Wauwatosa Travel Guide: Best of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Travel 2026

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 lively breweries while you're in the area.

A cityscape with a variety of buildings, including a prominent white structure with a curved roof, a tall tower, and a mix of older and modern architecture.

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.

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 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.

Buildings along the Milwaukee River at night, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Where to stay in Wauwatosa

Find the best Wauwatosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Downtown Milwaukee

Lake Michigan and Cathedral Square 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.

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.

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.

East Town

Lake Michigan and Cathedral Square 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.