Brookfield, WI Road Trips

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. 1 Visit Brookfield (Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau), 325 S Moorland Rd, ☏ +1 262-789-0220. Official tourism information for the City of Brookfield. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Discover Brookfield (Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce), 17100 W Bluemound Rd, ☏ +1 262-786-1886. Official tourism information for the Town of Brookfield. (updated Feb 2025)

1 Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, 1075 Pilgrim Parkway, ☏ +1 262 782-4057. 1st and 3rd Su from 1PM-4PM May through October (Except Labor Day). 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. $6. (updated Feb 2025)

1 Bluemound Bowl, 12935 W Bluemound Rd, ☏ +1 262 786-6280, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr, ☏ +1 262 781-9520, [email protected]. In addition to performances, also offers art classes and workshops. (updated Feb 2025)

1 Lou Malnati's, 15795 W Bluemound Rd, ☏ +1 414-930-4500. Chicago style deep dish pizza. 2 Cafe Manna, 3815 N Brookfield Rd, ☏ +1 262 790-2340. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. An entirely vegetarian restaurant, also featuring raw, vegan and gluten free dishes, which are indicated on its menu.

1 Doubletree Brookfield, 18155 W. Bluemound Road, ☏ +1 262-792-1212. In the Brookfield Lakes Corporate Center 2 Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield, 1200 South Moorland Rd, ☏ +1 262 782-2900.

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. 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. 1 Goerke's Corners Park and Ride (I-94/County Y). Intercity bus stop served by several coach companies with local bus service as well. Free overnight parking. (updated Feb 2025) 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. 3 Krueger Park, 100 N Columbia Blvd. Connection to Milwaukee's Oak Leaf Trail. (updated Feb 2025)

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.