Wauwatosa Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Enjoy an outing to Wisconsin State Fair Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Milwaukee,Harley-Davidson Museum Day Trip from Chicago
Top hotels in Wauwatosa
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG
Hotel was not the cleanest and rooms were slightly in disrepair. No enforcement really of quiet hours from staff. Rooms could use some attention to cleanliness and repairs
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel
Perfect everything
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa
Very clean. Tidy. Towels well stocked. Did not make use of the bar amenities, but I’m sure it was very adequate. Breakfast had a nice variety of options. Staff as very attentive. Surrounding rooms/hallway were quiet.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Pfister Hotel
We had massages at the Spa- lovely! I added the foot salt scrub and moisturizing - now THIS was a treat.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Great.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
This is a lovely historic hotel close to the art and theatre district. Out room was clean but really needed an update. I understand it’s historic, but there were some soft spots on the floor in a couple of spots that were uncomfortable. The water in the shower was very touchy and unpredictable between ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wauwatosa
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.
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.
Avenues West
While visiting Avenues West, you might make a stop by sights like The Rave-Eagles Club and Pabst Mansion.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Milwaukee Brewing Co. and Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower are top sights worth seeing.
