MKE Streetcar "The HOP": Activities
Edited by John December / Updates/More Info: johndecember.com/mke
Activities
Shopping
- The Framed Narrative, 921 E Ogden Ave: photography and framing; Area: Astor Street
- St Paul's Thrift Shop, 1324 N Marshall St: only open a limited number of days--check ahead; Area: Astor Street
- Milwaukee PC, 1326 N Jackson St: computers!; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- AT&T Store, 632 E Ogden Ave; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Sally Beauty, 544 E Ogden Ave, Ste 400; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- US Cellular, 544 E Ogden Ave; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Shabahang & Sons Gallery of Fine Rugs, 601 E Ogden Ave; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Farmer's Market at Cathedral Square (seasonal/weekly), 520 E Wells St; Area: Cathedral Square
- Urban Milwaukee The Store, 755 N Milwaukee St: a store selling all things Milwaukee! Plus an online publication, Urban Milwaukee, devoted to Milwaukee news and features; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Scandinavia Fine Furniture, 767 N Jefferson St; Area: Cathedral Square; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Rerocc, 773 N Jefferson St: buy-sell-trade clothing; rerocc = "recycling everyone's rare objects cash or consignment"; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- Althea's Fine Lingerie, 777 N Jefferson St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- Kesslers Diamonds, 450 E Mason St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- US Cellular, 740 N Water St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Ticket King, 751 N Broadway; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Penzey's, 638 N Water St: an amazing selection of the very best spices and specialty items on this side of the world! A truly a great retailer with integrity and honesty, and a great place to buy spices! Located in the historic Iron Block Building.; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Midwest Shores, 207 E Wisconsin Ave : polished rocks, fossils, and crystals; in Iron Block Building; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Ados Blooms, 209 E Wisconsin Ave : flowers; in Iron Block Building; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Historic Milwaukee, 235 E Michigan St: historic walking tours plus a retail space with Milwaukee items; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Planet Bead, 710 N Milwaukee St: beads of all kinds, yarns, gallery, classroom, repair, restringing; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Allen Edmonds, 424 E Wisconsin Ave: fine shoes; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Cheata Bikes, 524 N Water St: motorized bicycles; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Powers Jewelry Designers, 301 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Iannelli's Custom Shoppe, 625 N Broadway: upholstery; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Water Street Boutique, enter at archway at 604 N Water St or 200 E Michigan St: a curated set of secondhand and vintage clothing; in the lower level of the Grand Avenue Club; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, 623 N Milwaukee St; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Downtown Books Bought & Sold, 624 N Broadway; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Sophisticated Man, 324 E Michigan St: men's clothing boutique; fine men's accessories; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Brew City Brand Apparel, 400 N Water St: Milwaukee-related clothing and items; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Kehr's, 400 N Water St: hand-dipped chocolate; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Cream City Wellness, 327 N Broadway; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Verizon, 249 N Broadway; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- UNTUCKit, 241 N Broadway: shirts for men and women designed to be worn untucked; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- MODA3, 320 E Buffalo St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Lela Boutique, 321 N Broadway: unique style, vintage, consignment; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- SoHo Boutique, 317 N Broadway: clothing styles; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Francesca's Collections, 327 N Broadway Ste 3; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Harley's for Men, 224 N Water St: fine men's clothing; in the Marshall Building; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- AT&T Store, 250 N Water St: cell phones and service plans; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Arch Apothecary, 249 N Water St: Cosmetic & Beauty Supply; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Marshall Building, 207 E Buffalo St: artist boutiques, galleries; also offices; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- west elm, 342 N Water St Ste 100: Home decor; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Warby Parker, 315 N Broadway: eyeglasses; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Royal Enfield, 226 N Water St: motorcyles!; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- RH Outlet, 224 E Chicago St: home-furnishings; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- lululemon, 322 N Water St: yoga clothing; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- anthropologie, 301 N Broadway: lifestyle boutique; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- MOD GEN, 211 N Broadway: a modern general store; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Retique, 190 N Broadway: vintage boutique; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Miss Ruby Boutique, 313 N Plankinton Ave Ste 203: bridal boutique; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Brew City Brand, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; Milwaukee-area themed clothing and gifts; Area: Intermodal Station
