- The list below includes 141 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukesha, Wisconsin, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Paintball and Haunted Tours.
- From Fox River Park to Minooka Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukesha and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Milwaukee, Cedarburg, Oconomowoc and Franklin.
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Enjoy a selection of fine cheese and some of the best wine from vineyards from across the world
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At Fox River Park, fans of the outdoors can go canoeing, hiking, fishing and biking at this 257-acre location. The site also offers ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding opportunities during the winter months.
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With 579 acres to explore, Minooka Park offers a beach, wooded trails and a dog park. In winter, Minooka Park features miles of cross-country skiing trails as well as sledding.
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The 335-acre Retzer Nature Center is a leisure park that features established hiking trails, over 26,000 trees, and education classes on environmental education. The site has a learning center and a planetarium.
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The Glacial Drumlin Trail is a hiking trail that is open to cyclists, joggers, walkers, and roller bladers. The park has a daily fee of $4 for anyone who is not a hiker.
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Bethesda Park is a pet friendly place to bring family and friends. It features a nearby creek, a playground for children 5-12 years of age, covered picnic areas, tennis courts, and paved trails for runners, skaters, bikers, and walkers.
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Hillcrest Park is a combination of flat open space areas with steep slopes and fenced perimeter. The park contains a 5 million-gallon underground water reservoir, a storage building and an indoor rifle range.
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2507 Plaza Ct, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Visitors can enjoy a family entertainment center with an 18 hole miniature golf course at Prairieville Park Adventure Golf & Batting. Prairieville Park also features bumper cars, batting cages, and a snack bar.
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1814 Dolphin Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Lasertag Adventure has not just laser tag, but also dodgeball, trampolines, bowling, an arcade and a room known as the laser maze. They also have a restaurant that serves pizza, nachos and other concession foods.
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101 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
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A cultural center, Waukesha County Museum features an array of exhibits dedicated to local history. This includes a display honoring music legend Les Paul and Dr. David Roberts, a local veterinarian accused of a gruesome murder.
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Visitors can enjoy a large indoor paintball arena along with an outdoor field at Brew City Paintball. They also feature a zombie shooting gallery in addition to an on site pro shop.