Burnham Park Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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Popular places to visit
American Family Field
Catch an event at American Family Field during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
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.
Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Enjoy an outing to Henry W. Maier Festival Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
Marquette University
Explore the campus of Marquette University during your visit to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Milwaukee,Harley-Davidson Museum, Miller Brewery 1-Day Trip from Chicago
Top hotels in Burnham Park
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The rooms are always nice and exceptional. A nice attribute after leaving the casino.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
As we pulled up it was confusing as to where to go or park or stop for valet. Once we figured it out I will say our valet nick was fantastic. Unfortunately that was the only thing fantastic. The place was absolutely packed for a derby event. Our fault for not checking that before. Not the hotels ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Great location in downtown. Convenient to almost everything including the Public Market and Museum of Art. Great restaurants are an easy walk away and the river walk is close by as well. Great amenities as well, including a great breakfast and 5:30pm drinks and snacks.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
There was no plastic for garbages, shampoo and conditioner were nearly empty when we arrived, esp shampoo was empty, only 1 water bottle in room and we were thirsty, no free water in building, getting water from starbuck / bar staff was a wait or busy sometime, and blanket looks dirty, overall everything ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Overall a very pleasant experience! Great location, staff and comfortable and clean! Hotel bar a great place to hang!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Fantastic place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burnham Park
West Milwaukee
Visitors to West Milwaukee enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, National Soldiers Home Historic District is worth a stop.
Menomonee River Valley
If you're spending some time in Menomonee River Valley, Potawatomi Bingo Casino and Harley-Davidson Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Great Lakes Distillery and Milwaukee Brewing Co. are top sights worth seeing.
Avenues West
While visiting Avenues West, you might make a stop by sights like The Rave-Eagles Club and Pabst Mansion.
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 Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
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.
