Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Downer Woods
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.
Fiserv Forum
Catch an event at Fiserv Forum during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Top hotels in Downer Woods
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
"Rooms were nice sports bars were good .. but we had an incident regarding the loss of a purse with cash, credit cards and IDs in it and found the security within the hotel was well below the professional level .. and no "police" anywhere besides 1 car parked by the parking garage with no one around ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
"We had a three day weekend. Stay here for a child’s graduation. It was an absolutely wonderful time. Everything was top-notch. If anything was missing from the room, like the hairdryer, someone delivered it right away. All the concierge were very eager to help and make sure we enjoyed our stay. We ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
"The rooms and lobby are beautifully decorated. You can tell someone put a lot of effort and love into the unique setup and design. The checking in process was easy and the lady was congenial. The valet parking attendant and bartender were also very friendly. We loved it and would stay there again. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Wonderful experience. Hotel staff was above and beyond. Many choices at free breakfast. Place was clean and staff pleasant and helpful. Walking distance to everything downtown. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and family."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
"Great place to stay close to the city of Milwaukee. Plenty of free parking. The hotel and our room were very clean. We basically stayed there to sleep, but it does seem to have a restaurant and bar that looked nice."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Candice at reception was wonderful! I called to ask if we could check in early as we had nowhere else to stay and she had a room cleaned and ready for myself and my two sons in less than an hour. She was also very warm and welcoming. She really made our stay great!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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.
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 Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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.
Whitefish Bay
Visitors to Whitefish Bay like its restaurants and gardens, and Lake Michigan is a sight worth a stop.
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.
