East Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
Veteran's Park
Explore the great outdoors at Veteran's Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
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.
Discovery World
An interactive journey through local conservation, modern innovation and science, proving that education can be creative and fun.
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.
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 East Town Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
I had a wonderful stay at The Pfister Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, the accommodations were comfortable, and the overall service was excellent. I also had the opportunity to dine at the steakhouse, which was a great experience — the food and atmosphere were both outstanding. One of the highlights ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
This hotel is such the ideal place to stay. It’s Incredibly clean. Each nights stay you get three free drinks, free Breakfast and Dinner, Truly you don’t even need to leave the hotel during your stay
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Enjoyed our stay! Room was wonderful, clean and very comfortable. We had an event at the Pabst theater and we were able to get there without leaving the building. Many restaurants around either walking distance or short Uber ride away. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
Convenient location close to food and shopping. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
No comp coffee & earlier breakfast might be nice. Great bed & very quiet
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Great job, Jay, and the rest of the staff
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Town
Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater 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.
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Oriental Theatre.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
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.
