Whether you’re a Packers, Bucks or Badgers fan, or all of the above, Wisconsin has some cool lodging options to stay close to the action. These are our top three picks to help make your sports trip unforgettable.
Brewhouse Inn & Suites – Milwaukee
The Bucks are on fire right now, and if you haven’t been to the new Fiserv Forum, now is definitely the time. Check out a game and then stay close to the court at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites, located less than a 10-minute walk from the arena.
- The Brewhouse Inn & Suites is a historic boutique hotel located in the historic Pabst Brewhouse. The hotel has 90 rooms that have been restored to keep the historic charm of the original building, like exposed beams and brick walls, mixed with modern amenities.
- Brewhouse Inn stays true to its brewing roots – there are copper brewing kettles in the lobby, the front desk is made from the bottom of Pabst beer bottles, and guests can see an original stained-glass window with King Gambrinus, the patron saint of brewing.
- Check out Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub, the on-site restaurant. They have dozens of craft beers and, of course, they have the classic Pabst Blue Ribbon. You’ll find All-American pub food like cheese curds, burgers, pizza and a Friday Fish Fry, so you can grab a bite before the game.
- If beer and food is your thing, stop on by Milwaukee Brewing Company on N. 9th street and grab a bite to eat and a local brew.
- Alternatively, check out Good City Brewing downtown on Juneau Ave.
- After a beer and a bite, head over to the new Fiserv Forum, the state-of-the-art arena with more than 700,000 square feet at the center of Milwaukee’s new entertainment district. The next Bucks game is coming up on Jan. 21 against the Mavericks. You can also check out the Monster Jam Jan. 18-19 and the Cirque du Soleil show “Crystal” runs at the Fiserv Forum Jan. 30-Feb. 3.
The upscale Lodge Kohler, a mere 100 yards from Lambeau Field, offers easy access and great views at Green Bay's Titletown District.
- The hotel features 134 guestrooms, 10 suites, the rooftop restaurant Taverne in the Sky with panoramic views of Lambeau and the terraced café on the plaza, all which take game day to a whole new level.
- Lodge Kohler also has the amazing full-service Kohler Waters SPA. This spa is known for its innovative water treatments, therapeutic massages, facial and body treatments as well as signature bath and beauty products. If you’re a spa lover, this place is a must for you.
- The hotel also offers a Snow Much Fun package, which includes unlimited ice skating and sledding and breakfast at the on-site Leaps & Bounds Café. It’s a great way to experience Lodge Kohler during the Packers off season.
- You don’t need a Packer game to have fun in Green Bay. In the Titletown District you can enjoy ice skating, tubing, a playground and a full-sized football field. If you get there before they melt, check out the sculptures in the Titletown Ice Lounge.
- After enjoying some cold entertainment, Hinterland Brewery invites you to stop on over and “Taste Beyond your Boundaries” with their brewery and restaurant.
Hotel Red – Madison
There’s nothing better than a college town when it comes to sports. The excitement from students and alumni is contagious.
- Why not be right in the middle of all the action and stay at Hotel Red on Monroe Street in Madison. This hotel is centrally located right between the Kohl Center and Camp Randall. So, whether you’re going for a basketball or hockey game now, or you’re planning ahead for football season this fall, this is the place to be.
- The rooms in this all-suite hotel are sophisticated and super cool. They include luxurious bathrooms and modern kitchenettes. And you’ll fit right in when you wear your Badger red because there are lots of red accents throughout the hotel.No ticket to the game? No problem. Head to The Wise, HotelRED’s first floor restaurant and bar, for a premier spot to catch the game and soak up the game day atmosphere. Grab a Wisconsin craft beer or a bloody mary and enjoy a menu filled with tailgate favorites, including burgers and cheese curds.
