Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Walk around the campus at Milwaukee School of Engineering as part of your travels around Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Explore this Milwaukee landmark on an informative tour or simply appreciate its ornate Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture from the forecourt park.
Bronze Fonz
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to Bronze Fonz. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Cathedral Square
Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Square, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride
Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
Hotel is in immaculate condition, very courteous staff. I had an amazing stay.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
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Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Very clean room, very friendly staff, and bonus happy hour coupon!!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
We appreciate many things about this stay. First is the historical beauty of the property, beautiful public spaces and rooms. The location to the downtown and Fiserv Forum brings us back each time. Friendly staff, and onsite food service at the Knick makes for a perfect stay. Separate fee for parking ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Pleasant
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Cass Street Park.
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.
