Lower East Side, WI
Milwaukee
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.
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 great live music.
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.
Things to do
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Milwaukee Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Private Professional Photoshoot in Milwaukee
The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour
Lower East Side Hotel Deals
The Pfister Hotel
Staff amazing
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Hotel was clean, unique and fun. Can't be anymore conveniently located for a downtown hotel. Staff was pleasant. Smallest note would be not a fan of the pillows. Also, ice tongs would be great. There was a bottle opener and cork screw, so tongs would be great too to round out the convenience of the ...
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Everything is top tier, would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Room was nice. Breakfast wasn't free... Bar was very nice and party room was fun.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
The renovated Brewhouse is just charming and a wonderful treat! The rooms were gi-normous! We had a typical King room, that had all amenities, a sofa bed if needed, separate sleeping quarters, high ceilings and wow, what a view to the old brew tanks. We didn't get to use them but the options for ...
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lower East Side
Yankee Hill
When in Yankee Hill, you can plan a visit to Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Town
East Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.
Downtown Milwaukee
Central business district with cultural, financial, and historical landmarks, Downtown Milwaukee offers shopping at The Shops of Grand Avenue, art galleries in the Historic Third Ward, high-end dining, and vibrant nightlife. Explore the Milwaukee Public Market and Riverwalk, or hop on the free streetcar system.
Riverwest
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Riverwest. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Lakefront Brewery and Bradford Beach, 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.
Historic Third Ward
Experience a historic warehouse district with a mix of specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and enjoy year-round gourmet options at the Milwaukee Public Market, easily accessible via The Hop.
