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Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from America’s Black Holocaust Museum

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Road cycling routes
United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee

Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Easy

3.4

(17)

57

riders

Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from America’s Black Holocaust Museum

00:46

15.7km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.99 km for 73 m

After 8.05 km for 114 m

Waypoints

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1

2.03 km

North Point Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The North Point Water Tower, a historic landmark opened in 1874, overlooks Lake Michigan and celebrates 145 years of service by the Milwaukee Water Works. It was a crucial part …

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2

5.51 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1988, the Milwaukee Art Museum houses almost 25,000 art works, as well as unique exhibitions and workshops. The building is spectacular; the Burke Brise Soleil 'wings' open with …

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3

6.11 km

General Douglas MacArthur Statue

Highlight • Monument

General MacArthur was the top cadet of West Point's 1903 class. This sculpture honors him for his leadership in the Pacific during World War II. MacArthur, his father, and his …

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4

6.82 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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5

8.10 km

McKinley Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach, constructed in 1989, serves dual purposes: as a recreational area and a barrier between the lake and the road, addressing the fluctuating water levels. The views from here, overlooking the lake and Government Pier, are stunning.

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6

9.32 km

Bradford Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bradford Beach is an open, sandy beach just off the side of the Oak Leaf Trail. You pass a number of beaches as you bike along the paved path, and …

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B

15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

6.26 km

1.26 km

599 m

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

7.48 km

148 m

< 100 m

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