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To many, Milwaukee's name is synonymous with
brewing, quality workmanship and industriousness. These attributes,
like the tradition of good beer, can all be traced directly to
the region's German heritage. However, while brewing may be the
first thing that comes to mind when we think of Milwaukee, the
region is also headquarters for many other internationally known
companies including Harley Davidson motorcycles, where a tour
would be HOG heaven for some visitors.
At one time there were over eighty breweries in the Milwaukee area; today
there are fewer, but these range from micro breweries with traditional
seasonal ales, to some of the largest in North America. Without exception,
whether the company is Miller, Pabst or Schlitz, or whether it is one
of the many more in leather goods, printing, banking or hospitality, they
can all trace their lineage to the 19th century influx of skilled and
artistically gifted German émigrés.
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RECREATION
Milwaukeeans, as befits their roots, have always taken recreation
seriously. In the 19th and early 20th centuries they enjoyed many famous
beer gardens with their concerts, summer theatre, dancing, bowling and
turnerfests. Today, the Riverwalk, and a multitude of parks and green
spaces thread the city, and provide places to stroll and relax. Juneau
and Lake Park offer nearly three miles of lakeside walks including the
opportunity to ship watch at the busy harbour entrance. Further afield,
in the SW corner of the city, the Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Wehr
Nature Centre give the visitor over 1,000 acres of formal gardens, arboreta
and natural wooded and parkland settings. With a unique horticultural
conservatory; opportunities to ride on period trolleys (trams) or behind
an original steam engine; a zoo that can whisk you round five continents
in less than a day; a Six Flags theme park and an IMAX theatre for those
that take their excitement sitting down, the visitor can never run out
of recreational opportunities.
HISTORIC MILWAUKEE
The city's historic core is both compact and accessible.
The heritage areas of Kilbourn Town, Juneau Town, East Town and the historic
Third Ward are all within an easy stroll of the municipal passenger pier.
A walking tour of the area will reward, not only with a feast for the
eyes, but also with opportunities to dally in unique stores, galleries
and restaurants. Although not within the "square mile", the magnificent
Pabst Mansion should not be missed.
The history of Milwaukee is both real and tangible, perhaps the more
so because of the possibility to trace family connections in the Milwaukee
area. The Milwaukee County Historical Society maintains extensive records
going back to the early days of the city and will assist visitors in genealogical
research.
SHOPPING
Milwaukee offers an incredible range of shopping possibilities
to the visitor, from the glamour of the four block Grand Avenue complex
featuring the fabulous Spiesgarten or the Mayfair with its dramatic atrium
enclosing flowing bamboo grasses, to old world Third Street redolent with
the odour of spices, sausages, kaffe kuchen and other specialties. Out
of town venues to visit include Cedar Creek and Stonewood Village.
ARTS AND ENTERTRAINMENT
The Florentine Opera at Uihlein Hall; the Milwaukee
Symphony at Pabst Theatre; the Skylight Opera Theatre and Milwaukee Chamber
Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Centre; the Milwaukee Ballet at the Performing
Arts Centre. With eighteen resident theatres, dinner theatre, dance and
orchestral companies and almost as many performance spaces, the cultural
scene in Milwaukee is alive and flourishing with everything from Broadway
to improv comedy.
Milwaukee is also brimming with museums and galleries including the Milwaukee
Public Museum; the Betty Brinn Children's Museum; the James Lovell Museum
of Science, Economics and Technology and the Art Museum.
SPORTS
With Brewers baseball, Bucks basketball, Admirals
hockey, Waves soccer, and Mustangs football there is always a spectator
game in town to enjoy. For those that wish to get out and participate,
Milwaukee has seventeen excellent golf courses in the immediate county
area. The courses include one laid down over 100 years ago by A.J. Spalding
and is still run by the same family, now in its fifth generation.
The Details
Port Authority
Port of Milwaukee
Kenneth J. Szallai
Director, Port of Milwaukee
2323 South Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 286-3511 Fax: (414) 286-8506
Sailing Directions
Charts: 14904, 14924
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Channels: Direct approach from harbor wall gap to Municipal Pier berth
Anchorages: Deep water anchorage area directly south inside harbor wall
gap
Radio: Channel 16
Pilotage: Compulsory, Great Lakes transit pilot will berth/unberth vessel
Accommodation
Berths: Municipal passenger pier
Depth: 18 feet
Length: 400 feet long face
Services: Fresh water, electric 3-phase, garbage/bilge disposal
Berths: Coast Guard Berth
Depth: 22 feet
Length: 600 feet long face
Services: No electrical facilities, other services by truck
There are other available berths for cruise calls with full seaway
depth of 26'.
Contact the Port Authority for details.
Tugs
Companies and Contacts
Great Lakes Towing Co.
Joel Koslen
1800 Terminal Tower
Cleveland, OH 44113-2204
(216) 621-4854 Fax: (216) 621-7616
Toll Free: 1-800-321-3663
Kadinger Marine Service, Inc.
Dave Kadinger
401 E. Greenfield Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-2040 Fax: (414) 383-0718
Charges
Pilots - no extra charges above Great Lakes Pilot Assoc. fees.
Tugs - Not compulsory, if needed approx. $1250/tug/move
Harbour Dues - $5.00 per passenger
Dockage/Berthage - $3.25/metre/day
Agents
Benchmark Marine
Richard Laurion
10048 Indianapolis Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 221-7400 Fax: (773) 221-9648
C & M Shipping, Inc.
Henning Christiansen
5320 West 159th Street, Suite 505
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-7970 Fax: (708) 687-1280
Fedmar International
Nick Faul
3434 East 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 933-3660 Fax: (773) 734-1155
Great Lakes European Shipping
Charlie Tennessen
701 - 4th Avenue
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 864-9104 Fax: (960) 864-9199
Mobile: (715) 923-3048
Email: Charlie@mari.net
Inter Ship, Inc.
Sam Schiphorst
P.O. Box 330
Palos Park, Ill 60464
(708) 361-2525 Fax: (708) 361-2604
Kerr Steamship Company, Inc.
Ruthann Messick
9701 W. Higgins Road, Ste. 470
Rosemont, Ill 60018
(708) 698-1800 Fax: (708) 698-1870
Marine Surveyors
Davis & Co. Wisconsin Ltd.
Paul Gutkowski
(414) 789-8122 Fax: (414) 789-8123
Inland Surveyors Inc.
John D. Boltz
(414) 276-4727 Fax: (414) 789-8123
Marine Service Bureau Inc.
William Schultz
(414) 529-4443
Ship Repairs
Advance Boiler & Tank Co.
Gerald Zvara, William Andrae
(414) 276-8348 Fax: (414) 744-5428
Edward E. Gillen Co.
Don Jackson
(414) 769-3120 Fax: (414) 769-3135
Liquid Waste Disposal
AAA Environmental Ind., Inc.
Don J. Gebert
(414) 541-1854 Fax: (414) 541-1854
Fire Extinguisher / Fire Systems
Interstate of Milwaukee, Inc.
(414) 257-1144 Fax: (414) 257-1039
Passenger Transfer Services (Motor Coach)
Badger Coaches, Inc.
(608) 255-1511
Riteway Bus Service, Inc.
Toll Free: 1-800-776-7026
Lamers Bus Lines, Inc.
(414) 282-3566 Fax:(414) 483-9800
Toll Free: 1-800-822-3550
Van Galder
(608) 752-5407 Fax: (608) 752-1701
Toll Free: 1-800-747-0994
Airport
General Mitchell International Airport
(414) 747-5300
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