Free Fun Activities for Families in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, the home of the University of Wisconsin and the State Capitol, offers plenty of free fun activities for families to enjoy together. This beautiful and culturally rich city was named as "One of the Ten Most Livable Cities in the United States," by the 2007 Place Rated Almanac, Madison, Wisconsin. It is a perfect budget travel destination and abundant with free entertainment to enjoy year around.

Free Fun Activities in Madison, Wisconsin

1. Explore the Wisconsin State Capitol. Located in the heart of downtown Madison, the Wisconsin State Capitol offers free tours. Featuring the only granite dome in the nation, the interior architecture is stunning with a variety of decorative murals and rich history. Located in the heart of downtown, Madison, Wisconsin.

2. Take in free entertainment at The Overture Center for the Arts. Located at 201 State Street in Madison, Wisconsin. The center provides free fun for kid's activities every Saturday from fall through spring. Free entertainment provided by jugglers, storytellers, magicians and more. Find a complete calendar of events of their free fun family-oriented activities on their website.

3. Check out the art at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Free admission makes this a great place to find free fun and inspiration. Discover some of the area's finest pieces of contemporary art. Explore the free entertainment opportunities Tuesday through Saturday. The museum is closed on Mondays. Located at 227 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin. For additional information visit their website (http://www.mmoca.org/).

4. Explore the Geology Museum for educational and free fun. Take a day to explore the mineral exhibits full of colorful crystals. A dark room creates an interesting environment to explore roughly two rocks set below an ultraviolet light for an interesting effect. Fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures can be found in the fossil display area. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located on 1215 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706 (608) 262-2399. www.geologymuseum.org

5. Visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. Find free fun while exploring the primate house, big cat complex, tropical rainforest aviary and North American prairie exhibit. The zoo grounds are open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and building hours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The zoo is located at 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715-1665 or visit their website (http://www.vilaszoo.org).

6. Get some exercise and take in the scenery of Madison, Wisconsin. The natural beauty of Madison, Wisconsin provides you with an endless array of outdoor free entertainment opportunities. With over 120 miles of trails to explore, you can enjoy several free fun filled afternoons exploring the natural beauty of Madison, Enjoy the stunning vistas near Lake Monona and Lake Mendota or ride through the University of Wisconsin campus.

These are just a few of the free entertainment opportunities to explore in Madison, Wisconsin. From hiking nature trails to take in the beautiful setting of Madison to exploring some of the area's finest artwork, visitors and residents can find plenty of free fun to fill an afternoon or day.

Sources:

Madison Convention Bureau - http://www.visitmadison.com/news/media-kit/electronic-media-kit/family-fun/