Free & Cheap Things to Do in Janesville, WI

  • 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.
  • 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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28.2 Miles
89% 123 votes
Natural History Museums 737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 MoreLess Info
Burpee Museum of Natural History exhibits over 70,000 specimens from the Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology and Biology domains. The children's favorite attractions are, of course, the dinosaurs, with Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops in the lead.
28.3 Miles
95% 248 votes
Children's Museums 711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL MoreLess Info
The Discovery Center Museum combines playing and learning, with the aid of its more than 250 hands-on exhibits. Special events can be programmed in here, all around the year.
28.6 Miles
90% 146 votes
Forests W7796 Kettle Moraine Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53190 MoreLess Info
Situated on more than 22,000 acres of glacier created hills, valleys, lakes and woodlands, Kettle Moraine State Forest, has amenities and activities for outdoor lovers of all ages. Abundant camp sites, hiking and biking trails, fishing, and swimming, plan your trip today.
28.7 Miles
69% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 8301 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Rockford 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
28.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 107 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1986, the J R Kortman Center For Design is a combination art gallery and store that specializes in items that showcase the principles of fine design. The facility also houses a small book and wine department.
28.9 Miles
67% 18 votes
Bowling 4007 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
Don Carter Lanes is a nice place for bowling enthusiasts. They have a variety of leagues to choose from - adapted for different ages, as well as a nice bar and an arcade.
29.2 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 888 S. Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
The Elliot Park Skate Park offers activities such as skateboarding, BMX Biking, in-line skating, rollerblading, scooter riding, and parkour. The park has a beautiful atmosphere and is surrounded by forestry and nearby playgrounds.
29.3 Miles
88% 52 votes
History Museums 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL MoreLess Info
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens is a veritable time capsule of life in the Victorian era. Worth a visit to see one of the few remaining Swiss-style homes left in the United States and a leisurely stroll through the gardens.
29.5 Miles
- 3 votes
Bowling 1940 N State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 MoreLess Info
Not only can guests go bowling at Dodge Lanes, but they can also play a game of pool. The location also features a bar for those who are interested in purchasing an adult beverage.
30.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Go Karts 7215 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy go kart racing on an eighth of a mile long track at Competition Grand Prix. The go kart racing venue also features a kiddie track and 2 seated karts.
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