Milwaukee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Milwaukee Art Museum showing modern architecture and art
Milwaukee Art Museum showing modern architecture and art
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee featuring a park
Milwaukee Art Museum showing a river or creek and a sunset

Where to stay in Milwaukee

Downtown skyline with Buildings along the Milwaukee River, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Shutterstock ID 523595590

Downtown Milwaukee

Lake Michigan and Milwaukee City Hall 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.

Downtown Milwaukee
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Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

3/5(1 area review)

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.

East Town
Ferris Wheel Spinning Round Illuminated in Night Sky

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

West Allis
The Milwaukee Riverwalk System began in 1993, as a means to offer public access to the river.  Once complete, the Riverwalk will extend 3.1 miles along both sides of the Milwaukee River, from the site of the former North Avenue Dam, through Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to Lake Michigan.

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Westown

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
Historic Third Ward

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.

Historic Third Ward
The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is 4.407.711 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
4.407.711 ₫
5.196.487 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,019 reviews)
The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Hotel ambiance is great. Such history. Rooms quiet and clean. Good food at restaurant for breakfast and a great server.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is 4.335.113 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
4.335.113 ₫
5.111.099 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,580 reviews)
Amazing! So clean and artsy and trendy. We felt like we had escaped to a private world and it was so fun.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
The price is 2.417.974 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
2.417.974 ₫
2.850.792 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street Milwaukee WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,156 reviews)
The room was very clean, the staff was lovely.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Plaza Hotel
Kasa Westown Milwaukee

Kasa Westown Milwaukee

4 out of 5
840 West Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson ...
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
Great location to walk to Fiserv center, clean, on-site parking, great amenities! Would love to stay here again!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Pleasant place. Would be lovely to visit in summer as some lovely open spaces.

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