- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Wisconsin, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Stadiums (Amateur), Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Art Museum.
- From University of Wisconsin - Madison to Allen Centennial Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sun Prairie, Middleton and New Glarus.
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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
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The center offers guided tours of exhibits that depict the history of Wisconsin cheese making. The museum tour includes a video presentation of a modern day manufacturing plant making cheese, and a gift bag.
35.6 Miles
At the Green County Welcome Center, visitors can check out the National Historic Cheesemaking Museum and the Milk House Gift Shop. While there, guests can learn all about the cheese making process of the local community.
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2400 State Highway 69, New Glarus, WI 53574
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This small brewery uses only natural ingredients to produce their handcrafted beers. There are both self-guided and 'Hard Hat' tours available along with a tasting room and a gift shop. Tasting room samples are available for a fee. A Military ID gets you free tastings.
35.7 Miles
A 16-lane bowling center, Leisure Lanes Inc offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring, bumpers and a pro shop. The center provides a bar and grill, high-definition televisions, synthetic lanes, live entertainment and private event hosting.
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Visitors attend four tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin: a one-hour tour of the Hillside Theater, the Drafting Studio, and the Romeo and Juliet Windmill Tower. Alternatively, attend a two-hour house tour of Wright's residence; a two-hour tour covering Hillside and Taliesin; and a four-hour estate tour.
36.5 Miles
Visitors can view a large natural sandstone arch created over time by the erosion by wind and water at Natural Bridge State Park. There is an opening in the bridge that is 35 feet wide and 25 feet high.
36.9 Miles
Originally, built by Alex Jordan as a weekend retreat, visitors to the 14-room house can see many of his personal collections in whimsical names with names like the Carousel, the Organ Room, the Doll House Room, and Heritage of the Sea. Visitors can stay in the lodge and play golf.
36.9 Miles
In business since 1954, the Goetz SKY-VU DRIVE-IN features digital video and sound in a classic drive in movie atmosphere. The drive-in shows a variety of films, primarily newly released Hollywood movies, and offers refreshments.
38.3 Miles
At The Edge Paintball Experience, visitors can compete in teams against others in an outdoor paintball arena. Visitors can use the inflatable obstacles scattered on the course as a tactical advantage.
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Visitors who enjoy hiking and camping love going to Mirror Lake State Park. Trails range from difficult to easy with views of the lake at the top, campers enjoy a cozy site with fire pits, trash receptacles, and BBQ grills provided.