Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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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.
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.
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.
Fiserv Forum
Catch an event at Fiserv Forum during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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.
Top hotels in Downer Woods
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The location is prime near many Of Milwaukee's sights. It's located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee and not far from many things. The staff from check in to check out, were exceptional, the property well maintained and cleaned. I requested a room overlooking the downtown area and lake michigan.East ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Beautiful room. Spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Unique hotel. The rooms are cool. There was no soap to wash your hands though. You had to get body wash from the shower. That was annoying. I’d still stay there again though.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
This is a place that is very convenient place to stay. We were able to walk to the theater and restaurant as well as the Milwaukee Public Market. The riverwalk is right there as well. The staff was great and our room was very nice.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Nice, clean, and quiet hotel.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was spacious but outdated.
Reviewed on 16 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 Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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.
