Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madison, WI

  • 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.
  • 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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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
28.3 Miles
86% 42 votes
Hiking Trails Baraboo, WI MoreLess Info
There are over 29 miles of trails offered within Devil's Lake State Park, including the Balanced Rock Trail. The arrangement of Balanced Rock is actually quite difficult and steep though since it climbs over stone steps on the south face of the East Bluff.
28.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Lake Baraboo, WI MoreLess Info
Located in the foothills of the Baraboo range, Glacial Lake Wisconsin provides boat tours to allow visitors to experience the natural scenery. Tours also provide an in depth history of the lake and the surrounding area.
29.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1250 Lillian Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MoreLess Info
The Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center is a family friendly facility that has amenities including a 175-foot waterslide, a whale waterslide, 2 diving boards, and sand playgrounds. The water park also has concessions.
29.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Sites 1236 Riverside Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI MoreLess Info
The historic Panther Intaglio is an outdoor museum that is known for being on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is dedicated to several Native American intaglios that existed in the area in the past.
29.6 Miles
88% 128 votes
Canyon County Highway W, Baraboo, WI MoreLess Info
Pewit's Nest Gorge provides a challenging hike, but it is worth it. The main feature is a 30-40 foot deep gorge that was formed during the retreat of the last glacier.
29.6 Miles
100% 20 votes
Architectural Buildings County Road C, Baraboo, WI MoreLess Info
Visitors to Baraboo Bluffs can enjoy its natural rock formations and hike or drive through the surrounding wooded Wisconsin countryside. In the heart of the Bluffs is the city of Baraboo, with lodging, shops, restaurants, and the Ringling Circus Museum.
29.8 Miles
97% 893 votes
National & State Parks S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913 MoreLess Info
Devil's Lake State Park combines camp grounds with options to bike, hike, climb, swim, hunt, and fish, all of which are available to do on the premises. Boast and canoes can be rented at an additional cost.
30.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 1010 Larsen Road, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MoreLess Info
Featuring automatic scoring and bumpers, Rock River Lanes provides bowling for both individuals and leagues. It also offers miniature golf, arcade games, pool tables and a jukebox as well as food and drink options.
30.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Pubs 14 Sherman Avenue East, Fort Atkinson, WI MoreLess Info
Featuring ingredients and beers produced locally in Wisconsin, Paddy Coughlin's Pub offers visitors live music and dinner with a special gluten free menu. The pub has a meeting room upstairs that visitors can rent free of charge.
30.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Canoeing 99 N Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MoreLess Info
Rockriver Canoe Co is a small canoe shop offering rentals for canoes custom made within the shop. Rockriver Canoe Co also supplies canoe building materials as well as various canoe and kayak gear.
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