Pabst Theater Parking Information

Colloquially known as "the Pabst", Pabst Theater is definitely a Milwaukee gem and it's by far the best place to catch live music in Milwaukee. And the theater is visually stunning. You heart flutters when faced with red velvet and intricacies and chandeliers and fancy elevators with pretty carpet. It's not just the gorgeous decors that make the Pabst Theater great and fantastic, but the whole experience.

This indoor concert venue is also a famous landmark in Milwaukee. Pabst is the fourth-oldest continuously operating theater throughout the country. Approximately 100 events are hosted at the theater every year. Notables like pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff and ballerina Anna Pavlova all make performance at the theater. Take a look at following websites for a comprehensive understanding of Pabst Theater

Official Website of Pabst Theater

http://www.pabsttheater.org

Pabst Theater in Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pabst_Theater

Located at 144 E. Wells Street, Pabst Theater is accessible via I-43 and I-94 with ease. This National Historic Landmark just stands on the northwest corner of Wells Street and Water Street right in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can certainly drive to the theater.

Travel from I-94 W - Head north on I-94 W toward Kilbourn Avenue and exit from the right lane. Drive through the Kilbourn Avenue tunnel straight onto Kilbourn Avenue. Proceed on Kilbourn Avenue for about seven blocks until you drive cross the river. Take a right turn at the first corner past the river onto Water Street. The Pabst Theater is one block south at the corner of Water Street and Wells Street.

From I-43 S and I-94 S - Drive southward on I-43 S. Take exit 72B for I-794 E for Lakefront. Then you can take exit 1D to merge onto N Plankinton Avenue. Drive along Plankinton Avenue for approximately 0.6 miles and turn right onto W Wells Street. The Pabst Theater is just 0.1 miles east at the corner of Wells and Water Streets.

From I-43 N - Proceed northbound on I-43 N. Then, you need to take exit 73A onto WI-145 S toward McKinley Avenue. Turn right at N 6th Street and turn left onto W Kilbourn Avenue. Proceed on W Kilbourn Avenue until you cross the river and turn right onto N Water Street. The Pabst Theater is located at the corner of Wells Street and N Water Street.

Driving visitors may be glad to learn that convenient ample parking spaces are available at the Pabst Theater. Parking can be a piece of cake upon your arrival. The best option is Milwaukee Center Parking.

The Milwaukee Center underground parking structure is conveniently located underneath the Pabst Theater. You can find it at 819 N Water Street. The underground parking garage has a total of 820 parking spaces. It's open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. The garage has two entrances. One is located on Water Street between Kilbourn Avenue and Wells Street. The other is situated on Kilbourn Avenue between the river and the Water Street.

First-hour parking at the garage costs $6. A sum of $8 is ok for parking up to 2 hours. You need to pay $10 for 3-hour parking and $12 for 5-hour parking. Parking up to 8 hours will cost you $15 and parking up to 12 hours will need $18. The maximum daily parking rate is $23. Overnight parking is allowed at the parking structure with a charge of $8 only if you enter after 5 p.m. and exit by 8 a.m. A flat rate of $8 is offered for early birds who park in before 9 a.m. and drive out by 6 p.m. Milwaukee Center parking structure also offers monthly rates: $160/month (unreserved) and $200/month (reserved).

Extra saving tips: Are you paying full price for your parked vehicles? Why not save money by buying a discounted parking pass for your next visit? Discounted parking passes can be purchased from the box office of Pabst Theater. You only need to pay $5 for the Pabst parking. Buying tickets online can also get discount parking passes. Discount parking passes for Milwaukee Center are also available when buying tickets by phone during 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. These passes cover parking at the garage for up to 6 hours.

What if the Milwaukee Center parking garage fills? Don't worry! Additional parking options are available near the Pabst Theater. Choose the closest one on your way to the theater.

1) M&I Bank Parking Structure

This parking garage is the closest covered parking available. It stands on the southeast corner of Wells Street and Water Street. The entrance to the parking structure is located on Wells Street. Bank customers can enjoy free parking. If not, you may need to pay $2 to $3 per hour.

2) 209 E Manson Street

This parking garage is operated by Central Parking System. The garage features valet parking services. It has a height clearance of 7′10″ and offers 275 parking spaces. From Monday to Friday, the parking garage is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The operation hour is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and you can enjoy a flat rate of $5 for whole day parking on Saturday. Please notice that the garage is not open on Sunday.

Rates from Monday to Friday

- 30 minutes

- $3 / hour

- $4 /1.5 hours

- $5 / 2 hours

- $6 / 2.5 hours

- $7 / 3 hours

- $9 / 4 hours

- $11 / 5 hours

- $14 / 6 hours

- $14 / day

- $5 / evening (after 5 p.m.)

- $120 / month (unreserved)

- $135 / month (reserved)

- Monthly valet rate - $160

3) River Bank Plaza Parking Lot

This parking lot is located on 740 N Plankinton Avenue and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The telephone number is 414-276-7624. The parking lot has a limited number of 75 parking spaces. The maximum whole day parking rate is $9. An economical evening parking rate is offered at $5.

4) Marcus Center Parking Garage

Located at 130 E State Street, this parking garage provides 710 parking spaces. From Monday to Friday, the garage is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and charges $4 for day-long parking. If you enter after 3 p.m. you only need to pay $7. The garage is open 24 hours on weekends and charges $7 for all day parking. Monthly covered parking costs $75 while roof parking costs $65 per month.

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