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 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.
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 lively breweries while you're in the area.
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.
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
Top hotels in Historic Water Tower
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Very nice
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
The service at the bar was terrible. Breakfast was also not well organized. They were out of all protein. Aka Bacon, ham and sausage
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The staff is the best! So friendly, helpful and engaging! The breakfast buffet and HAPPY HOUR buffet was fantastic!!! Wow! Thanks again!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Our room was VERY loud by the elevators. Breakfast was expensive for the quality of food and only 2 GF options - fruit and bacon.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Pfister Hotel
The pool
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Milwaukee
Great city view from room, as staff asked where we wanted our room to be. Room was clean & quiet w/ a great bed and shower. Price was great for the room we had.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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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 Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery, 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 Oriental Theatre.
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.
