TRAVEL GUIDE

Travel Wisconsin and the City of St. Francis

Visit the City of St. Francis while you travel Wisconsin. St. Francis is a small close-knit Wisconsin community. St. Francis is conveniently located within the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area and is less than 10 minutes from Mitchell International Airport. St. Francis has a population of over 8,800 (2003) and is the smallest fully incorporated city in Milwaukee county having a total area of 6.6km

Find your roots

The City of St. Francis is named after the patron saint of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi who set up a convent and Roman Catholic seminary in the city during the mid 19th century. Catholic Church accounts for a significant percentage of St. Francis’ land, which you can explore while you travel Wisconsin.

Do you prefer shopping or hanging out on the lake?

St. Francis lies along lake Michigan and has county and local parks within its boundaries that you can visit while traveling Wisconsin. Sites of interest include Seminary Wood, a conservancy area that features old growth trees and trails. A Lakeside Market Square will feature unique shops, restaurants, and markets. In the summer, stop by St. Francis for Wednesday evening concerts in the park organized by the community.

Special events to visit

An all day celebration of fireworks and bands is dedicated to the 4th of July festivities, if you are here while you travel Wisconsin. The Lion’s Community Center is available for weddings and special events. The Miss St. Francis Pageant is ranked the top 10 in the US in scholarships awarded. Their National Nite-Out event is rated 4th in the nation.

See the city

St. Francis is located in Milwaukee, an exciting city that stretches along the Midwest lakefront. While you travel Wisconsin, you will find family and friends can travel through this large yet safe and personable urban city that possesses a unique culture, arts, and sporting activities. Milwaukee is known for the Milwaukee Art Museum, which recently had a $100 million wing designed by Santiago Calatrava. There is also the Black Holocaust Museum, Discovery World, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, the zoo, and zoo the Harley-Davidson Museum.

When you visit St. Francis while you travel Wisconsin, you will find a unique small town within a larger city where you can enjoy shopping, the lake, and much more!

Hotels in St. Francis