Lower East Side Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee River Walk
After visiting Milwaukee River Walk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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 Lower East Side
The Pfister Hotel
Everything was fabulous
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
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Friendly staff, variety of breakfast food options.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Iron Horse Hotel
Great room, great bar and food. If you like unique, brick wood and leather, and dim lighting, you’ll love this place. Had a really cool vibe to it.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was clean, the staff was attentive and welcome was well received.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
