Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Milwaukee
Things to do

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish

City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"St. Kate’s is a lovely property. It has interesting art, great bar area with live music and a good location for exploring Milwaukee. However, we am more inclined to stay at Marcus’s other hotel, The Pfister. It is elegant, sophisticated and more suited to my style. Our stay at St. Kate’s was not ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
"N/a"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

West Allis
West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Wauwatosa
Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

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.

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.

























