Historic Water Tower Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Brew City Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee By US Ghost Adventures
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Water Tower Hotel Deals
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
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Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
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Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore
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Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
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The Pfister Hotel
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Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
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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.
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.
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.