Historic Water Tower Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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Popular places to visit
Bradford Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bradford Beach during your travels in Milwaukee? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
North Point Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to North Point Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Visit this attractive Italian Renaissance villa with elegant formal gardens and an eclectic collection of paintings and decorative art works.
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.
Things to do
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Top hotels in Historic Water Tower
The Pfister Hotel
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Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Hotel was clean, unique and fun. Can't be anymore conveniently located for a downtown hotel. Staff was pleasant. Smallest note would be not a fan of the pillows. Also, ice tongs would be great. There was a bottle opener and cork screw, so tongs would be great too to round out the convenience of the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The property was great. King suite with the 2nd room was perfect for our small family (2 kids). Pool and hot tub met expectations. Drinks + snacks in the evening plus a good breakfast spread. Excellent location. Clean rooms/hotel. Staff was just OK. Minimum expectations, but thats fine with me.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Room was nice. Breakfast wasn't free... Bar was very nice and party room was fun.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
Clean room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
The renovated Brewhouse is just charming and a wonderful treat! The rooms were gi-normous! We had a typical King room, that had all amenities, a sofa bed if needed, separate sleeping quarters, high ceilings and wow, what a view to the old brew tanks. We didn't get to use them but the options for ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Water Tower
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 Charles Allis Art Museum and Cass Street Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
