Milwaukee Events & Attractions

You won’t run out of things to do and see when you stay with us. The Ambassador Hotel is conveniently located near the Marquette University campus on the western edge of downtown Milwaukee and provides parking and complimentary shuttle transportation to local events and area attractions.

There’s things to do in Milwaukee for everyone, so take a look below and start planning your visit now.

• Marquette University: Marquette is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
• Summerfest: A variety of world famous music and ethnic festivals are held in downtown Milwaukee throughout the summer.
• The Bradley Center: Enjoy your favorite sport, whether it’s Milwaukee Bucks basketball, Marquette Golden Eagles college sports, or Milwaukee Admirals hockey.
• The Milwaukee Public Museum and Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater: Milwaukee’s world-class natural history museum and IMAX theater is a great way to spend the day.
• The Milwaukee Art Museum: Treasured old masters and vibrant modern art are on display at this Internationally acclaimed building designed by Santiago Calatrava.
• The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts: Enjoy local performances by the Milwaukee symphony, opera, and ballet, or see a Broadway show.
• Milwaukee Theater District: Experience the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Next Act Theater, in tandem Theater Company, Skylight Music Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Pabst Theater or Riverside Theater.
• The Grand Avenue Shopping Center: This enclosed downtown shopping center offers plenty of great shopping and dining.
• Delta Airlines Center: Milwaukee's downtown convention center hosts shows throughout the year.
• Miller Park: There's never a rainout of Milwaukee Brewer baseball games at the retractable-roof stadium.
• Potawatomi Bingo Casino: Have loads of fun playing Bingo, slots and casino gaming.
• Wisconsin State Fair Park: Enjoy the annual Wisconsin State Fair and many other events at this outdoor venue.
• The Milwaukee Mile: This historic raceway features CART and NASCAR racing throughout the year.
• Pettit National Ice Center: Enjoy indoor skating and hockey at this Olympic Training Facility.
• Milwaukee County Zoo: It’s always fun to check out different zoos so plan to spend some time visiting our animals.
• Historic Pabst Mansion: In 1892, the Flemish Renaissance Revival Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst, world famous beer baron, accomplished sea captain, real estate developer, philanthropist and patron of the arts, was completed.
• Miller Brewery: In 1855, German immigrant Fredrick Miller purchased the Plank Road Brewery. Surrounded by woods, the small brewing operation was no bigger than a Victorian house. Today, a replica of the Plank Road Brewery is just one of the historic highlights in Milwaukee’s Miller Valley—the home of the nation’s second largest brewer, Miller Brewing Company.
• Harley-Davidson Museum: Nearly 105 years in the making, the Harley-Davidson Museum, located near downtown Milwaukee, opened its doors to the public on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The 130,000-square-foot Museum adds a new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience. Visitors get a feel for the freedom, camaraderie and pride that Harley-Davidson riders experience every time they fire up their motorcycles.