17 Picture Perfect Places Near UWM

UW-Milwaukee
4 min readJul 14, 2016

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Want to show everyone how great Milwaukee is? We have you covered with the best places to snap photos at and near UWM!

1. UWM Fountain

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Every spring the UWM fountain comes out of hibernation and gives students and faculty the extra push needed to get through the semester.

2. Panther

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A new addition to campus last year, the Panther is a fun way to show your school spirit. Located in front of Enderis Hall.

3. Bronze Fonz

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Take a trip down the Milwaukee RiverWalk and pose for a picture with the famous Bronze Fonz.

4. Mitchell Hall

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Mitchell Hall was the first building added when campus moved to Downer Ave. in 1908.

5. Milwaukee Art Museum

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Get your photo taken with a Milwaukee architectural landmark and check out the latest exhibits.

6. KIRC

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KIRC is the newest building on the UWM campus, and it provides a place for academic study and research in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. It’s a great representation of UWM’s R1 research ranking.

7. Spaights Plaza

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Take a break and check out the beautiful atmosphere in Spaights Plaza, outside the Union.

8. Garland Hall

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Find this hidden gem, one of the historic red buildings at UWM.

9. Lubar Courtyard

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Visit a favorite study spot for UWM students and snap a picture in the Lubar courtyard.

10. UWM Sign

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What better way to show your excitement about the upcoming year than to take a photo with the UWM sign! Located on Kenwood Blvd. and Downer Ave.

11. Atwater Park

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Take a stroll down Lake Drive to visit the Atwater statue and look at the amazing views.

12. Bradford Beach

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Need to cool off after exploring UWM? Take a dip in Lake Michigan and capture the excitement of the beach.

13. Third Ward “Positive” Wall

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Explore all the shops and restaurants the Historic Third Ward has to offer and pose in front of the iconic Positive Thought mural.

14. North Point Lighthouse

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Take a photo with Milwaukee’s first lighthouse in the beautiful Lake Park.

15. Swing Park

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Visit one of the most unusual parks in Milwaukee and swing back to your childhood under the Marsupial Bridge.

16. Milwaukee RiverWalk

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The perfect place to capture the city lights at night.

17. Kadish Park

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Want to take a picture with the whole city? It’s possible from the Kadish Park Amphitheater.

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