- 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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The Milwaukee Brewing Company is a microbrewery that offers visitors tours of their beer making operation, with samples of the various styles of beer provided. The brewery also hosts Saturday open houses that feature samples and Q & A sessions.
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With classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels, Altius Gymnastics teaches children the basics of gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling. The center also hosts an aerial silks class where visitors can suspend themselves from silk cloth.
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Consisting of an expansive field, Franklin Woods Nature Center offers visitors a multipurpose sports area for soccer and football. The park is surrounded by trees and has a covered pavilion that hosts picnics and other events.
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This weed-free, shallow lake has boat launches, swim beaches, fishing areas, and allows boating, water skiing, and boat fishing. There's also a restaurant that is accessible by boat.
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A historic neighborhood with homes dating back to 1850, Concordia is full of mansions and regal estates built by the rich families of the Victorian Era. Tours are offered to guide visitors through the neighborhood and historically furnished homes.
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In operation for over 60 years, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a professional theater company that presents a variety of dramatic productions each year, including musicals, classics, and contemporary works.
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Pabst Theater is a historic and intimate venue that is designed so every seat in the house is a good one. The reconditioned interior highlights the buildings architecture so it's worth a stop even for those not interested in theater.
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Once the largest habitable building in the US, Milwaukee's City Hall has an atrium over 380 feet tall. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or join an official historical tour to enjoy the ornate architecture and story behind the building.
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Located in the Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee Public Market, has been a gathering place where visitors can enjoy a variety of artisan and ethnic products. Open since 2005, visit the independent merchants who delight with freshly prepared foods and drink.