East Town Travel Guide
Milwaukee
Popular places to visit
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
Veteran's Park
Explore the great outdoors at Veteran's Park, a lovely green space in Milwaukee. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Pabst Theater
You can enjoy a show at Pabst Theater during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Discovery World
An interactive journey through local conservation, modern innovation and science, proving that education can be creative and fun.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Walk around the campus at Milwaukee School of Engineering as part of your travels around Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries 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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Top hotels in East Town
The Pfister Hotel
"The staff was very helpful and kind. Beautiful facility"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Super quiet rooms, helpful and courteous staff, and great breakfast."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"Absolutely the best place to stay in Milwaukee, hands down. Great vibe, staff, and rooms."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
"We arrived at three in the morning to staff that was waiting for us, which was very nice. I didn’t have to wake anybody up. The room was great the bed as usual. Excellent we just love the beds at Holiday Inn express. Where we were missing a trash can in the room, but we dealt with that. Woke up to ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
"My friend and I had a great stay here! The room and hotel were very clean. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options. Staff also checked in throughout the weekend asking if there was anything we needed (thanks Andrew and Jay)! I would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Westin Milwaukee
Other neighbourhoods around East Town
Downtown Milwaukee
Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater are a few top attractions in Downtown Milwaukee. Hop around the city on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Lower East Side
While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.
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 Great Lakes Distillery.
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