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phhenning1
There are lots of great places to bike in Milwaukee, but this is the one I come back to over and over again. Milwaukee’s lakefront is always interesting: people jogging, flying kites, picnicking, roller blading…it’s all here. You can start out around the Milwaukee Art Museum. Head south and ride past the Summerfest grounds and out onto Lakeshore Park…an urban retreat. Head north: if you stick to the lake, you can pass the beaches and grab a great burger at North Point. Or, jump on the paved trail (a former railroad track) on the west side of Lincoln Memorial Drive and you can ride all the way up through Shorewood without interference from roads and cars. Just be forewarned: there is a reason why they say “cooler near the lake.” It’s not unusual in summer for it to be sunny and 80 away from the lake; you throw your bike in the car and hit the lakefront only to discover that it’s foggy and 60! So, just check ahead and if the weather’s decent, head on over…the cycling and sights are great!
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Reflection4u
A nice trail, anyone who is new to MKE I would recommend at least once. Not something to do in winter.
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adrianna24sings
The highlight of my visit to MILWAUKEE was biking the Lakefront Trail. The views of Lake Michigan are fantastic, truly a wonderful way to make use of the waterfront. There are some beautiful homes along Lake Michigan too. Biking around here is a blast!I'm really impressed with the friendliness of MILWAUKEE and it's outdoor charm.
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Healingcuisine
it's just so beautiful all the time. be active join the crowd of people out running, walking, jogging, biking, and more...great family place
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rollngstone
MKE has one of the best waterfronts in the US --- and you can enjoy it from the Lakefront Trail, whether you're biking, walking or rollerblading. (Segway tours available too) Enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Stop at the Harbor House if you want to take a break, and enjoy the view of the Art Museum, or have a great lunch at the Art Museum Cafe.
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Kartik8311
Nice paved trail alongside lake with good views of the lake and downtown. On a beautiful day, taking a stroll on it or biking along the trail is just great.
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rockyjoe
The Lakefront Trail is located right on the bank of Lake Michigan, near downtown Milwaukee. It passes the Milwaukee Art Museum, Veteran's Park, and the McKinley Marina. The Lakefront Trail used to be called the Milwaukee 76 Trail to honor the bicentennial but the name was changed for some unknown reason. The trail is wide and is paved (it is not a dirt or gravel trail). I went with my wife on a Sunday morning in early August and really enjoyed walking and biking on this trail. I walked about a half mile and then biked the rest of the way. This path goes through Veterans Park and there is a bike rental shop near the center of the Park (they also rent kites). My wife and I rented a tandem bike and used that to explore most of the northern end of the trail. I enjoyed the great views of both Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee while traveling up and down this paved path. The weather was perfect and the area seemed completely safe during the day (no idea if this is a safe area after dark). I thought the trail was pretty busy for a Sunday morning.If you are staying in downtown Milwaukee I highly recommend that you walk a few blocks to this nice downtown trail and take a stroll or rent a bike. In addition, it must also be a great placed for locals to exercise after work or on their lunch breaks.
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839kareno
We took a short trip to Milwaukee to go the the Harley Davidson Museum, and brought our bikes along. The morning we rode along Lake Michigan was gorgeous! It was a beautiful place with a nice big path for riders and runners. The scenery was outstanding. It was safe and easy to get to from our downtown hotel.
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Kgeorge16
this is a nice paved trail that is wide enough for the roller bladers, the bikers, the joggers, and the casual walkers to share. It was a beautiful day and I loved watched the sailboats on the lake as well as a variety of birds on the water. There was a bench available every few feet it seemed, which was nice to be able to just sit and soak in the day.
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DavidRO9041
Nice walking/bike path durning the daytime. If you go out there at night be aware of your surroundings. If you are with a group at night will not be a problem.