East Town
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
Small Group Kayak Tour of Skyline in Milwaukee
Top hotels in East Town
The Pfister Hotel
"Gorgeous hotel, great staff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
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Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"Loved the vibe, the atmosphere at the Lobby bar, the music!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
"Pros: the room was very clean and spacious. There is a parking garage right next to the hotel. Cons: the TV kept turning itself on in the middle of the night. After several times of turning it off we called the front desk but they didn’t know how to fix it. The water pressure in the shower was ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
"Great location very comfortable rooms. Staff were great especially Jasmin J! The pool table was fun at night and the breakfast was good. We’ll be back"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
"Our room was large, as it was a handicap accessible room and worked well. Lots or electrical outlets. The only shortcomings were that the TP was awful. I always anticipate this and carry my own Charmin on every trip. Secondly, the waffle making station should be moved off the rest of the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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.
