Lower East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower East Side
Popular places to visit
Charles Allis Art Museum
This old mansion showcases a diverse range of paintings and furniture, including one-off pieces of art.
American Family Field
Catch an event at American Family Field during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Harley-Davidson Museum
Delve into the history of one of the world’s most famous motorcycle brands via interactive exhibits, photo galleries, workshops and behind-the-scenes tours.
Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Enjoy an outing to Henry W. Maier Festival Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
Marquette University
Explore the campus of Marquette University during your visit to Milwaukee. 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
Small Group Kayak Tour of Skyline in Milwaukee
Our pick of the best Lower East Side Hotel Deals
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Room was very clean. Check in and check out process was quick.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Excellent stay with great history. Close to everything in downtown Milwaukee
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
This hotel hosts an event during the weekend of the Kentucky Derby. Unless you are attending the event- I would avoid the hotel during this weekend. Many hotel amenities are adjusted to cater to those participating in the Derby event- it’s not beneficial for guests who are not.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
We found this hotel had very helpful staff. Our room was out of kleenex, I mentioned this to someone at the front desk and they resolved the problem very quickly. They had free meals, which were good. We ate dinner and breakfast. We were not familiar with the downtown Milwaukee area, so thanks to ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
We had an issue when getting into our room. The front desk handled it immediately and even gave us free breakfast the next morning. All staff was very friendly! We went to dinner that night and the staff again was very friendly but the food was NOT good. We ordered a "smash" burger... it was just ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great stay
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower East Side
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.
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.
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.
Riverwest
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Riverwest. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery, a few notable attractions nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
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.
