Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downer Woods
Popular places to visit
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.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
Milwaukee River Walk
After visiting Milwaukee River Walk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Walk around the campus at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as part of your travels around 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
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Downer Woods
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Great view of the Lake
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Best staff, location. The staff was so nice, the facilities so clean and the food/drinks were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Pfister Hotel
Everything has been awesome
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Clean rooms, centrally located
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
The property and rooms are beautiful, especially if you are a beer enthusiast as the building is the former Pabst historic brewhouse. The surrounding area takes advantage of this theme, including breweries within a stone’s throw of the hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downer Woods
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.
Northpoint
If you're spending some time in Northpoint, Bradford Beach and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Harambee
While Harambee may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Brewers Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Brewers Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Lakefront Brewery or Martin Luther King Drive.
