Downer Woods Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
Marquette University
Explore the campus of Marquette University during your visit to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Milwaukee,Harley-Davidson Museum, Miller Brewery 1-Day Trip from Chicago
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Top hotels in Downer Woods
The Pfister Hotel
Beautiful and elegant. Great food. Fun rooftop bar. Wonderful spa experience, both pedicure and massage. I’ll definitely be back. We’re already planning our next visit here.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Great place to visit
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The place was fine the room was big n comfy and comfy beds
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
We took our daughter to the zoo. This hotel was perfect for a weekend getaway from Chicago. The hotel is 5 minutes away from the zoo and 10 minutes from the mall a lot of nice restaurants to eat around. The pool was perfect
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Terrific hotel. Will stay here on future trips to Milwaukee. Beautiful building with nice clean rooms. The standard room had a little kitchenette with a stove, and was very comfortable. I ended up needing to park on the street because the lot was full, but I had no problem finding a spot on the block. ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 Lakefront Brewery and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 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.
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.
