Free & Cheap Things to Do in Appleton, WI

  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Appleton, Wisconsin, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Gardens.
  • From Lawrence University to Appleton Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Appleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay and Neenah.
  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Appleton, Wisconsin, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Gardens.
  • From Lawrence University to Appleton Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Appleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay and Neenah.
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Old Bavarian Brau House 523 W College Ave, Appleton, WI MoreLess Info
Hearty Bavarian dishes such sauerbraten, wienerschnitzel, bratwurst, and German-style strudel as in a modern environment
21.9 Miles
99% 88 votes
Specialty Shops 144 N Wisconsin St, De Pere, WI 54115 MoreLess Info
This chocolate shop started making homemade chocolates in 1899 and now has a sugar free selection as well as signature coffees roasted on site. There are free samples for shoppers and products can be shipped. They have a full selection of seasonal candies.
21.9 Miles
80% 25 votes
Bowling 2929 Allied St, Green Bay, WI 54304 MoreLess Info
Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley is a bowling alley that offers bumpers so that young children do not end up with gutter balls. The bowling alley also offers cosmic bowling with a live DJ.
21.9 Miles
76% 37 votes
Camping Site E8041 County Road X, New London, WI 54961 MoreLess Info
Full-day tubing, kayaking, and canoeing trips are offered daily. There are campgrounds and fishing opportunities as well as a sandy river swim beach. There are both facility and equipment rentals available for camping and outdoor needs.
22.2 Miles
17% 6 votes
Music Venue 2535 West Ripple Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54904 MoreLess Info
Playing host to over 1,000 of Oshkosh's biggest and best events yearly is Ford Festival Park. Parades, conventions, heritage festivals and concerts are just a few of the events patrons can enjoy in the park.
22.4 Miles
74% 23 votes
Lake 2881 S. Broadway Dr., Green Bay, WI MoreLess Info
Located within Ashwaubomay Park, Ashwaubomay Lake is enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The calm water lake offers diving, tube slides, sand volleyball, a concession stand and beachside picnic areas.
22.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 5305 Lake Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 MoreLess Info
Kalbus Country Harbor Inc is the only Lake Winnebago camping area with lakefront campsites. They offer various amenities including a man-made channel for easy boat launching, 65 sites with electricity hookups, free Wi-fi, modern bathroom facilities, showers, and laundry.
23.2 Miles
87% 289 votes
Specialty Museums 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI MoreLess Info
Founded in 1958, the National Railroad Museum has been educating the community about the chapter in American history that brought many people wealth. It does this through a variety of engaging exhibits, programs, and special events.
23.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Running/Jogging Lazarre Ave & Riverside Drive, Green Bay, WI 54301 MoreLess Info
Lined with native trees and shrubs, Fox River Trail offers visitors a paved and gravel path for jogging, cycling, and horseback riding. The trail has a recreation area with a pavilion for picnics.
24.0 Miles
91% 82 votes
Specialty Museums 2640 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301 MoreLess Info
A living history museum, Heritage Hill State Historical Park preserves the history of Northeaster Wisconsin. There are 24 buildings representing the history of the area between the years of 1672 and 1940.
24.1 Miles
95% 580 votes
Sports Museums 1265 Lombardi Ave. at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI MoreLess Info
The museum dedicated to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Famers is a great place to go to learn about the history of the team, the players and the coaches. It is currently scheduled to reopen in 2015.
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