- Walgreens, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: retail store, pharmacy, photo developing; inside The Avenue; Area: Intermodal Station
- Day Market at Zeidler Square (seasonal), 301 W Michigan St; Area: Intermodal Station
- PC Clinic, 360 W Saint Paul Ave; Area: Intermodal Station
- Ken Michaels Furniture, 423 N 3rd St; Area: Intermodal Station
- Pick N Save, 605 E Lyon St: full-service grocery store; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Metro Market, 1123 N Van Buren St: full-service grocery store; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Penzey's, 638 N Water St: an amazing selection of the very best spices and specialty items on this side of the world! A truly a great retailer with integrity and honesty, and a great place to buy spices! Located in the historic Iron Block Building.; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Edible Arrangements Milwaukee, 722 N Water St: fruit and chocolate arrangements; fruit smoothies, fresh fruit snacks; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St: milwaukeepublicmarket.org; A food hall, shopping, and gathering place; one of the most visited destinations in the city; events include outdoor urban market and special events inside; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- The Spice House, 400 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- ORO di Oliva, 400 N Water St: Olive Oils and Aged Balsamics; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, 400 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Foltz Family Market, 400 N Water St: woodfired pizza, butcher-fresh meats, high-quality produce; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Jetz, 1425 N Farwell Ave: this is just a little gas station; it sells coffee and snacks, closest food to Burns Commons; Area: Burns Commons
- Convenience Plus, 308 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- BP Welcome Mart, 350 N Plankinton Ave: gas station convenience store; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Shank Hall, 1434 N Farwell Ave: The name comes from the cult film This Is Spinal Tap; live music performances; only open during shows--check ahead; Area: Burns Commons
- The Rep, 108 E Wells St: includes the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater, and the Stackner Cabaret; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St; historic performing arts stage; architect Otto Strack; created by Captain Frederick Pabst; National Register of Historic Places; National Historic Landmark; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N Water St: includes Vogel Hall, Uihlein Hall, Todd Wehr Theater, Peck Pavilion (be very cautious when crossing Water Street or Kilbourn Avenue to get here); Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave: performing arts theater just West of the Milwaukee River; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N Prospect Ave: Jewish heritage and culture; Area: Burns Commons
- Milwaukee Art Museum Research Center, 1201 N Prospect Ave: visit by appointment; in the Downer House; Area: Burns Commons
- Grohmann Museum, 1000 N Broadway: Man at Work Art Collection, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Area: Cathedral Square
- Burns Commons County Park, 1300 N Franklin Pl: a county park with the streetcar platform on its northern edge; includes sculpture "Cleopatra's Wedge" and statue of Robert Burns. You can walk east from the Burns Commons stop to overlook Lake Michigan behind the Lake Bluff Condominiums; walking further, you can go down the walkway/stairs to the Oak Leaf Trail, Veterans Park, and beyond.; Area: Burns Commons
- Juneau Park, 900 N Prospect Ave: the northern tip of this county park is about two blocks from the streetcar stop at Burns Commons; Area: Burns Commons
- East Point Commons Dog Park, entrance near 1455 N Marshall St: within private apartment community but open to dog walkers; Area: Astor Street
- Waverly Place Park, near 1055 E Juneau: triangular small park on the southeast corner of E Juneau Ave and N Waverly Pl; Area: Astor Street
- Cathedral Square Park: a county park outside St John's Cathedral; formerly called Courthouse Square from 1836 to 1939 as the site of Milwaukee County's first courthouse on the north end; presently site of numerous festivals, concerts, special displays, and farmer's markets; Jazz in the Park; Major Refurbishment (2021-2022): Framing the Square; Area: Cathedral Square
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - MSOE Athletic Field, 1025 N Milwaukee: playing field for MSOE community members only, but you can watch softball and other games that may take place here from time to time; a pleasant walk along William E Coakley Walkway to/from the Jefferson walkway west of Juneau Village to/from Broadway; 2023: UNDERCONSTRUCTION: women's college baseball stadium; Area: Cathedral Square
- Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St: a county park with a winter ice-skating rink and a year-round coffeeshop (Starbucks); Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Riverwalk Commons: west of Milwaukee Public Market and Water St on the Milwaukee river; includes pickleball courts and greenspace; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park, approx 490 N Plankinton Ave: an IN-DEVELOPMENT dog park and riverwalk section; in-development 2023 (not yet open); Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Park, northeast corner of W St Paul Ave and N 2nd St: greenspace, open space, picnic tables; sculptures shown were temporary; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Zeidler Union Square, 301 W Michigan St: a county park named after Milwaukee's 33rd Mayor, Carl F. Zeidler; the Union Square part of the name recognizes labor's contributions and was added in 1995; Area: Intermodal Station
- View over Lake Michigan: continue on Ogden Avenue east across N Prospect Ave to the walkway leading to the "Eclipse" sculpture; Area: Burns Commons
- View over the Milwaukee River from the Buffalo Spiral, near 100 E Buffalo St: climb up the metal spiral ramp on the west end of Buffalo St and enjoy the view a portion of Milwaukee's River, winner of the Global Award for Excellence from the Urban Land Institute.; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- River Palms Marina, outside the fenced area behind the BP gas station at 350 N Plankinton Ave: enjoy the view near this marina of the Milwaukee River and the Third Ward from just south of the BP gas station (the marina itself is fenced off), on Buffalo St; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Cleopatra's Wedge: 18-foot-tall (5.5 m) carbon steel sculpture by Beverly Pepper, 1991; Area: Burns Commons
- Statue of Robert Burns: statue and memorial area with benches including poetry samples, recognition of donors, organizations related to Robert Burns; Area: Burns Commons
- Eclipse: from Burns Commons, continue east on Ogden Avenue, to the walkway; the globe sculpture at the top of stairs overlooking Lake Michigan is Jill Sebastian's sculpture "Eclipse," 2000; Area: Burns Commons
- The Bronz Fonz: by the southeast corner of the Wells Street Bridge across the Milwaukee River; a statue of Henry Winkler who portrayed the character "Fonzie" on the television show "Happy Days" which had a fictional Milwaukee setting; this is about a 4 minute walk west of the streetcar platform at Broadway and Wells, about 300 meters; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN), 191 N Broadway; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
Activities
Hotel / Lodging
- County Clare, 1234 N Astor St: an Irish bar, restaurant, and Inn; Area: Astor Street
- The Knickerbocker Hotel, 1030 E Juneau Ave: also condos; Area: Astor Street
- The Astor Hotel, 924 E Juneau Ave: hotel, apartments, Astor Bar and Grille; 8-story building, 102.0 feet, 31.1 meters, completed 1920; National Register of Historic Places; Area: Astor Street
- The Plaza Hotel, 1007 N Cass St: a bit more than 2 blocks away from a streetcar stop, but a classic hotel; also apartments; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Dubbel Dutch, 817-819 N Marshall St: historic boutique hotel in 1898 double-sided house; bar in the evenings; Area: Cathedral Square
- Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, 139 E Kilbourn Ave: west of N Water St in Milwaukee Center; Kil@Wat dining; Proof Pizza dining; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Hotel Metro, 411 E Mason St: hotel and dining at Oggie's; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave: historic hotel; Cocktail bar (Blu), Mason Street Grill, Cafe at the Pfister, The Rouge, Afternoon Tea, and Lobby Lounge; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Milwaukee Marriott Downtown, 323 E Wisconsin Ave: Driveway 625 N Milwaukee St; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown, 700 N Water St; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Residence Inn By Marriott Milwaukee, 648 N Plankinton: just west of the Milwaukee River; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown, 611 N Broadway; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Kinn Guesthouse, 600 N Broadway: hotel and The Wolf on Broadway dining; The Hop on Broadway (2022); Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 500 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Holiday Inn Express, 525 N Jefferson St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Tru Hotel, 515 N Jefferson St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Home2 Suites, 515 N Jefferson St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, 310 E Chicago St: a bit more than 2 blocks away from a streetcar stop (about 350 meters from the Milwaukee Public Market streetcar stops), but a stunning hotel with a famous rooftop patio; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Cambria Hotel Milwaukee, 503 N Plankinton Ave: hotel and 414 Bar + Kitchen; completed 2019; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown, 300 W Michigan St: inside The Avenue; pool and fitness center; pet friendly; Area: Intermodal Station
- Formerly Renaissance Place (building still there), 1451 N Prospect Ave: formerly First Church of Christ, Scientist; National Register of Historic Places; Area: Burns Commons
