Concordia - Milwaukee, WI

The area was home to some of Milwaukee’s most affluent families during the early 1900s. Many of the historic homes and buildings were restored during the 1980s. During this period the Historic Concordia Neighbors Inc. was formed to help preserve and restore the historic beauty of Concordia.

The outlaying areas of Concordia are home to numerous festivals all year around. Whether you're interested in music, culture or arts, you can find it all near Concordia.

Check out the Bastille Days Festival, which is held annually on nearby Jefferson Street. This is one of the nation’s largest French-themed festivals and a favorite among Milwaukee natives, featuring an international market, French cooking demos, roaming busker entertainment and nightly light shows at the signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica. Sample the delicate flavors of French cuisine, or enjoy the live performances as you sip a glass of French wine.

Dining in the Concordia area offers American cuisine with a local twist, creating a unique culinary experience.

Head to Five O'Clock Steakhouse for some high-class dining with a local twist. Try the signature Five O'Clock cut porterhouse steak, served with butter-sauteed mushrooms, or savor the flavors of hickory-smoked barbecue baby back ribs. Accompany your meal with your choice of wine from Five O'Clock's extensive wine list that includes red, white and sparkling wines.

Troop Cafe is a non-profit cafe that provides hospitality and food service training to U.S. veterans. Troop Cafe provides unique twists on local dishes, with an emphasis on quality service. Try the juicy pulled-pork sandwich topped with zesty coleslaw on ciabatta bread. Stop in for lunch and order the lunch special, which includes a brat topped with sauerkraut, kettle chips and a soda for only $3.99. The cozy atmosphere will make you feel right at home, and the pleasant staff will keep you coming back.

For tasty food and classy drinks, make your way to Envoy restaurant. Stop in on the weekend to enjoy Envoy's all-you-can-eat brunch, which includes items such as prime rib and crab cakes for only $15. Fridays are fish days, with your choice of baked cod, breaded cod or crispy fried gulf shrimp. Sip on a martini in style, as you kick back in the lounge, or get some fresh air out on the patio. Buy a drink, and get one free when you stop by for happy hour, weeknights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Those in search of local beer and soda should head to Sprecher Brewing Co.. Sign up for a tour of the brewery for only $5, which includes five free beer samples and unlimited soda. Chill out in the beer garden, where you can taste some of the 20 beers on tap.

Concordia is located in the west of Milwaukee off Interstate 94 and Highway 41. It should take around eight minutes to reach the center of Milwaukee from Concordia via Highland Boulevard W by car. On-street parking is widely available in Concordia.

The Concordia area is well serviced by many local bus routes. It will take around 20 minutes to reach the Milwaukee city center by local bus.

The Concordia area is well-connected by numerous trails, making the area easy to travel by bicycle or on foot.

Local taxis frequent the area, making it easy to hail a cab. Although the car rental service Uber does not service the Concordia area, the service is available in neighboring areas.

Concordia lies near acres of sprawling parks that abound with diverse outdoor activities for every age and interest.

Don’t let the winter blues get you down, add a little greenery to your life all year round. Make your way to nearby Mitchell Park Conservatory. Spend the afternoon exploring dense jungles, dry deserts, and unique floral gardens as you explore the park's biome domes.

Three Bridges Park along the Menomonee River is also close to Concordia. The park provides two miles of biking and walking trails as well fishing and canoeing options on the river. Take the kids out for a hike and look for wildlife, or bring your poles and cast out a line along the river. The area is pet-friendly, but doesn’t have any off-leash dog parks nearby.

A one-bedroom apartment rents from between $625 and $850 in the Kilbourn Ave and 33rd Street areas.

Gas prices hover around 9 percent lower than the national average. A pint of beer in local bar will cost you between $6 and $7. A ride on the local bus will cost you $2.25. The overall cost of living in the Concordia area is slightly higher than the average living costs of the rest of the Milwaukee area.

Concordia is just a stone's throw away from downtown Milwaukee, where you can find wide variety of stores and boutiques to accommodate any budget. Check out shops such as Lela for the latest in fashion trends and vintage accessories.

The friendly and helpful staff at Five Hearts Boutique will do their best to help you find that chic dress or retro diamond necklace you've been searching for. They stock products from brands like Citizens of Humanity, Three Dots, and Tracy Reese.

Head to Killborn Supermarket, Brother's Food, or Lucky Supermarket for all of your grocery shopping needs. Check out nearby Milwaukee County Winter Farmer's Market in neighboring Mitchell Park for local and organic products at reasonable prices. Stock up on products such as grass-fed beef, hand-crafted herbal soaps, and fresh produce such as apples and squash.