Downer Woods Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downer Woods
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.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
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 lively breweries while you're in the area.
Fiserv Forum
Catch an event at Fiserv Forum during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Enjoy an outing to Wisconsin State Fair Park during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Small Group Kayak Tour of Skyline in Milwaukee
Our pick of the best Downer Woods Hotel Deals
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
"The casino is better than most of the casinos in Vegas! Great location for brewers games and they offer shuttle service to the games. Would highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Pfister Hotel
"The staff was very helpful and kind. Beautiful facility"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
"The room was a bit dirty with a used bar of soap left in the shower. By 5pm on Sunday housekeeping hadn’t made up our room so we decided to skip it."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Unique property that serves complimentary breakfast and afternoon snack and drinks! Great staff that are very friendly and knowledgeable with area activities, restaurants, and transportation! Rooms were clean and comfortable with great views stories the city! 10-10 stars!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
"I haven't stayed at the hotel prior. They've done some improvements and remodeled great hotel"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The staff was wonderful and the bar has great drinks and food"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downer Woods
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.
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 Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
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.
Whitefish Bay
Visitors to Whitefish Bay like its restaurants and gardens, and Lake Michigan is a sight worth a stop.
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.
