Lower East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower East Side
Popular places to visit
Charles Allis Art Museum
This old mansion showcases a diverse range of paintings and furniture, including one-off pieces of art.
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.
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 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 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.
Activities
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Private Professional Photoshoot in Milwaukee
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Our pick of the best Lower East Side Hotel Deals
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Did not have breakfast Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The staff is 10/10!! Great room. Lots to do in the area. The kick back hour and bar were fun. The room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
Great job 👍
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
This was our second time staying here. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the beds are comfortable. This is a great place to stay on a budget.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Clean rooms, centrally located
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
The property and rooms are beautiful, especially if you are a beer enthusiast as the building is the former Pabst historic brewhouse. The surrounding area takes advantage of this theme, including breweries within a stone’s throw of the hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower East Side
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Martin Luther King Drive and Lakefront Brewery, a few notable attractions nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.
