Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Milwaukee
Popular places to visit
Milwaukee Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Explore this Milwaukee landmark on an informative tour or simply appreciate its ornate Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture from the forecourt park.
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.
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.
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
You can enjoy a show at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to 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
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Our pick of the best Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Brian got us to our room and set the tone for this fabulous, gorgeous hotel stay. Everyone was very helpful and made our stay special.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Perfect spot downtown.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The room was spotless. The shower was wonderful. We got hot water right away and plenty of towels. Amenities were readily available. The hot breakfast and the kickback at 5:30pm were also a wonderful addition to the stay. The food was delicious and the service was also great. Everything was also ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
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Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
The facility was very clean and the front desk staff was SO kind! We didn’t take advantage of the free continental breakfast but I do think it’s a big plus that it is offered. There’s easy street parking, but you have to pay starting at 8am from Monday - Saturday. I also enjoyed the fact they have ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Staff was really cool, good breakfast setup. Good location not too far from the main attractions in the area. Weekend parking on the street is free which is nice.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee
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.
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.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Charles Allis Art Museum and Cass Street Park.
Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Milwaukee Brewing Co. or Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
