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Where to stay around Milwaukee?
Our 2019 property listings offer a large selection of 137 vacation rentals near Milwaukee. From 75 Houses to 46 Condos/Apartments, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Milwaukee for a holiday or a weekend are on HomeAway.
What is the best area to stay when traveling to Milwaukee?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Milwaukee:
- Bay View: 17 vacation rentals
- Historic Third Ward: 32 vacation rentals
- Lower East Side: 53 vacation rentals
- Northpoint: 22 vacation rentals
- Historic Water Tower: 16 vacation rentals
For other neighborhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when traveling to Milwaukee?
HomeAway offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Milwaukee. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Lakefront Brewery: 196 vacation rentals
- Wisconsin Center: 199 vacation rentals
- Milwaukee Public Market: 199 vacation rentals
- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: 198 vacation rentals
- Miller Park: 208 vacation rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Milwaukee listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Can I rent Houses in Milwaukee?
Yes, of course. HomeAway has 75 Houses in Milwaukee. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Milwaukee include:
- Condos/Apartments: 46 rentals available
- Studios: 40 rentals available
- Townhouses: 9 rentals available
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Cabins and more.
Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Milwaukee?
Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 4 vacation rentals with pool available in Milwaukee. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Milwaukee brings the excitement of city life to the lake
Home of the famous Summerfest musical festival, Milwaukee is a bustling Midwestern city right on the edge of Lake Michigan. Families staying at Milwaukee vacation rentals can look forward to exploring the city’s numerous museums and cultural attractions. Beer lovers will celebrate the many breweries that call Milwaukee home. For those looking to hit the beach, the shores of the Great Lakes are the perfect place to build a sandcastle, read a book, or catch a glimpse of the native wildlife.
Experience Lake Michigan and music in Milwaukee
Milwaukee sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, a Great Lake so big that travelers might just mistake it for an ocean. If you’re here in the summer, take advantage of the view with waterfront dining or a daytime cruise. For outdoor Milwaukee activities for families, head just outside of town to the clean, family-friendly shores of Bradford Beach. To catch a bit of entertainment while staying at your Milwaukee vacation rental, check out any of the city’s 25 theaters. Milwaukee also hosts the popular musical festival Summerfest along the lakeshore each year.
Kids and adults can play in Milwaukee
Milwaukee boasts 17 museums within the city limits, which means there’s no shortage of fun and learning for the whole family. Visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to make some new furry friends or stop by the Milwaukee Art Museum, where kids can create their own artwork. Little ones will also love the Betty Bird Children’s Museum and Discovery World, a huge museum complex that focuses on science, technology, and water. If you’re looking for Milwaukee attractions for adults, take a tour of some of Milwaukee’s historic breweries, and discover why people call this Wisconsin metropolis ‘the city that built beer.’
Join the summer fun in Milwaukee
Peak season for Milwaukee vacation rentals is in the summer. Milwaukee experiences four seasons with winter temperatures averaging in the 20s. In the spring and fall, temperatures can sometimes vary quite a bit from day to day. The summer is quite pleasant, with temperatures averaging in the 70s. To participate in all the outdoor activities the city has to offer, the earliest time to arrive is late spring. Milwaukee weather in May tends to be pleasant with highs in the 60s.
Milwaukee’s lake environment
The waters of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnikinic Rivers flow in Milwaukee Harbor before all pour into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is 1 of the 5 Great Lakes, which all formed from retreating glaciers. The world’s largest freshwater system, the Great Lakes are something of a natural wonder. Milwaukee and Lake Michigan are home to a unique array of northern wildlife. In the winter, travelers may just spot a bald eagle soaring above the trees. Those interested in bird watching should hit the trails of the Milwaukee Audubon Nature Center to see an impressive number of species and hear the melodious song of the warbler.