Historic Water Tower Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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Popular places to visit
Bradford Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bradford Beach during your travels in Milwaukee? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Visit this attractive Italian Renaissance villa with elegant formal gardens and an eclectic collection of paintings and decorative art works.
North Point Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to North Point Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event 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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
The Original Milwaukee Ghost Walk - Third Ward
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Top hotels in Historic Water Tower
Hilton Milwaukee
Location is good by the Baird Center and 3rd Street Market. Hotel had a great vibe with the historical feel. We had a corner room, which had a great view of downtown. However, the TV was in the corner and was not adjustable, so it wasn't the greatest view from the bed. But staff was great across ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
industrial area
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Best staff, location. The staff was so nice, the facilities so clean and the food/drinks were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Pfister Hotel
Everything has been awesome
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Clean room, staff was very friendly, very nice hotel all together
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Water Tower
Northpoint
If you're spending some time in Northpoint, Bradford Beach and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Harambee
While Harambee may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery.
Brewers Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Brewers Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Lakefront Brewery or Martin Luther King Drive.
