Historic Water Tower Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Visit Historic Water Tower
Stay near popular Historic Water Tower attractions
Things to do
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee
Top hotels in Historic Water Tower
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The Pfister Hotel
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
"This hotel is very outdated. The bed pillows are small, almost like throw pillows and there was no fitted sheet on the mattress, just a top sheet. Would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
"The property itself is beautiful. Really cool artwork and decor. The hotel staff is very friendly as well. A few things that I would mention that aren’t necessarily “bad” but more heads up items 1. We couldn’t get the a/c cooler than 70 in the room regardless of what you set the temp to 2. We were ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Brookfield
"This hotel was going through renovations so that was not the best way to judge a hotel. The hotel was not super clean in common areas but the room was clean. I think hotels should offer you something when you stay when they are doing major renovations or noise making renovations such as power washing ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Historic Water Tower
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
