Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downer Woods
Popular places to visit
American Family Field
Catch an event at American Family Field during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Harley-Davidson Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee County Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Milwaukee County Zoo home during your trip to Milwaukee? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Enjoy an outing to Henry W. Maier Festival Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Marquette University
Explore the campus of Marquette University during your visit to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Top hotels in Downer Woods
The Pfister Hotel
All was great.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
The hotel is beautiful! The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was spotless. I can’t wait to return in two months.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Great stay, definitely going to be booking here for future visits to Milwaukee
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Room was very clean and warm. Amenities were excellent. I used the fitness center every morning and being able to have a hot shower was very welcome and relaxing. The food was great and the service was exceptional. Everyone was welcoming and very approachable. It was so nice to see smiles on their ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The room was nice and I ask for a little more space . The space and view was excellent, guest said they'll have to book a room. Thanks again poto staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Elegant
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downer Woods
Shorewood
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and lake views in Shorewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Michigan or Atwater Park & Beach.
Riverwest
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Riverwest. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lakefront Brewery and Bradford Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Yankee Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Yankee Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum.
Whitefish Bay
Visitors to Whitefish Bay like its restaurants and gardens, and Lake Michigan is a sight worth a stop.
East Town
Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park are top sights in East Town, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
