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.
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.
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 Historic Water Tower
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
The rooms are always nice and exceptional. A nice attribute after leaving the casino.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
As we pulled up it was confusing as to where to go or park or stop for valet. Once we figured it out I will say our valet nick was fantastic. Unfortunately that was the only thing fantastic. The place was absolutely packed for a derby event. Our fault for not checking that before. Not the hotels ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Great location in downtown. Convenient to almost everything including the Public Market and Museum of Art. Great restaurants are an easy walk away and the river walk is close by as well. Great amenities as well, including a great breakfast and 5:30pm drinks and snacks.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
There was no plastic for garbages, shampoo and conditioner were nearly empty when we arrived, esp shampoo was empty, only 1 water bottle in room and we were thirsty, no free water in building, getting water from starbuck / bar staff was a wait or busy sometime, and blanket looks dirty, overall everything ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Overall a very pleasant experience! Great location, staff and comfortable and clean! Hotel bar a great place to hang!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Fantastic place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Water Tower
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Oriental Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
