The Clarke Hotel

Revel in luxury on a romantic date at the Pfister Hotel, the premier downtown hotel and epitome of grand elegance. Built in 1893, you will be astounded by the extraordinary architecture and amazed by the extensive Victorian art collection. Just three blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan, the Pfister is surrounded by dining and nightlife options that you and your loved one will enjoy.

Home to over 450 businesses, the Historic Third Ward remains a vital part of the Milwaukee community. Once filled with factories and warehouses, Third Ward witnessed the growing number of immigrants and the incorporation of these rich backgrounds into the Milwaukee culture. Within the Third Ward you will find the Eisner, Milwaukee Public Market and Broadway Theatre

Celebrate North America's largest outdoor French themed festival in downtown Milwaukee! Bastille Days is held annually in July and features impromptu street performances, roaming minstrels, a variety of musical entertainment and a signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica. Runners and walkers kick off the festival with the "Storming of the Bastille," a 5-K run and two mile walk.