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riders as a result of its annual street festival that coincides with the
Milwaukee Rally, which draws thousands of Harley-Davidson riders to Milwaukee from around the country. The success of Harley-Davidson's 100th Anniversary celebration has kept riders coming back to the street because of the ample
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Lakeshore City Railway Company, and the original route ran down Water Street. The street is home to
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districts for over a century, also has the most name recognition, and is a gathering place for college students, likely because of its centralized location between
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because of its mastery of social media. The latest restaurant on the block to earn national recognition was Red Rock Saloon, when another Travel
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North and South Water Street is divided by the Milwaukee River, when it curves to the east, before opening into the Milwaukee Harbor.
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