Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward voted #4 Best Arts District in the country by USA Today
Courtesy of Historic Third Ward Association MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward was voted #4 Best Arts District in the United States in the 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
According to USA Today, this award recognizes inspiring arts districts that "culturally enrich their cities and those who visit."
Milwaukee fell short of the top three, placing after the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (first place), University Circle in Cleveland (second place) and the Dallas Arts District (third place).
Following the Historic Third Ward are:
- Art District on Santa Fe in Denver
- Wabash Arts Corridor in Chicago
- Station North Arts District in Baltimore
- Roosevelt Row Arts District in Phoenix
- Santa Fe Railyard Arts District
- Richmond Arts District
“It’s an honor to be voted one of the top five arts districts in the country by ‘USA Today’ readers,” says Jim Plaisted, executive director of the Historic Third Ward Association. “We know the Historic Third Ward is a destination for those who recognize, embrace, and celebrate arts and culture. Our galleries, public art, performing arts and events define the Historic Third Ward not only as a leading arts district in the Midwest but nationwide.”
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