- TripBuzz found 81 things to do with kids in or near Madison, Wisconsin, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sun Prairie, Middleton and New Glarus.
- From Henry Vilas Zoo to Lake Mendota, the Madison area offers 60 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Amateur), Movie Theaters, Zoos and Sports Teams (Amateur).
- As the capital city of Wisconsin, Madison boasts a growing population and cultured environment. Home to the University of Wisconsin campus, this college town is also known as The City of Four Lakes, featuring fantastic scenery of waterfront views and natural adventures. The city is a balance between a vast and beautiful outdoors, a state government that is both historic and structural, and a cultured college campus.
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Menu brings healthy food trends from the coasts to college towns
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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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The Marcus Point Cinema is an entertainment destination that features 16 auditoriums in a 3-story building. The cinema is best known for the 75-ft wide screen named the Ultrascreen.
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1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
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Multiple venues are available within the Alliant Energy Center, which is centrally located in downtown. Four versatile sites are available for a wide range of events such as concerts, sporting events, conventions, and even meetings.
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Madison's Sundance Cinema is a movie multiplex that shows a combination of first-run Hollywood movies and some foreign, art house, and independent films. The theater offers a rooftop bar and a variety of food and beverage options.
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1146 votes
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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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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214 votes
716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
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One of the biggest colleges in the state is the University of Wisconsin - Madison, which offers a wide range of attractions. Visitors can enjoy the Kohl Center for basketball and hocky, the Geology Museum, Camp Randall Stadium for football, and the 1,260-acre arboretum.
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Allen Centennial Gardens is a combination outdoor teaching garden for the Horticulture Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a public garden. The gardens are open 365 days every year and are spread over 2.5 acres.
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78 votes
1215 W. Dayton St., Weeks Hall, Madison, WI 53706
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Exhibits at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum revolve around collections of rocks and minerals, fossils, and even fluorescent rocks that are displayed in a special black light area. There is also an extensive dinosaur fossil display.
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An old historic theater with an intriguing and checkered history, the Barrymore Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including regionally, nationally, and internationally touring bands. The theater also serves craft beer on tap.