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Free Things to Do in Madison
22 real, notable landmarks in Madison that don't require a ticket to see — ranked by real Wikipedia notability, not a fixed list copied across cities. Madison is in United States.
Free landmarks in Madison
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Saint Raphael's Cathedral
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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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Overture Center for the Arts
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Elvehjem Museum of Art
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Henry Vilas Zoo
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National Mustard Museum
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Governor Nelson State Park
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Orton Park
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Frank W. Hoyt Park
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Wisconsin Historical Museum
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James Madison Park
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Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain
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Camp Randall Memorial Arch
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St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
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Heim Mound
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Capital Springs State Recreation Area
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St. Bernard Catholic Church
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St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
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First Unitarian Society of Madison
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University Presbyterian Church and Student Center
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Yahara Place Park
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FAQs — Free Things to Do in Madison
Yes — most major public landmarks (squares, viewpoints, parks, and the exterior of most monuments) are free to visit. We list 22 of Madison's most notable ones below, ranked by real Wikipedia notability.