my opinion! Of course, however, it's even better in the warm parts of the year. Because this 20-block pedestrian promenade connects three downtown neighborhoods, there is always something to see, an event or festival taking place, and friendly faces to pass by. Oh and cute dogs, lots of cute dogs. There is plenty vibrancy from the north side to the south side of the city... take in the fresh air and lovely sites whenever you can! read more

What a fun amazing park spot for a walk!! This was definitely a great stop on a nice fall trip - water, fall foliage, a crisp breeze - it was a great choice for a walk. read more

Beautiful in the summer! This is perfect for running and walking! Absolutely loved it!! Beautiful scenery. Lots of restaurants and bars around too. read more

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Family vacation 2021...bringing the California variant of COVID-19 to your city. The Milwaukee Riverwalk was a nice place to visit. It is a nice scenic walk that goes through downtown, the historic third ward and the Beerline B. As Californian's there was no way that we were going to walk the entire Riverwalk. A car got us to the locations that we wanted to see. We were able to see the Bronze Fonz. We saw some nice architectural buildings. We somehow missed Gertie the Duck. Boaters and kayakers were sailing along the river. It was nice to see the drawbridges go up and down. Lots of photo worthy spots for you to take pictures. There were many restaurants along the way. I was almost tempted to get myself a brat. It was a great way to spend an afternoon...until the Milwaukee Bucks game ended and all the victorious Bucks fans poured out of the Fiserv Forum and into the streets and Riverwalk. It really is a nice place to visit, even after the game ends. Go visit the Riverwalk, it's a nice way to spend the afternoon. Go Bucks! read more

When visiting Milwaukee, people say that you should check out the riverwalk. So that is what my husband, our little girl dog and I did during our visit. We came on a Tuesday afternoon and set out to find Fonz the Bronze and Gertie the Duck. Which we did find but I do want to mention that it was a challenge initially to find Bronze Fronz since there was construction being done on parts of the riverwalk. So parts of the paved pathway was closed. The riverwalk is more than 20 blocks that allows for people to walk between the historic third ward, through downtown and onto the lower east side of Milwaukee. So on a good day, it would be nice to go for a nice long stroll/ walk with your loved one (4 legged pup included) and check out some of the restaurants and bars along the river front. There are also some interesting art along the riverwalk to look at to keep your walk interesting. read more

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While in Milwaukee I had to find the Bronz Fonz. It wasn't hard but getting there proved almost impossible. There is construction all through that area and after trying to enter from each block on the north and south of it, I ended up crawling over and through some of the construction barriers. And yep we found Fonzie. Happy Days!! The Riverwalk is a great addition to downtown and worth a visit, whether you are on a mission to hang out with Fonz or just stroll one afternoon. The river while interesting is dirty, that's just the way it is. Lots of shops along the way. Worth a short visit. read more

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Ah, the river walk. It's not the fanciest thing in this fair city of ours, but it is worth checking out. Keep your eyes up, look at the architecture and artwork surrounding you and wave to the boaters as they motor by. Marvel at the bridges as they lift to let larger boats pass underneath and smell the flowers in the various planters along the way. Check out the Bronze Fonz and Gertie the duck. Stop at one of the various restaurants along your stroll for a drink and a bite to eat and contemplate where you want to go next in the city. My only complaint is that the river walk passes through the patio seating at Rockbottom Brewery and John Hawk's Pub and I always feel a little weird walking through a bunch of people dining. Other than that, the river walk is a nice way to see a different side of the city and cool off while doing it. 98/2015 read more

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My husband and I really loved walking along the river. We thought it was pretty romantic minus having to cross busy streets with crazy people trying to run us over. (It's a shame the trail doesn't just stay by the way the whole way). We saw a lot of places to eat and have fun, the duckies, and of course the Fonz... ehhhh ^_^ Also I don't know if we got crazy lucky or what but there wasn't a ton of bugs. I would caution against going around dark. It got a bit sketchy as vagrants started converging on the trail. read more

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My first visit to Milwaukee as the beginning of a Great Lakes tour. Riverwalk was an awesome experience. Much to do and see. Friendly locals as well. Clean streets and clean river. read more

Loved this area of Milwaukee there are so many things to do within walking distance. The artwork is beautiful and you HAVE to kayak down the river. read more

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This is a pretty awesome continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River Downtown. One can walk from McKinley Avenue (think Schlitz Park) on the north end to Lake Michigan (think Marcus Amphitheater) on the south. Along the way you'll encounter the Bronze Fonz and various other sculptures. Brochure are in boxes along the way to explain the art and provide other points of interest. One of the more fascinating things I found about traversing the city on this footpath is the magnificent insider views of the iconic landmarks that comprise our fair city. During the most recent Doors Open, I was fortunate enough to be on the Riverwalk South Tour. We assembled on the west side of the Chase Tower at Water and Wisconsin. The Historic Milwaukee Tour Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. At many points on the walk he stopped the group and directed our attention to the skyline. He was able to provide a brief history of each building in view. These snippets, when stitched together, created an awesome verbal fabric of yesteryear. For those interested in the history of Milwaukee, or just an alternate and exciting view of the city, the River Walk is most certainly worth your time! read more

