Burnham Park Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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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 lively breweries 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
Top hotels in Burnham Park
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The hotel and our room was so clean and smelled so fresh. Everyone was so nice and polite. It didn’t matter who we spoke to everyone was so friendly. Always saying good morning and have a good day.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Perfect stay at an iconic hotel. Having a drink in the 23rd floor lounge is an absolute must. Staff is polished and professional. Hope to stay there again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Nice looking rooms, comfy bed, Keurig, but not great pillows. Strangely shallow sink. The worst part was how poorly the loft rooms were insulated for noice. We weren't warned that a massive Derby party was happening in the entire hotel, and the room next to ours stayed up shouting at the top of their ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Customer service was great until staff didn’t communicate properly about the parking and when told they made a error now she had to talk to other staff and I wanted a regular room they gave me a hearing accessible room when trying to change it I was given the run around thru Expedia and request wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
nice staff
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel was amazing!!!!! Nikki and Roberto at the front desk were awesome as well as another female who checked us out… I didn’t get her name but she had beautiful jewelry! Everyone was so nice and Nikki gave loved our pups and gave them treats and love every time we went out to use bathroom!! The ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burnham 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.
Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Great Lakes Distillery and Milwaukee Brewing Co. 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.
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.
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.
