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.
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
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Top hotels in Fifth Ward
The Iron Horse Hotel
Great location near a bunch of good places. Very nice and clean rooms and there was tons of food options and bars connected to the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Will stay here again!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Clean. Quiet. Check in was quick. Parking was ready. Drinks in the bar were great. The staff is awesome. Have stayed here several times and stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Our room was VERY loud by the elevators. Breakfast was expensive for the quality of food and only 2 GF options - fruit and bacon.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Pfister Hotel
The pool
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Milwaukee
Great city view from room, as staff asked where we wanted our room to be. Room was clean & quiet w/ a great bed and shower. Price was great for the room we had.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fifth Ward
Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Milwaukee Brewing Co. and Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater 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.
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.
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.
