Wauwatosa Travel Guide

Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a family
Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo

Popular places to visit

Milwaukee County Zoo which includes zoo animals and interior views as well as a small group of people

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 County Zoo
Harley-Davidson Museum showing interior views

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.

Harley-Davidson Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum

Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.

Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee River Walk

Milwaukee River Walk

After visiting Milwaukee River Walk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Milwaukee River Walk
Milwaukee Public Market

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 breweries while you're in the area.

Milwaukee Public Market

Mayfair Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mayfair Mall during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mayfair Mall

Things to do

Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

£4
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee

The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee

£7
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
At the Pabst, Captain Frederick Pabst can been seen smoking backstage on a ghost tour of Milwaukee with Brew City Ghosts

Brew City Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee By US Ghost Adventures

£19
per adult
Brew City Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee By US Ghost Adventures
Kayaks Rentals Everyday

Milwaukee Kayak Rental

£41
per adult
Milwaukee Kayak Rental
King Gambrinus at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery.

Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

£50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
The Original Milwaukee Ghost Walk - Third Ward

The Original Milwaukee Ghost Walk - Third Ward

£21
per adult
The Original Milwaukee Ghost Walk - Third Ward
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Top hotels in Wauwatosa

Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa

Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa

3.5 out of 5
10499 W Innovation Dr, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £80 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£80
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,589 reviews)
"Olivia at front desk was friendly and helpful. Toilet paper was horrible, falling apart when using. Drapes were extremely frayed."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
11111 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £85 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£85
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The toilet had to be flushed 4 times in order for the water to go down and the light in the bathroom flickered a lot some drywall chipping behind the kitchenette wall"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel

Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel

4 out of 5
2300 NORTH MAYFAIR RD, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £120 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£120
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)
"The staff here made my stay enjoyable. Parking was easy to find and I felt safe coming and going. I had.breakfast there daily and the food was fantastic. This my new go to place ."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

2.5 out of 5
10411 West Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £106 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£106
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (679 reviews)
"My family has stayed at this hotel twice this year due to the fair and zoo events. I would rate this hotel a 4 star. However, it advertises a bar and it wasnt open both times. Its nice to come home have a drink and unwind with friends and family."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

2.5 out of 5
11121 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £75 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£75
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (938 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly. I understand that it was an extended stay hotel but coffee in the room or at least in the lobby would have been nice. Told us we could go to Denny's"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa
Residence Inn Milwaukee West

Residence Inn Milwaukee West

3 out of 5
1300 Discovery Pkwy, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, WI
The price is £131 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£131
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (511 reviews)
"I liked it was safe and next to hospital for my son. I liked that it was quiet."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Residence Inn Milwaukee West
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Other neighbourhoods around Wauwatosa

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West Milwaukee

Visitors to West Milwaukee enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, National Soldiers Home Historic District is worth a stop.

West Milwaukee
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Marquette

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Marquette. A stop by Pabst Mansion or St. Joan of Arc Chapel might round out your trip.

Marquette
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
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North Milwaukee

The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travellers visit North Milwaukee. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Sprecher Brewery and Bayshore Town Center are a few top sights nearby.

North Milwaukee
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Walker's Point

If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Milwaukee Brewing Co. and Great Lakes Distillery are top sights worth seeing.

Walker's Point
Lakefront Brewery

Brewers Hill

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Brewers Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Lakefront Brewery or Martin Luther King Drive.

Brewers Hill

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