Fifth Ward Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Fifth Ward
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Top hotels in Fifth Ward
The Iron Horse Hotel
"Awesome hotel."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
"No breakfast , they said buffet was closed"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Pfister Hotel
"Great location. Very clean. Beautiful rooms. Wish the suites had 2 queen beds and not the 2 full size beds. The Starbucks coffee was ok. Not great though."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
"The hotel was good. It was a little noisy in my room, but they put me on the top floor which apparently for club members and I’m not a club member so that was interesting. There’s no breakfast and the price was a little more than I wanted to pay but I couldn’t find anything better in the area."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Rooms were nice and spacious, comfortable beds, nice shower, good pool and hot tub. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast was handy as well as parking garage attached to hotel (for an additional fee). Lots of great restaurants within walking distance downtown. Area was safe ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport by IHG
"The room was given away when my daughter got there at 1AM and they were out of rooms. Imagine paying for a room for your 21 year old daughter who was traveling by herself and her plan landed at 1AM. She took an uber to her hotel, just to be told they had given it away. Even though it was paid for!!! ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Fifth Ward
Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Cathedral Square 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.
Wauwatosa
Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.
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.
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.
East Town
Lake Michigan and Cathedral Square 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.
