Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madison, IN

  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Indiana, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Art Gallery, Specialty Museums and Historic Sites.
  • From Clifty Falls State Park to Heritage Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like LaGrange, Rising Sun, Versailles and Sparta.
  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Indiana, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Art Gallery, Specialty Museums and Historic Sites.
  • From Clifty Falls State Park to Heritage Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like LaGrange, Rising Sun, Versailles and Sparta.
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38.6 Miles
96% 558 votes
Baseball Fields 401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Named after the popular baseball bat, the Louisville Slugger Field serves as the home of the minor league team known as the Louisville Bats. The overall style embraces the retro-classic design that harkens back to the good, old days of baseball.
38.6 Miles
88% 369 votes
Parks 231 Witherspoon, Louisville, KY MoreLess Info
Louisville Waterfront Park features a variety of fountains for children who are seeking to cool down in the heat. The site also hosts fireworks displays, concerts, festivals, and art shows.
38.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 420 New Albany Plaza, New Albany, IN 47150 MoreLess Info
Ben Franklin Arts and Crafts is a locally owned business that offers merchandise and creative classes. They feature a 'Happy Hour' every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. where students learn to crochet, make bracelets, or decorate seasonal items.
38.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 2310 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150 MoreLess Info
Offering an array of fun and family entertainment, Hoosier Bowling Lanes features both league and open bowling. And on special nights, cosmic bowling along with karaoke is scheduled. There are also pool tables and arcade games in the center.
38.9 Miles
91% 721 votes
Specialty Museums 144 N. Sixth Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Muhammad Ali's legendary life is displayed across three levels of exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center. Interactive and multimedia displays help to teach visitors the six core principles which led Ali throughout his life, and cultural programs are frequently held to embrace these values.
38.9 Miles
95% 295 votes
Parks Willow Avenue and Cherokee Parkway, Louisville, KY MoreLess Info
The 389.13-acre Cherokee Park has an archery range, basketball courts, biking trails, dog park, fishing lake, picnicking facilities, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and splash pads. The park is home to the Nettleroth Bird Sanctuary.
38.9 Miles
83% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Narrated by Ashley Judd, KentuckyShow! is a large screen multimedia experience. The show is conducted over a span of roughly 30 minutes and covers the people, culture, history, and music of Kentucky.
38.9 Miles
87% 30 votes
Historic Sites 914 E Main Street, New Albany, IN 47150 MoreLess Info
The Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is home to Culbertson Mansion, the ancestral home of William S. and Samuel Culbertson. Built largely during the Civil War, the mansion is now open for tours, including ghost tours.
39.0 Miles
94% 4018 votes
Specialty Museums 800 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
The famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat gets its own spotlight at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Guests are treated to the history behind the top bat used in Major League Baseball before seeing the factory in action.
39.0 Miles
63% 334 votes
Science Museums 727 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
The Louisville Science Center contains special areas for adults and children. In the adult area, visitors find a four-story theater showing science documentary films and the chance to talk to science experts, while in the children's area contains many hands-on exhibits.
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