Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Milwaukee River Walk
After visiting Milwaukee River Walk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Veteran's Park
Explore the great outdoors at Veteran's Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Roverwest Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Roverwest Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Milwaukee. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Riverwest
The Pfister Hotel
Clean & Courteous.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Always enjoy staying at St Kate’s. Clean, convenient, friendly, and good music.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The room was spotless. The shower was wonderful. We got hot water right away and plenty of towels. Amenities were readily available. The hot breakfast and the kickback at 5:30pm were also a wonderful addition to the stay. The food was delicious and the service was also great. Everything was also ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Room was beautiful, clean, couldn't have ask for anything better. Staff, friendly and helpful. A great weekend get away.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Love the hotel and staff. But $50 to feed to people is a but much. Thats is $150 a day. On top of paying for parking everyday.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Iron Horse Hotel
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverwest
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Cass Street Park.
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.
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.
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.
Riverwest Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Riverwest by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Milwaukee neighborhoods
- Search Riverwest Hotel Brands
- Lake Michigan
- American Family Field
- Harley-Davidson Museum
- The Rave-Eagles Club
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Potawatomi Bingo Casino
- Baird Center
- Marquette University
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Riverside Theater
- Milwaukee River Walk
- Harley Davidson Factory
- Concordia University Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Public Market
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Ray's MTB Indoor Mountain Bike Park
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
- Carroll University
