- The list below includes 46 free or cheap things to do in or near Janesville, Wisconsin, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From CAMDEN Playground to Palmer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Janesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Fort Atkinson, Delavan and Loves Park.
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Open play, safety gear & gun rental at 80+ participating locations nationwide, including over 8 in Chicago, NW Indiana & Southern Wisconsin
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Located within Palmer Park, CAMDEN Playground features a large, wooded, castle-themed structure with bridges, towers, slides and swings. The surrounding park area can be used for sports, hiking along nature trails, picnics and wading in the pool.
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Covering 164 acres, Palmer Park offers scenic views and outdoor space for city dwellers. Recreational opportunities include sand volleyball, tennis, softball, hiking, sledding, and pet training with a castle playground and wading pool for children.
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This is an award winning 20-acre botanical garden that has a visitor's center, themed gardens, a gift shop and rental facilities for special occasions. A calendar of events includes plant sales.
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426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI 53548
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This museum is housed in the Stanley Dexter Tallman prairie style house from 1912, made famous for Abraham Lincoln spending 2 nights there. The Lincoln Tallman House ticketing and visitors center reside here. Tours take about an hour and a half and there is no food or beverages for purchase.
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Rivers Edge Bowl offers 24 lanes of bowling with electronic scoring. The alley offers open bowling, glow bowling, tournament play, and league play. The facility also hosts birthday parties, group gatherings, and special events.
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Movies 16 is a 16 screen movie theater with Sony 4K High Resolution that airs first run films. The theater also airs 3D films and features a self-serve popcorn station.
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Nelson's Hometowne Recreation is a family owned business that provides indoor and outdoor swimming pool services. The company also makes and sells saunas, dart boards, and various game room furniture.
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At The Edge Paintball Experience, visitors can compete in teams against others in an outdoor paintball arena. Visitors can use the inflatable obstacles scattered on the course as a tactical advantage.
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Owned and operated by the City of Janesville, the Janesville Ice Arena hosts the Janesville Jets, a hockey team. The rink also hosts youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, public skating, and special events.
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As an equestrian facility, A Storybook Farm has amenities like heated barns, arenas, and more. Visitors can take private or group lessons to learn the basics of horse care and riding skills.