- The Garden, 725 N Milwaukee St: private dining events; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Box Milwaukee, 311 E Wisconsin Ave: event venue; 3,000 square-feet of loft-style space; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Black Swan MKE, 309 N Water St: up to 400 guests; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Pritzlaff Events, 315 N Plankinton Ave: Four historical warehouse spaces can host meetings, parties, or ceremonies ranging from small to 50, 100, 180, 300, or 600 guests; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Expansive Workspace, 790 N Milwaukee St: private offices, suites, coworking space, virtual office, meeting rooms; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- The Hive, 720 N Milwaukee St, Suite 300: coworking space; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Genius@Work, 611 N Broadway St., Suite 100: coworking space located in the building of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The UPS Store, 1345 N Jefferson St; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- US Post Office Juneau Station, 606 E Juneau Ave; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Digital Edge, 775 N Jackson St: copy and print; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- AlphaGraphics, 330 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 103; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Milwaukee Printing Press, 541 N Broadway; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- iPrint by Mario Dickens Creations, 225 E Mason St #100: print shop, products, branding, and strategy; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, 312 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Amazon Hub Locker, Gold's Gym (Dependent), 731 N Water St (2nd floor reception desk): you can have your Amazon package delivered to a locker here (Amazon locker name: Dependent); note the hours of access available; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN), 191 N Broadway; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- gener8tor, 333 N Plankinton Ave, Suite 211: business startups; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- US Post Office, 345 W St Paul Ave; Area: Intermodal Station
- Amazon Hub Locker, LifeStorage (Lunchroom), 420 W St Paul Ave (entrance on N 5th St): you can have your Amazon package delivered to a locker here; the name of the locker designated by Amazon is "Lunchroom;" the place where it is located is not a lunchroom; note the hours of access available; Area: Intermodal Station
- LifeStorage, 420 W St Paul Ave (entrance on N 5th St): storage lockers, boxes and packing supplies; Area: Intermodal Station
- Wisconsin Latvian Credit Union, 1219 N Cass St; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Johnson Bank, 555 E Wells St; Area: Cathedral Square
- Old National Bank, 790 N Jefferson St; Area: Cathedral Square
- BMO Harris Bank, 422 E Mason St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- Old National Bank, 302 E Wells; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Old National Bank, 790 N Jefferson St; Area: Cathedral Square
- Town Bank, 401 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 100; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- BMO Harris Bank, 770 N Water St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- PNC Bank, 411 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Wells Fargo Bank, 100 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Chase Bank, 111 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Associated Bank, 250 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Bank Five Nine, 400 E Wisconsin Ave, Suite 100; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Pyramax Bank, 318 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 W St Paul Ave: connects national Amtrak train service with regional and local bus lines and the streetcar (at W St Paul Ave and N Vel R Phillips Ave). See MKE Transit for links to connecting lines.; Area: Intermodal Station
- The Hop, 450 N 5th St: operations and maintenance facility ("carbarn") for The Hop streetcar; intermodal station stop; Area: Intermodal Station
- Bublr Bike Stations, throughout the route; Area: Intermodal Station
- MCTS Bus Stops, throughout the route; Area: Intermodal Station
- Park Milwaukee, automobile storage areas available throughout the route; Area: Intermodal Station
- Milwaukee Business Journal, 825 N Jefferson Street Suite 200: print and online newspaper; Area: Cathedral Square
- Urban Milwaukee The Store, 755 N Milwaukee St: a store selling all things Milwaukee! Plus an online publication, Urban Milwaukee, devoted to Milwaukee news and features; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- WMSE 91.7 FM, 1025 N Broadway: in MSOE Krueger Hall; community membership radio station; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- Journal-Sentinel, 330 E Kilbourn Ave: daily newspaper and Web site; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Shepherd Express, 207 E Buffalo St: weekly newspaper--print and online; in the Marshall Building; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- St Paul Avenue Bridge, 100 E St Paul Ave: spans the Milwaukee River; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Clear Water Outdoor - Milwaukee Kayak Rental, 407 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- River Palms Marina, outside the fenced area behind the BP gas station at 350 N Plankinton Ave: enjoy the view near this marina of the Milwaukee River and the Third Ward from just south of the BP gas station (the marina itself is fenced off), on Buffalo St; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School, 820 E Knapp St; Area: Astor Street
- St. Joan Antida High School, 1341 N Cass St; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering University, 1025 N Broadway: MSOE's Walter Schroeder Library is immediately north of the Cathedral Square Stop; Area: Cathedral Square
- Tenor High School, 840 N Jackson St; Area: Cathedral Square
