Overview
Brookfield is a city and town in Wisconsin.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Brookfield
Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
This historical building was built in 1842 but moved to its current location in 1981. The Inn also hosts events like an American Civil War encampment reenactment.
Bluemound Bowl
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
In addition to performances, also offers art classes and workshops.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field, Madison — 62 mi away. Directions
Interstate 94 is the main east-west route through Brookfield. It connects the city with Waukesha and other points west, as well as with Milwaukee and Chicago to the east and southeast.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, Bluemound Bowl
- Lunch Lou Malnati's
- Afternoon Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
- Dinner Cafe Manna
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Brookfield is an edge city between Milwaukee and Waukesha.
The Town of Brookfield are the portions of Brookfield that have not been annexed to the City of Brookfield. While most attractions are in the city itself, there are shopping, sleeping, and eating options in the town.
The 1949 musical movie It's a Great Feeling ends with the character played by Doris Day returning to her hometown of Goerke's Corners, that is, the Town of Brookfield.
Visitor information
Get in
By car
Interstate 94 is the main east-west route through Brookfield. It connects the city with Waukesha and other points west, as well as with Milwaukee and Chicago to the east and southeast.
By bus
In addition to commuter services, Waukesha Metro has a single bus route on Bluemound Road that connects to additional routes in Waukesha to the west and Milwaukee and Wauwatosa to the east.
By bicycle
There is a connection to Milwaukee via the Oak Leaf Trail at Krueger Park. Just to the south of Brookfield in New Berlin, the New Berlin Trail provides connections towards Waukesha and Milwaukee; trailheads exist at several streets and parks.
Get around
Most destinations require a car. If you are going to some place on Bluemound Road or to Brookfield Square, the Waukesha Metro might be usable.
See
See Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
This historical building was built in 1842 but moved to its current location in 1981. The Inn also hosts events like an American Civil War encampment reenactment.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Lou Malnati's
Chicago style deep dish pizza.
Eat Cafe Manna
An entirely vegetarian restaurant, also featuring raw, vegan and gluten free dishes, which are indicated on its menu.
Sleep
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