- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Ripon, Wisconsin, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Parks.
- From Barlow Park to The Little White School House, Birthplace of the Republican Party, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ripon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, Fond Du Lac and Green Lake.
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Settler's Mill Miniature Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course with a mill theme. The course is populated with waterfalls, streams, and rivers, and is surrounded by 45,000 gallons of water. Settler's Mill also maintains a snack shop and arcade.
17.5 Miles
The Oshkosh branch of Marcus Theaters is a cinema multiplex with 12 theaters, all of which offer digital video and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, as well, and runs regular discounts and specials.
17.8 Miles
Oshkosh Lanes is a bowling alley that offers open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. There is a bar and grill on site, and the alley offers a number of discounts and value packages.
18.3 Miles
Hughes Home Maid Chocolates is a community landmark that provides a variety of specialty homemade chocolate treats as well as a brief tour of their production facility and processes.
18.9 Miles
The Wiouwash State Trail runs through Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano counties using former railroad corridors. As of 2014, two sections of the trail are complete and can be used for biking, walking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
18.9 Miles
Lakeside Park provides guests with opportunities for recreational activities like boating, picnicking and canoeing. A lighthouse and observation tower are open seasonally, as well as a miniature train and antique carousel.
19.0 Miles
Kalbus Country Harbor Inc is the only Lake Winnebago camping area with lakefront campsites. They offer various amenities including a man-made channel for easy boat launching, 65 sites with electricity hookups, free Wi-fi, modern bathroom facilities, showers, and laundry.
19.2 Miles
Oshkosh Public Museum offers temporary and permanent exhibits displaying the history of Oshkosh. Some of the permanent exhibits at the museum include an 8-foot Apostles Clock, wetlands exhibit, a scale model of Paine Lumber Company, a 1913 Hawley Davidson, an 1880 dental case, and over 200 glass and ceramic pie…
19.2 Miles
Established in 1946 by Nathan and Jessie Paine, owners of the Paine Lumber Company, the Paine Arts Center and Garden was originally intended to be their home. At the center, visitors can see an Alois Lang hand carved staircase featuring acorn motif, a Jacobean period library, and the formal gardens.
19.2 Miles
Time Cinema is perfect for a date or a family night out. Locals gather here to feel like part of the community, share conversations, and have fun. The movies and refreshments offer a great value, and friendly service is included.