Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Walk around the campus at Milwaukee School of Engineering as part of your travels around Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Milwaukee City Hall is just one of the places to see in Milwaukee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Cathedral Square
Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Square, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Bronze Fonz
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to Bronze Fonz. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
All was great.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
This room was particularly lovely. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've encountered in any hotel. The room has individual decor that is charming, along with a ukulele and turntable (with vinyl available for your listening pleasure!) Saint Kate has a beautiful bar, with plenty of comfortable ...
Reviewed on 27 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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Was my first stay at a
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Westin Milwaukee
Good stuff, Nice Service, excellent Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
Historic Third Ward
Unique features of Historic Third Ward include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Lake Michigan or Milwaukee Public Market while you're exploring the area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Milwaukee Brewing Co. or Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
