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.
Cathedral Square
Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Square, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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
Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Beautiful lobby and close to everything downtown. Comfortable room. Room service was fantastic.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Lovely hotel and wonderful bars! Fun, artsy hotel to stay in. Love the albums in the lobby to bring back to your room and okay on the turntable 👍
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Everything was good. The room could use a little tlc.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
a great hotel for a visit to milwaulke
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Westin Milwaukee
Beautiful hotel with excellent staff!!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Great stay in Milwaukee—perfect location near downtown and the Riverwalk, with easy access to attractions like Fiserv Forum. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and family-friendly. Staff were welcoming, and the overall experience was smooth. Definitely worth it for a short stay.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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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 UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Oriental Theatre.
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 Great Lakes Distillery.
