- Our list of the best things to do in Waukesha, Wisconsin, features the top 176 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waukesha, WI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Waukesha, WI , followed by 154 popular activities in nearby cities, including Milwaukee, Cedarburg, Franklin, Oconomowoc, Brookfield, Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Mequon, Menomonee Falls, Elkhorn, La Crosse, Glendale and West Bend
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Enjoy a selection of fine cheese and some of the best wine from vineyards from across the world
7.5 Miles
100%
41 votes
S67W28435 River Road, Waukesha, WI 53189
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Pieper Porch Winery & Vineyard is a family owned and operated winery. They offer a wide range of wines including Red and Lemon Wine. Patrons can sample wines outside on the porch or while strolling through the vineyards.
4.1 Miles
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.
2.6 Miles
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.
2.9 Miles
Operated by experienced pilot Ken Walter, Wind Dancer Balloon Promotions offers early morning and early evening balloon flights. Flights are carried out throughout the entire year on any chosen date by reservation, weather permitting.
4.5 Miles
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.
2.0 Miles
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.
0.2 Miles
79%
29 votes
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.
1.5 Miles
The 40,000 square foot Waukesha County Expo Center sits on 135 acres. The center is used for political activities, trade shows, corporate events, community and statewide meetings, banquets, weddings, and concerts.
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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.
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Waukesha Skateland offers not only a skating rink, but also has an inflatable playground for smaller children, an arcade, a snack bar and a pro shop. They also offer skating lessons and have roller hockey leagues.