East Town Travel Guide

Milwaukee

A pedestrian bridge over a river with a city skyline in the background, including a prominent bank building.
A modern cylindrical building with a glass facade and a curved roof structure.
A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.
A modern building with a sign reading "Discovery World".
A spacious, modern interior with a unique geometric ceiling design and large windows allowing natural light.

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A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.

Milwaukee Art Museum

9.2/10 (1,065 reviews)
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
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Things to do

2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

฿1,312
per adult
2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City
Picture 2 for Activity Milwaukee Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee Haunted Walking Tour

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

฿1,050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

฿164
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

฿853
per adult
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

฿2,230
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

฿3,821
per adult
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride
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Top hotels in East Town

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿6,185 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,185
฿7,292 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

4 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿4,212 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,212
฿4,966 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,617 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,617
฿6,622 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

2.5 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿3,351 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,351
฿3,950 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The lobby is wonderful, with pleasant and plentiful seating and activities. We were placed into a room for people with disabilities, which we do not have and did not request. The room was very sparsely furnished, which is understandable for the purpose it serves, but lacking the warmth we wanted. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿4,738 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿4,738
฿5,586 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
525 N Jefferson Street Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿3,544 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,544
฿4,179 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in East Town

Find the best East Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a city skyline, including a tall building with a pointed roof, and a park with yellow trees.

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.

A river with buildings reflecting on the water, a bridge, and a tall building with a green roof.

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

The Milwaukee County Zoo entrance with a sign, surrounded by trees and plants.

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

A river with boats, a marina, and historic buildings along the waterfront.

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.

A classical building with ornate columns and a dome, surrounded by blooming pink roses.
Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ
Open Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ

Westown

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

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