Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
The Grand Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Milwaukee
Milwaukee Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Milwaukee,Harley-Davidson Museum Day Trip from Chicago
Top hotels in Bay View
The Pfister Hotel
This is a beautiful historic hotel with a number of wonderful amenities. Unfortunately, we had a few problems with food/drink orders being forgotten both in the Mason Street Grill and room service. The staff handled these situations well by providing free items in compensation. The hotel was also ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Lennox checked us in and was incredibly helpful with informing us of all happenings in hotel for our stay.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The hotel was nice. Most of the staff was great. The pool/ hot tub was also really good. My only issue was when I arrived a little after 2pm, I was told my room was not ready and I needed to wait until after 3pm. I saw many other people checking in prior to 3pm and even 2 people checked in prior ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Iron Horse Hotel
Wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
Room was clean, but bathtub wasn't clean
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
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 Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower.
Walker's Point
If you're spending some time in Walker's Point, Great Lakes Distillery and Milwaukee Brewing Co. are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
