Popular places to visit
Milwaukee Public Museum
Get acquainted with ancient civilizations, space travel and all the mysteries of Mother Nature at Milwaukee’s oldest museum.
Milwaukee Public Library
Enter this neo-renaissance building to discover a library and community education resource, as well as an important heritage center for Wisconsin arts.
Fiserv Forum
Catch an event at Fiserv Forum during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Baird Center
Learn about the events happening in Baird Center during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Riverside Theater
You can enjoy a show at Riverside Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Miller High Life Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Miller High Life Theatre 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 Westown
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
Absolute must stay. Very friendly and unique! So clean and in a great area w/ plenty to explore! Best part is the draft PBR at check-in.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Milwaukee
Room was clean and comfy, staff were great. Miller time pub was fun! The ice machine on our floor was emptied out but I was able to get ice on one level below ours. The elevators couldn’t handle all of the guests as they weren’t all working and there were many people staying. All was acceptable I ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Staff was extremely nice, rooms were clean, perfect stay.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Room was nice. Only issue was the hot water which took some time to get to our rooms.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Great stay. Front desk help was awesome.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westown
Marquette
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Marquette. A stop by Pabst Mansion or St. Joan of Arc Chapel might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
