East Town Travel Guide
Milwaukee





Popular places to visit

Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.

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.

Veteran's Park
Explore the great outdoors at Veteran's Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Discovery World
An interactive journey through local conservation, modern innovation and science, proving that education can be creative and fun.

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 top-notch restaurants 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.
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 East Town

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

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Great stay, central location, decent parking attached ($30 per night) pool and hot tub are great. Evening reception an breakfast are great! Only complaint is the shower pressure was very light. Will stay here again!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Everything was good Except your paying 44$ per night for valet public parking They charge us double deposit on two separate cards then said they didn’t have my card on file that was charged when I used my card for the reservation still didn’t get my money back.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Westin Milwaukee
Very nice, clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Town

Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Milwaukee City Hall are a few top attractions in Downtown Milwaukee. Hop around the city on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries.

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.

Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Oriental Theatre.

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

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.


