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 acclaimed art galleries.
Discovery World
An interactive journey through local conservation, modern innovation and science, proving that education can be creative and fun.
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 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
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Private Professional Photoshoot in Milwaukee
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Our pick of the best East Town Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Great hotel and staff!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
The art galleries on site are fabulous. Everything was too notch.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Glenn & Tamarion were the best!!!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Everyone was friendly and prompt. Hotel clean and stocked. Only con was no free parking. Valet was expensive.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
Manager very helpful when our heat and phone did not work
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Good place to stay near the Public Market and close to absolutely everything! They recently filled in their pool to make a "splash pad," which was unexpected. The room and public spaces (breakfast area) could have been cleaner, but we are hyper vigilant on cleanliness right now as we have a baby. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 Cass Street Park.
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.
