Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Milwaukee Public Market

Milwaukee Public Market

4/5(5 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Milwaukee Public Market
Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Square, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

Cathedral Square
Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee City Hall

Explore this Milwaukee landmark on an informative tour or simply appreciate its ornate Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture from the forecourt park.

Milwaukee City Hall
Bronze Fonz

Bronze Fonz

You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to Bronze Fonz. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Bronze Fonz

Pabst Theater

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

Pabst Theater

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Walk around the campus at Milwaukee School of Engineering as part of your travels around Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Activities

Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

NZ$9
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
At the Pabst, Captain Frederick Pabst can been seen smoking backstage on a ghost tour of Milwaukee with Brew City Ghosts

Brew City Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee By US Ghost Adventures

NZ$56
per adult
Brew City Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee By US Ghost Adventures
2 Hour Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Game

Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

NZ$85
per adult
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour

The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour

NZ$452
per adult
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

NZ$259
per adult
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee

The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee

NZ$12
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
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Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$229 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,675 reviews)
"Liked everything about the place. Breakfast was good kickback dinner was great!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$392 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$392
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,627 reviews)
Out of this world experience.
"This was one of the most beautiful hotels that I have ever stayed at. The staff were incredible. I highly recommend the experience!"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$314 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,296 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
4.5 out of 5
310 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$299 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (784 reviews)
"It was a great experience . Staff was amazing, food was great . Hotel was very clean and welcoming. Very well managed. Would absolutely stay there in the future."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
2.5 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$210 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (921 reviews)
"Overall had a positive experience. The staff was very very kind. My only problem that I had was my room was facing one of the main roads and I was only on the second floor. This meant I heard loud cars all night even though I would have the AC fan going and there is a tram-esque setup. Definitely ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
2.5 out of 5
525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI
The price is NZ$223 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
"All good."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

East Town
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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.

Yankee Hill
Historic Third Ward

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.

Historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
Charles Allis Art Museum which includes interior views

Lower East Side

While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Charles Allis Art Museum.

Lower East Side
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.

Brewers Hill

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