History Tour w/ MKE County Historical Society
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Explore Milwaukee history while paddling downtown rivers
Learn fascinating stories from historical society guides
Discover famous buildings bridges and waterfront landmarks
Enjoy light exercise and relaxing riverside sightseeing
Milwaukee History Kayak Tour
Paddle through Milwaukee history on a relaxing kayak tour through downtown and along the city's rivers. This experience combines light exercise, sightseeing, and fascinating stories about the people, places, buildings, and bridges that helped shape Milwaukee.
Historical guides from the Milwaukee County Historical Society accompany the group and share insights throughout the journey. As you paddle along the waterways, pause at significant locations while learning about Milwaukee's heritage and the stories connected to its famous landmarks.
The tour moves at a comfortable pace and is suitable for most kayaking skill levels. Rather than focusing on speed, the experience allows plenty of time for sightseeing, conversation, and historical discoveries while enjoying the city's waterways from a unique perspective.
The tour launches and returns at Jerry's Docks on South Water Street. Milwaukee's rivers have played an important role in the city's development, connecting the harbor with the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and KK Rivers and creating a memorable setting for this educational kayaking experience.
Milwaukee History Kayak Tour
Paddle through Milwaukee history on a relaxing kayak tour through downtown and along the city's rivers. This experience combines light exercise, sightseeing, and fascinating stories about the people, places, buildings, and bridges that helped shape Milwaukee.
Historical guides from the Milwaukee County Historical Society accompany the group and share insights throughout the journey. As you paddle along the waterways, pause at significant locations while learning about Milwaukee's heritage and the stories connected to its famous landmarks.
The tour moves at a comfortable pace and is suitable for most kayaking skill levels. Rather than focusing on speed, the experience allows plenty of time for sightseeing, conversation, and historical discoveries while enjoying the city's waterways from a unique perspective.
The tour launches and returns at Jerry's Docks on South Water Street. Milwaukee's rivers have played an important role in the city's development, connecting the harbor with the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and KK Rivers and creating a memorable setting for this educational kayaking experience.
- Kayak tour
- Historical commentary
- Brief paddle instruction
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
$ 45
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Activity Provider: Milwaukee Kayak Company