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 lively breweries 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 top-notch restaurants 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 top-notch restaurants 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.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Activities
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Amazing as always
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Everything about our stay deserves 5 Stars....from the moment we walked in to the moment we left and everything in between. The staff people we interacted with were nothing short of pleasant & eager to help, the room was not only comfortable, but fun & unique and the art galleries added a special ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Location was excellent
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Rooms were spotless and front desk receptionist was incredibly professional and helpful
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Great
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Milwaukee Brewing Co. or Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