- East Towne Ballroom, 608 N Broadway: dance school; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 E St Paul Ave: instruction in cosmetology, esthiology, massage therapy, and other personal care specialties; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- The Commons, 313 North Plankinton Ave, Suite 213: gain skills for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business incubation; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- devCodeCamp, 313 N Plankinton Ave, Suite 209: learn computer programming; Area: Plankinton Avenue
- Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, 1443 N Prospect Ave; Area: Burns Commons
- Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 1, 784 N Broadway; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- City Hall complex, 200 E Wells St: Zeidler building entrance on Broadway and historic City Hall building; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- United States Courthouse & Federal Building, 517 E Wisconsin Ave: 8-story building, 155.0 feet, 47.2 meters, completed 1892; National Register of Historic Places; Richardsonian Romanesque; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- First Unitarian Church, 1342 N Astor St: Gothic Revival style; National Register of Historic Places; 1891-2 Gothic Revival; by Ferry and Clas, Milwaukee architects; Area: Astor Street
- Old Mount Zion New Jerusalem Church, 1527 N Astor St; Area: Astor Street
- Saint Paul's, 914 E Knapp: architect Edward Townsend Mix; Richardsonian Romanesque style; National Register of Historic Places; Area: Astor Street
- Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1100 N Astor St: Architect Edward Townsend Mix; Victorian Gothic exerior; National Register of Historic Places; 1868 Gothic Revival design by E. Townsend Mix, originally as Olivet Congregational Church; Area: Astor Street
- All Saints Cathedral, 818 E Juneau: Edward Townsend Mix; National Register of Historic Places national signficance; steeple 140.0 feet, 42.7 meters, completed 1891; Area: Astor Street
- Summerfield, 728 E Juneau Ave; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Brew City Church, 1036 N Van Buren St; Area: Juneau Avenue
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N Jackson St: the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; National Register of Historic Places with state significance; bell tower 195.0 feet, 59.4 meters, completed 1853; Area: Cathedral Square
- Old Saint Mary's, 836 N Broadway: Roman Catholic parish; National Register of Historic Places; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Christian Science Reading Room, 310 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- The Framed Narrative, 921 E Ogden Ave: photography and framing; Area: Astor Street
- Denissé Studio, 917 E Ogden Ave: eyelash extensions, beauty care; Area: Astor Street
- Great Clips, 1429 N Jefferson St Ste 3; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Jewish Family Services, 1300 N Jackson St; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- The Joint Chiropractic - Milwaukee East, 1427 N Jefferson St; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Q Nail Spa, 1431 N Jefferson St; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe)
- Sport Fit Milwaukee, 1134 N Jackson St: fitness, strength, conditioning, bootcamp, kickboxing, yoga; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Juneau Village Cleaners, 1112 N Jackson St; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Le Court Salons 1116 N Jackson St: hair salons; Area: Juneau Avenue
- The Collective, 765 N Jackson St: hair salon; Area: Cathedral Square; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Body Mechanics Physical Therapy, 807 N Jefferson St; Area: Cathedral Square
- Eleven Pilates, 717 N Milwaukee St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Atelier Barbershop and Salon, LLC, 757 N Milwaukee St: curated lifestyle barbershop and salon; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Step Above Training, 723 N Milwaukee St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Mancave, 706 N Milwaukee St: barbershop; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- CORA Beauty + Spa, 773 N Jefferson Street Lower Store Front; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Cathedral Square
- London Cleaners, 778 N Milwaukee St; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Spectrum Salon, 226 E Mason St: hairstyles; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Milwaukee Street Barber Shop, 715 N Milwaukee St #101; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Mancave, 706 N Milwaukee St: barbershop; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- barebeauty, 726 N Milwaukee St: med spa and skin care; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Scottfree Salon, 726 N Milwaukee St: full-service boutique salon; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Ricco's Swingin' Door Barber Shop, 229 E Michigan St; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Grand Avenue Club, 210 E Michigan St: help for adults who have experienced mental illness; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Wisconsin Athletic Club--Downtown, 411 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 600; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Rouge, 320 E Michigan St: hair salon; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Gold's Gym, 731 N Water St Ste M100; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- P'Dia Tailoring, 314 E Wisconsin