Historic Third Ward Travel Guide
Milwaukee





Visit Historic Third Ward
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee. Discover the area's lively breweries and its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Historic Third Ward

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Brandon was so friendly at check in. Room was quiet and clean. Sheets and bed amazing.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

The Pfister Hotel
The pool
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Muy cara para el tipo de habitación
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Iron Horse Hotel
My room was not clean when I arrived at 10:30pm. The receptionist and bar staff were amazing, but because the hotel was sold out we were sent to another hotel. That hotel room was much smaller, smelled like sewage, and had maintenance issues. The staff were amazing, but if management thinks that ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The breakfast was ok. Gravy had no taste. No room service. Skywalk was sketchy. Man passed out in walk way felt unsafe. Pool was very cold and hot tub had dirt floating on bubbles from all the people who were young partying in it. Was nasty.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
This is an older property that has been remodeled but looks great. The rooms are big and the staff are friendly and helpful. Convenient location too.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Third Ward

Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater are a few top attractions in Downtown Milwaukee. Hop around the city on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries.

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.

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.

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

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.

Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Milwaukee Brewing Co. and Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower are top sights worth seeing.
