Henry Vilas Zoo
One of the nation's only free zoos, Vilas Park Zoo is open year-round and is a great spot for kids and adults of all ages. 702 S. Randall Ave., 608.266.4732, Admission: Free | Madison Parks and Beaches
The City of Madison has 13 beaches and a public pool for tons of water fun for the family. There are also over 200 parks were you can take walks, play on the jungle gyms, play a number of sports or go sledding and ice skating in the winter. Madison also boasts their new dog parks which will get plenty of tails wagging. |
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens offer an indoor tropical conservatory, and outdoor gardens complete with exotic plants, flowers, birds, and a waterfall. 3330 Atwood Ave., 608.246.4550, Admission: $1 Adults; Children under 5 are free
| UW Geology Museum
On your visit you can touch rocks from a time when there were volcanoes in Wisconsin; see corals, jellyfish and other sea creatures that used to live and swim where we now walk; and stand under the tusks of a mastodon while imagining yourself in the Ice Age. 1215 West Dayton Street, 608.262.2399, Admission: Free |
Vitense Golfland
Have fun playing the most interactive, educational and fun miniature golf course around! Vitense also offers batting cages, a climbing wall, junior golf, an arcade, water wars and The Green Tree Grill! 5501 W. Beltline Hwy, 608.271.1411 | Wisconsin State Capitol
Completed in 1917, the Wisconsin State Capitol features the only granite dome in the nation. The interior contains 43 varieties of stone from around the world, decorative murals, glass mosaics and hand-carved furniture.
2 East Main Street, 608.266.0382, Admission: Free
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Fireside Dinner Theater
The Fireside Dinner Theatre is one of the Midwest's most popular professional theatres for couples, families and tour groups alike. Hwy 26 S, Fort Atkinson, 800.477.9505 | The UW Arboretum
Feel free to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and walk or bike along miles of nature trails on your own or with the one of many knowledgeable guides. 1207 Seminole Hwy., 608.263.7888, Admission: Free |
Madison Children's Museum
Play, learn, imagine and create at the award-winning Madison Children's Museum. 100 N. Hamilton St., 608.256.6445, Admission: $7.95 ages 2 & up; $6.95 seniors
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At the International Crane Foundation you can take a tour, walk the nature trails, or enjoy the art exhibit in the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species during their visitor season (April 15 - October 31). E11376 Shady Lane Rd., Baraboo, 608.356.9462 |
Cave of the Mounds
For more than 60 years, visitors have discovered why this is one of the best one day trips in the Midwest! Guided tours on paved, lighted walkways lead visitors past an unforgettable array of crystal formations. 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mound, 608.437.3038 | Overture Center for the Arts
Every Saturday from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs called Kids in the Rotunda, designed for children and families at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Performances feature storytellers, jugglers, magicians, puppeteers, theater troupes, and multicultural artists. The 1:00 p.m. performances are sign language interpreted. 201 State Street, 608.258.4177, Admission: Free |
Crawdaddy Cove Water Park
Even if you are not staying at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Madison West you can enjoy the Kiddie Waterslides and Adventure Pool! 1109 Fourier Drive, 608.826.0500 (please call ahead for day pass availability), Admission: 11 years old and under $10,Ages 12 and up $15 | Studio, You Paint It Pottery
This walk-in studio for all ages specializes in pottery painting, parties and social gatherings. There are tons of pieces to choose from and our paints are lead-free, non-toxic and food safe.
6670 Odana Road, 608.833.1393
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