Ave; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- IV ME, 311 N Broadway: get hydration treatments, vitamin shots, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and other personal health-related services; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Club Pilates Third Ward, 340 N Milwaukee St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Train Moment, 323 N Milwaukee St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Neroli Salon & Spa, 327 E Saint Paul Ave; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Groom For Men, 330 E St Paul Ave; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Orangetheory Fitness, 336 N Milwaukee St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Performance Running, 403 E Buffalo; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Urbaine Oasis Spa Boutique, 231 E Buffalo; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Yama Yoga, 231 E Buffalo; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Arch Apothecary, 249 N Water St: Cosmetic & Beauty Supply; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Metro Eye, 325 E Chicago St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- The Barre Code, 225 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- RunFit MKE, 326 N Water St, Stop 2; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Wisconsin Vision, 301 N Water St: eyeglasses; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Top Golf, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; play golf on a simulator; Area: Intermodal Station
- LifeStorage, 420 W St Paul Ave (entrance on N 5th St): storage lockers, boxes and packing supplies; Area: Intermodal Station
- Downtown Veterinary Clinic, 931 E Ogden Ave; Area: Astor Street
- Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE, 925 E Ogden Ave: nonprofit, volunteer-run cat rescue; Area: Astor Street
- Metro Market Pharmacy, 1123 N Van Buren St: pharmacy in full-service grocery store; Area: Juneau Avenue
- Madison Medical, 788 N Jefferson St #300; Area: Cathedral Square
- Smiles On Broadway, 828 N Broadway # 505; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Dental Associates, 205 E Wisconsin Ave: in the historic Iron Block Building; Area: Wisconsin Avenue
- Third Ward Dental, 219 N Milwaukee St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Ascension Medical Group - Third Ward, 174 N Broadway: family medicine for children and adults, and internal medicine care for adults; Photo of historic fire station; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Aurora Health Center, 163 N Milwaukee St: healthcare clinic; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- The Cat Doctor, 236 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Walgreens, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: retail store, pharmacy, photo developing; inside The Avenue; Area: Intermodal Station
- Gallery Night MKE a quarterly celebration of art; Area: Burns Commons; Area: Astor Street; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe); Area: Juneau Avenue; Area: Cathedral Square; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Wisconsin Avenue; Area: Third Ward (Public Market); Area: Plankinton Avenue; Area: Intermodal Station
- Doors Open Milwaukee, an annual celebration of architecture, places, culture, and history involving more than 170 sites; Area: Burns Commons; Area: Astor Street; Area: Ogden Jackson (East Pointe); Area: Juneau Avenue; Area: Cathedral Square; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Wisconsin Avenue; Area: Third Ward (Public Market); Area: Plankinton Avenue; Area: Intermodal Station
- mke Downtown events; includes Downtown Dining Week, Sculpture Milwaukee, Holiday Lights Festival, and more; Area: Cathedral Square; Area: City Hall (Wells Street); Area: Wisconsin Avenue; Area: Third Ward (Public Market); Area: Intermodal Station
- Bastille Days, Annually in Cathedral Square Park: enjoy music, food, and fun in a French-themed street festival during several days in July; The Hop operates to its Cathedral Square stop right inside the festival grounds; Area: Cathedral Square
- Cathedral Square Market, Seasonally Saturdays in Cathedral Square Park: shop a variety of produce, crafts,foods, and entertainment on Saturdays during mid-June to mid-October; Area: Cathedral Square
- East Town Events various events throughout the year including the popular Jazz in the Park Thursday nights from late May to August; Area: Cathedral Square
- Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N Broadway: 12-story building, 160.0 feet, 48.8 meters, completed 1917; refurbished 2021; private athletic club with residential apartments; a secret bar (The Elephant Room) is open to the public at certain times; The MAC in 2022; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)
- Third Ward Events, various times throughout the year in the Third Ward: events include quarterly Gallery Nights, annual Third Ward Art Festival, Christmas in the Ward, and more; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)
- Westown Day Market, Seasonally Thursdays in Zeidler Union Square: shop a variety of produce, crafts,foods, and entertainment on Wednesdays during June through October; Area: Intermodal Station
- MKE Night Market, a summertime outdoor street festival on Wisconsin Avenue: food, performers, artists, and people-watching in the heart of dowtown, on Wisconsin's Main Street, Wisconsin Avenue; Walk from the Intermodal stop to The Avenue and then outside to Wisconsin Avenue; Night Market Collage, August 2021; Area: Intermodal Station
