Milwaukee's old Grand Theatre is new downtown information booth

MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee has a new information booth on Wisconsin Ave. The new booth is using the space from the former Grand Theatre's ticket box.

The new Milwaukee Downtown Visitor & Newcomer Information Center is located at 214 W. Wisconsin Ave. It will be staffed by Milwaukee Downtown Public Service Ambassadors 62 hours per week.

The kiosk features the latest maps and information on arts and entertainment options.

The Marcus Corporation, in partnership with Milwaukee Downtown, led the façade upgrades for the Milwaukee Downtown Visitor & Newcomer Information Center. Renovations include marquee repair, HVAC improvements, new signage and technology upgrades such as Internet access and a crawling calendar of events sign.