Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Milwaukee
Popular places to visit
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Milwaukee Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Explore this Milwaukee landmark on an informative tour or simply appreciate its ornate Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture from the forecourt park.
Cathedral Square
Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Square, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Walk around the campus at Milwaukee School of Engineering as part of your travels around Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Bronze Fonz
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to Bronze Fonz. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Activities
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee
Small Group Kayak Tour of Skyline in Milwaukee
Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
"Great location. Very clean. Beautiful rooms. Wish the suites had 2 queen beds and not the 2 full size beds. The Starbucks coffee was ok. Not great though."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Rooms were nice and spacious, comfortable beds, nice shower, good pool and hot tub. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast was handy as well as parking garage attached to hotel (for an additional fee). Lots of great restaurants within walking distance downtown. Area was safe ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"This was our 3rd stay. Always clean & staff is always friendly. Love the bar & restaurant."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Westin Milwaukee
"We had a lovely stay. The hotel is beautiful and very convenient to Summerfest, the lake and downtown. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
"This is a very modern hotel that is centrally located for easy walkablity to Summerfest, the 3rd ward and downtown restaurants. Very friendly staff. Valet parking for your car. The breakfast isn't the best."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
"the hotel was very close to our destination: it was walkable. the proximity to the lake and river (for walking) was an added feature. breakfast was excellent-a good way to start the day."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
