Historic Third Ward

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About this Neighborhood

The Historic Third Ward is a restored warehouse district on the National Register of Historic Places, home to over 450 businesses and anchored by the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and the Broadway Theatre Center. Its 57 restaurants pull an extraordinary 4.8 average, with Cavas, The Tin Widow and Discourse Coffee - Downtown leading a genuinely elevated scene. Foursquare check-ins capture the mix of theater, wine bars, sushi counters and boutiques that give the district its showcase energy. With 16 coffee shops, eight fitness spots and eight parks folded into the historic streets, this is Milwaukee at its most cultured — and its 4.9 review average is nearly unmatched.