Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downtown Milwaukee
Popular places to visit
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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to 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.
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
Absolutely amazing service, gorgeous place, would totally book again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
The room was clean and beautifully, i love this place i would stay here again in a heartbeat and i have told all of my friends and family about it!!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Our room was very clean. We had a great view. The location was close to the Riverwalk, Milwaukee Public Market, various restaurants, etc. I would stay here again. The food selection was great, loved having the various perks of staying at this hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
Wonderful room and staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Staff was over the top nice and accommodating. Very quiet, comfortable well worth the money!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Clean, nice room and TV, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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 Milwaukee Public Museum.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Cass Street Park.
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.
