Quick Summary:

  • Wisconsin is home to more than 1,000 miles of gorgeous Great Lakes coastline, bordering both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
  • Milwaukee is located directly on the Lake Michigan shoreline, home to excellent urban beaches such as Bradford Beach.


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1. Atwater Beach Near Milwaukee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Atwater Beach Near Milwaukee | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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2. Bradford Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bradford Beach | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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3. Tietjen Beach at Doctors Park

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Tietjen Beach at Doctors Park | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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4. Grant Park Beach

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Grant Park Beach | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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5. McKinley Beach Near Milwaukee

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McKinley Beach Near Milwaukee | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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6. North Beach

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North Beach | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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7. Big Bay Town Park

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Big Bay Town Park | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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8. Schoolhouse Beach Near Milwaukee

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Schoolhouse Beach Near Milwaukee | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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9. Kohler-Andrae State Park

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Kohler-Andrae State Park | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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10. Point Beach State Forest Near Milwaukee

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Point Beach State Forest Near Milwaukee | Beaches Near Milwaukee
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