Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downer Woods
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.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Day Trip from Chicago
Top hotels in Downer Woods
The Pfister Hotel
Beautiful property and excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Wonderful art everywhere, clean and spacious room. Very convenient self-park without going outside (valet is available too). Can walk indoors to adjacent Pabst Theatre and Milwaukee Rep Theatres. Several dining options.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Great stay, definitely going to be booking here for future visits to Milwaukee
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Great staff! Clean rooms
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the room and grounds was spotless
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The staff was helpful and friendly. The front desk, Roberto, hooked me up with a fantastic room. When we needed the shuttle, the coordinator was very informative. The shuttle was clean, our driver Dean was awesome, and it was so nice to use to get to the Fiserv. Room service (Corey/Cody? sorry!) ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downer Woods
Shorewood
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and lake views in Shorewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Michigan or Atwater Park & Beach.
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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.
Whitefish Bay
Visitors to Whitefish Bay like its restaurants and gardens, and Lake Michigan is a sight worth a stop.
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.
