Historic Water Tower Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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Popular places to visit
Bradford Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bradford Beach during your travels in Milwaukee? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
North Point Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to North Point Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Historic Water Tower
The Pfister Hotel
Kristin, at the front desk was fantastic!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
We had some hiccups once we got there and once we got to the room. They took care of us and the stay was nice and loved it. Will stay again
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very cool hotel with plenty of options for entertainment
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
Lacking variety
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Water Tower
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 Lakefront Brewery and Martin Luther King Drive, 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 Cass Street Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
