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10 Best Things to do With Kids in Madison, WI
1207 Seminole Hwy
Madison, WI
Monday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
12:30 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
12:30 – 4:00 PM
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Spend time at Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Henry Vilas Zoo is a 28-acre public zoo in Madison, Wisconsin that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Visit Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
With one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits, daily activities, and year-round special events, there is always something to do at Madison Children's Museum. Come see where children, newborn through age 12, bring grown-ups for a day of play!
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Go to a Madison Mallards game
2920 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
The Madison Mallards is Madison's Summer Collegiate Minor League baseball team. Bring the whole family for an evening full of entertainment and excitement at an affordable price.
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Explore the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a year-round destination for nature-lovers, green-thumbers and respite-seekers. The Gardens, voted one of the top 10 most inspiring gardens in North America by Horticulture Magazine, sit on Madison’s eclectic, quirky eastside across from the expansive Olbrich Park.
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See a show at the Overture Center in the Kids in the Rotunda
201 State St
Madison, WI
Monday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Get ready for toe-tapping rhythms, mind-blowing magic, incredible dancing, engaging cultural arts performances, silly sing-alongs and more!
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Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol Building
2 E Main St
Madison, WI
Monday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Capitol is open to the public seven days a week and guided tours are free. You’ll find beautiful mosaics, towering marble columns and exquisite art inside and out.
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Visit the Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd
Blue Mounds, WI
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cave of the Mounds is known to wow people of all ages. It's even been deemed a Natural National landmark by the National Parks Services.
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Spend time on one of Madison's five lakes
Madison, WI
Madison’s lakes are responsible for so much of the city’s beauty, recreation and memories. Even if you’re in the heart of downtown, you’ll have lakes to your right and left. Mendota. Monona. Wingra. Waubesa. Kegonsa.
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Enjoy a sweet treat at Monty's Blue Plate diner
2089 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Voted "Best of Madison"! This quintessential, neighborhood gathering spot is busy serving from-scratch meals using fresh, local, quality ingredients all day. Great food and malts, and a large vegetarian selection.
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Climb at Boulder's Climbing Gym
3964 Commercial Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Boulder's Climbing Gym offers over 8,000 square feet of climbing space for roped climbing and bouldering as well as training room with treadmills, free weights, punching bag, monkey-bar and weightlifting rig, campus boards, hang-boards, yoga equipment, and more