Welcome

Welcome to Downer Avenue!

A small yet vibrant commercial corridor located on Milwaukee's fashionable East Side consisting of a variety of businesses including health and wellness offices, specialty grocery, an independent book seller, several restaurants, and even a movie theater celebrating 100 years.

Countdown to the
Downer Classic

In The News

  1. 04-06-2020
    Boswell Books Responds to COVID-19 with Sidewalk Pickups, Deliveries
  2. 04-06-2020
    Downer Ave. Businesses Have Simple Ways You Can Show Support
  3. 04-06-2020
    Downer Avenue BIDs Make it Easy to Support Your Favorite Local Businesses
  4. 04-15-2020
    Milwaukee's historic Downer Avenue business district has a new owner — and a new redevelopment focus

Upcoming events

  1. Scroll & Stroll
  2. Downer Classic Bike Races
  3. Haunted Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Historic Downer Avenue

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