Getting to the Historic Third Ward

The Historic Third Ward is located just south of I-794 and Downtown Milwaukee
and east of the Milwaukee River.

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From Downtown: Take Water Street, Broadway or Milwaukee Street one block south of I-794.

From the Summerfest Grounds: Go two or three blocks west on St. Paul Avenue or Chicago Street.

From the South: Take the Plankinton exit while driving north on I-43/94. Stay in right-hand lane. Follow the off-ramp to Michigan Street. Turn right (east) on Michigan and continue to Broadway. Turn right (south) to the Ward (one block south of I-794).

From the North: Heading south on I-43, take the I-94 Westbound/I-794 Eastbound ramp. Merge onto I-794 eastbound. Take the Van Buren/Jackson St. exit ramp. Turn right (west) onto St. Paul Avenue or continue south to Chicago St. Turn right (west) to the Ward.

From the West: Take I-94 East to I-794 East, exit at Jackson St. Turn right (west) onto St. Paul Avenue or continue south to Chicago St. Turn right (west) to the Ward.