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It is really nice that the City has renovated this area making it accessible to tourists and locals alike; however, it is sad that restaurants like John Hawks British Pub which had a British theme complete with an outdoor patio on the river with tables and chairs and an authentic London Telephone Booth-went out of business. They do have signage that makes it easy to tell where you are and how to find the Bronze Fonz for a selfie experience. FYI-Don't try to make a telephone call from the British Telephone Booth-the phone has been ripped out..only wires remain! I wonder how much it used to cost to call? read more

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I think it is great that the city has renovated this area and made it accessible for people to walk down by the water or sit on one of the benches there. The Riverwalk is more of a path to walk, not so much a place where there is shopping and dining right on the river. (Not like Chicago's or San Antonio's riverwalk.) There were a lot of people walking the path the weekend I was there and even some sitting on the benches enjoying the weather. The issue I had with the river is that it looked really, really, really polluted! There was trash floating on top. I hope the city will someday invest in some clean-up for their river. read more

Do not miss the Riverwalk when in MKE! End to end, it's a long trek but we only went about a mile so it was super easy. Lots and lots to see, hear, eat and do along the way. It was Halloween afternoon and cold and windy (and of course Covid...ass hole Covid) so we maybe passed 15-20 people along the way. Lots of photo ops (Milwaukee is really beautiful...who knew?) and interesting historical buildings and spots along the way. The Bronze Fonz is an obligatory photo op and there are benches and tables to sit near it if you need a break. It didn't cost a penny to just enjoy the beauty and amusement of this part of the city. I would absolutely recommend it. read more

I do think this is special, really special. The Riverwalk connects this downtowner to the Third Ward, Lakeshore state park, Caesars park, Erie Street Plaza, Hank Arron Trail and many more awesome restaurants and businesses. This is my daily dog walk, go to run path, walk around town with the husband stroll. I find it safe, relaxing, and just downright attractive. Depending on the season there are lights or flowers. Every section seems to have some type of creative art work, light or sculpture. Overall it is very clean and well paroled by the police. The River Walk brings business to community and is a great way to exercise! Thank you Milwaukee for getting the downtown gal moving! 4 stars for not being ADA accessible. read more

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It's great to see the Riverwalk has been built up since my last visit. So much activity with many bars , restaurants, lively fun energy, long walking path and a terrific Skyline View of downtown. A go to place to have a good time when visiting downtown Milwaukee. read more

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Beautiful path to see the city of Milwaukee. I really enjoyed the trail. It's clean and smooth.

Beautiful way to enjoy the city! Both sides are very nice, and the east side has several elevators to allow portions of the walk to be accessible. And there was so much to see on the river! read more

I love how just half a block from my office is an escape to a place of peaceful serenity - The Riverwalk. The traffic, the noise, the cars that travel through the Third Ward seem eons away - when really, it's just half a block! Celebrating the summer season is easy on the Riverwalk. There are tons of places to perch, seat yourself and enjoy. Watch boats, birds and ducks passing by. An occasional kayaker or three. Other people strolling along. Diners at local restaurants. The bridges that raise and lower to accommodate tall boats. What sets the Riverwalk apart are two things - the careful incorporation of the walk with its surroundings, so spontaneous places to sit and relax occur naturally - as well as the spectacular views of the downtown Milwaukee skyline. Take a minute or five out of your busy day to enjoy the Riverwalk when you get the chance. Your body, mind and spirit will restore themselves - and thank you! read more

Great place to live in a van..down by the RIVER!!! Ok maybe not live in a van, but definitley great place to walk or run. Not into running?? No problem, they have a bunch of places you can pop into along the way. Personally I choose to pop into a pub for a drink or 2...but to each there own. read more

The river walk is definitely a must see if you're visiting Milwaukee, or if you're a longtime resident. It's full of treasures, like the iconic Bronze Fonz or the numerous sculptures dotting the walk. The river itself isn't anything special (think more Hudson River and less a Venice canal) but the buildings along the way are a smorgasbord of different architectural styles and cultural sites. There are numerous cafes with outdoor setting that overlook the water, outdoor performance areas, and neat little stores and apartment buildings. Despite it's location downtown, River Walk feels extremely safe, but the caveat here is don't walk alone, and be careful (and aware of your surroundings) at night. read more

I have only used the riverwalk during business hours for my lunch time runs. It is perfect for such an activity. It is nice to see everyone out and about as well when then weather is nice. I have never felt unsafe on the riverwalk but not sure what it is like at night - esp on the weekends. read more

The walking path is really nice and I can see why local residents give it great reviews for a walking path. But for out of towners it was really disappointing. I was picturing something like San Antonio's awesome river walk with shops and restaurants open and accessible right from the river walk. Instead it was the backs of old buildings. You had to go around to the street front to access shops and restaurants. Skip the river walk and just go to the Open Market and Third Ward for shopping and dining. read more

Great way to walk around and explore the beautiful city of Milwaukee. Lots of art sculptures, bars and restaurants, parks and sitting locations. Safe other than the drivers when you have to cross a road. Picture with the Bronze Fonz is a must. read more

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Decided to visit Riverwalk after a very busy visit to Discovery World (A must see if you have children and are visiting the Milwaukee area!) Milwaukee is a great little city, clean, friendly and well designed. Food was great and we are looking forward to visiting again! read more

Great place to let your mind wonder and unwind. Take a pic with "The Fonz" before you leave!

Nothing special but worth doing if you are in town. Isn't very long so don't expect to spend the day there. Make sure you check out the fonz statue from happy days. It was a little weird how dead this city was. Expected it to be much more busy but I guess it's just not as populated as I though. read more