North Point Mansions Walking Tour

2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

North Point Mansions Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Set on a bluff, overlooking the northern point of Milwaukee’s harbor, this neighborhood boasts an incredible collection of mansions from the early twentieth century. The tree-lined blocks feature a variety of styles including German Renaissance Revival, English Tudor Revival, Mediterranean Revival and others popular from 1890-1940. The houses were designed by some of the most notable Milwaukee architects including Eschweiler, Clas, Niedecken and even Wisconsin’s own Frank Lloyd Wright. Beyond the architectural details, the neighborhood’s past residents include many prominent Milwaukeeans who made money in wheat, railroads, straw hats, fur coats, ice cream and more.

The tour also includes non-residential neighborhood landmarks like a historic hospital complex, water tower and lighthouse, as well as a Frederick Law Olmsted designed park.

This walking tour is 1.4 miles in length.

We recommend bringing (weather permitting): good walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and/or umbrella.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Historic Milwaukee

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Exterior of the Homes
Included: Audio Headsets

Not included

Not included: Interior of the Homes

Itinerary

North Point Water Tower

20 min

Meet your guide at the fountain across from the North Point Water Tower.
Stop 2

Passing by

This tour features the North Point neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI. This neighborhood features a variety of eclectic or period homes built by notable Milwaukeeans.

This tour is an outdoor tour on public sidewalks. It does NOT include entry into these homes
Fredrick Bogk House by Frank Lloyd Wright

Passing by

Frank Lloyd Wright House located in the North Point neighborhood
North Point Lighthouse

Passing by

The North Point Lighthouse is located within Milwaukee's Lake Park. This park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Olmsted was famous for Central Park and Prospect Park in NYC and Lincoln Park in Chicago

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the fountain across from the North Point Water Tower.

End point

Meet your guide at the fountain across from the North Point Water Tower.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour has a moderate to brisk pace, this tour is not recommended who can not walk or use a mobility device for the duration of the tour