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 top-notch restaurants 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 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.
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
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Room was very clean. Check in and check out process was quick.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
I had a wonderful stay at The Pfister Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, the accommodations were comfortable, and the overall service was excellent. I also had the opportunity to dine at the steakhouse, which was a great experience — the food and atmosphere were both outstanding. One of the highlights ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Tv channels didn’t work & restaurant overpriced. Great hotel otherwise.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Just a great hotel. Our go to hotel in Milwaukee.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
The check-in process was very smooth. Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean. The whole hotel felt nice and safe.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the charm of the hotel and our room!
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Oriental Theatre.
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.
