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EagleEagle, Wisconsin
Half-day stop for Old World Wisconsin and Kettle Moraine trails; not a base. One night if you want to hike both forest units.
Eagle is a small town in Waukesha County, best known for Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor living-history museum with 60+ historic buildings. The surrounding Kettle Moraine State Forest offers hiking and biking. Most visitors come for a few hours, then move on to Delafield, Waukesha or Milwaukee.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid November–April (most attractions closed or limited)
- Airport
- MKE
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Eagle911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Waukesha County Sheriff262-548-7222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eagle, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 262-548-7222 Waukesha County Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMKE Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (About 40 min drive via I-43 and WI-59).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée (Delafield)$15–30
- Street or quick mealSandwich or lunch entrée$8–14
- BeerBeer (tap)$5–7
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed (Eagle Home Hostel), a night, per personUS$25
- Mid-range bedB&B or motel room (Delafield area), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedB&B or motel room (Delafield area), a night, per roomUS$200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MKE Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (About 40 min drive via I-43 and WI-59)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eagle: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
8 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. No public transport within town. Biking on Kettle Moraine trails is possible from the hostel.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Delafield
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car via WI-59, about 10 min
Shops, restaurants, and Lapham Peak Unit of Kettle Moraine.
Waukesha
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via WI-59, about 20 min
Fox River, historic downtown, and the Waukesha County Museum.
Milwaukee
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car via I-43, about 40 min
Art museum, breweries, and lakefront.
Brookfield
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car via I-94, about 25 min
Shopping and dining.
Pewaukee
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via WI-59 and WI-83, about 20 min
Lake Pewaukee for boating and beaches.
New Berlin
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car via I-43, about 25 min
Parks and family-friendly attractions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Eagle village
One hostel (Eagle Home Hostel) and a few B&Bs; book ahead.
Delafield
10 min north; more hotels and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or motel room (Delafield area)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Old World Wisconsin entry (adult)2 × US$16 | US$32 |
| Kettle Moraine State Forest day pass2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$36 |
| Trip total≈ US$199 per person per day, bed included | US$398 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Sandwich or lunch entrée | $8–14 |
| Dinner entrée (Delafield) | $15–30 |
| Beer (tap) | $5–7 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Old World Wisconsin is open May–October only; check exact dates.
- Eagle Home Hostel requires reservations, cash only, and has limited hours.
- No gas station or supermarket in the village centre; fill up in Delafield or Waukesha.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Waukesha County Sheriff
- 262-548-7222
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MKE → Eagle (car): about 40 min, ~$5 toll (check)
- Eagle → Delafield (car): about 10 min
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- How much? — How much? (how much)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eagle. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October · avoid November–April (most attractions closed or limited) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Old World Wisconsin and Kettle Moraine State Forest with seasonal hours and trail maps.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in Eagle and nearby Delafield.
- Sleep page for Eagle Home Hostel with reservation and cash-only details.
- Transport page: car rental at MKE, no public transport to Eagle.
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