- The list below includes 79 free or cheap things to do in or near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Race Tracks.
- From Wetmore Community Park to Smith's Crossing Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sun Prairie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Middleton, Madison, Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills.
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3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, Madison, WI 53704
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Voted as one of the top ten inspiring gardens in North America, Olbrich Botanical Gardens provide beauty and peace. With over 16 acres of gardens to see, visitors get their fill of exotic plants and appealing landscapes.
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Located on Lake Mendota, Tenney Park is situated on 37.07 acres suitable for fishing, swimming, boating, biking, hiking and sports including tennis, volleyball, basketball and soccer. The park offers a children's playground, picnic areas, open grass fields and restrooms.
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For the past seventeen years, Madison Children's Museum has been teaching children to invent, discover, and share. The museum provides an art studio where children are encouraged to paint on the windows, and children love the funkyard where they ride a large scooter through obstacle courses.
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As a concert venue, Majestic Theatre hosts a variety of performances from touring songwriters, tribute bands, musicians, and more. The venue was built in a Mission Style architecture and features a ballroom.
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Devoting resources to the collection and preservation of military artifacts, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is a cherished memory among veterans in the state. Exhibits feature the war in Vietnam, world wars, and artifacts from life in the US.
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30 North Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703
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With four floors to explore, Wisconsin Historical Museum features a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits depicting the history of the region. These exhibits include information about immigration, agriculture, and early settlers.
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A shopping dream, Capitol Square is home to over 370 unique shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries. The square also holds several art and holiday festivals throughout the year where customers can find hand made and special gifts.
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227 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
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The permanent collection held at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art includes roughly 5,000 individual objects. The bulk of the permanent display focuses on significant American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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For a variety of entertainment and arts, visitors and locals go to Overture Center for the Arts. Events include concerts, dance shows, comedies, Broadway musicals, educational speakers, and art fairs.
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The largest of the four lakes in the area is Lake Mendora whose name actually means large in Chippewa. Lake-based recreation is offered to visitors, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison sits on its shores.