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historic in the best way

10 square blocks

TEN SQUARE
BLOCKS

OF O.G. MILWAUKEE

The Historic Third Ward is downtown Milwaukee’s top neighborhood destination for the arts, dining, shopping, recreation & more. Steps from Lake Michigan — and home to the city's top festivals — we are where historic meets modern, grit meets glam & renaissance happens on the daily.

WHAT'S UP
IN THE WARD

IN THE NEWS

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Kick off your pledge to #ShopSmall all season long on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. With hundreds of businesses in the Ward, it's easy to shop local. Plus, don't miss sales and events on Small Business Saturday!

MAKE A BIG IMPACT —
SHOP SMALL

3 SURE THINGS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

FEATURED IN THE WARD

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GIVE THE GIFT OF HANDMADE

MIAD Holiday Sale

Meet the emerging and established artists and designers behind the amazing creations; purchase one-of-a-kind art and design works created by MIAD students and alumni at affordable prices Dec. 4-6.

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GOOD GASTRONOMY

Las Gardenias

Experience Mexican cuisine through the Guadalajaran lense: Las Gardenias offers handmade tacos, tamales and aguachiles with a carefully crafted selection of tequila, mezcal and spirits.

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ALL THE BUZZ

Honeybee Sage 

A new feel-good spot in the Marshall Building — Honeybee Sage Wellness Cafe Nuc — brings a cozy herbal apothecary to the Third Ward. Stop by and explore a curated selection of teas, bakery items, body products and much more.​

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CHIC SECONDHAND

Maggies's Closet

Find new-to-you pieces at the newest consignment shop in the neighborhood. With secondhand clothing, vintage clothing, retro furniture and home decor, there's something for everyone at Maggie's Closet on Broadway.​

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CATCH THE THIRD WARD VIBE

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