Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Milwaukee Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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 lively breweries 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 Downtown Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
"The staff was very helpful and kind. Beautiful facility"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Super quiet rooms, helpful and courteous staff, and great breakfast."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"Absolutely the best place to stay in Milwaukee, hands down. Great vibe, staff, and rooms."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
"We arrived at three in the morning to staff that was waiting for us, which was very nice. I didn’t have to wake anybody up. The room was great the bed as usual. Excellent we just love the beds at Holiday Inn express. Where we were missing a trash can in the room, but we dealt with that. Woke up to ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
"My friend and I had a great stay here! The room and hotel were very clean. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options. Staff also checked in throughout the weekend asking if there was anything we needed (thanks Andrew and Jay)! I would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
"Great location for the Third Ward!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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 Great Lakes Distillery.
