The Pfister

History buffs will get a kick out of this 125-year-old hotel situated in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The Pfister houses an impressive collection of Victorian art, which can be explored via a self-guided tour or with the current artist in residence. After taking in the jaw-dropping lobby (which is even more spectacular throughout the holiday season), take a load off in the clean, well-appointed suites upstairs. Make time to visit the hotel's spa for a massage, body scrub or haircut; then head upstairs to Blu on the 23rd floor for a glass of wine.