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
Beautiful elegant historic hotel. My stay has always been excellent with the best customer service.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Loved this place will book again!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Awsome place, with the little museum and musoc themed hotels, one of the best to stay at in Milwaukee
Reviewed on 11 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

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
The hotel is very clean. The hotel staff was very helpfull. Our room was clean and awesome except for the bed very hard and uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 11 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.



