Wauwatosa Travel Guide
Milwaukee
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.
Milwaukee County Zoo
This sprawling animal park houses a wide array of exotic wildlife, and is acclaimed for its conservation programs and educational resources.
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.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Peruse a vast collection of classic European and American art in this gallery that is housed in a striking modern building.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Sightseeing in Milwaukee – Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in Wauwatosa
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa
Room clean
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa
Great room and easy to set up
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Pfister Hotel
Great welcome by Kristin kicked it off! So accommodating and warm. The room which I upgraded to a suite was perfect on the top floor. Food was tasty and the location made it easy to walk to Fiserv and other restaurants!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Nice experience. Room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wauwatosa
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.
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.
Menomonee River Valley
If you're spending some time in Menomonee River Valley, Potawatomi Bingo Casino and Harley-Davidson Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.
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.
