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 lively breweries 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 lively breweries 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 top-notch restaurants 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
Small Group Kayak Tour of Skyline in Milwaukee
Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Every time I stay, it is amazing. I absolutely love this hotel 10 out of 10.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Customer service was great until staff didn’t communicate properly about the parking and when told they made a error now she had to talk to other staff and I wanted a regular room they gave me a hearing accessible room when trying to change it I was given the run around thru Expedia and request wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Great location, helpful staff
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
The room was very large and nice. Very clean. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding. I had trouble with the lighting. There was a master switch that had to be turned on or some of the lights wouldn’t work. Also the air conditioner was very loud but I just turned it off as the room ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Great hotel in a perfect location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. It was clean, the staff was amazing and the location was perfect! I highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Charles Allis Art Museum 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 Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
