Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downer Woods
Popular places to visit
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.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Enjoy an outing to Wisconsin State Fair Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Top hotels in Downer Woods
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Great artistic touches. Room a bit cool.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Online check in was great
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Beautiful! Very comfortable stay, and can't wait to visit again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
You can tell they tried to do some upgrades, but many details were overlooked that should have been addressed.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
I stayed here a year ago and my stay was average. Since then, this property has declined. The pool was opened, but it wasn't filtering or heating the water. There was a lot of nasty sediment on the bottom of the pool and globs of hair floating around in the stagnant water. Nobody swimming, for good ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downer Woods
Shorewood
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and lake views in Shorewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Michigan or Atwater Park & Beach.
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 Lakefront Brewery and Bradford Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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.
Whitefish Bay
Visitors to Whitefish Bay like its restaurants and gardens, and Lake Michigan is a sight worth a stop.
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.
