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33 Best and Fun Things To Do In Middleton, Wisconsin


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Identified as “The Good Neighbor City,” Middleton boasts a vibrant cultural background and a hospitable, quaint ambiance.

It’s home to miles of trails, a nature conservatory, and two farmers’ markets.

Visitors can also take advantage of the free trolley to explore the award-winning restaurants, breweries, and shops around town.

For those looking for a dose of culture, Middleton has a town theater that puts on plays and musicals throughout the year, a history museum that showcases the town’s past, and a communal dining area where you can meet and make new friends.

However, one of its most popular (and unusual) attractions is the National Mustard Museum. This iconic attraction features a large display of prepared mustards from more than 60 countries around the world, hundreds of mustard-themed curios, and exhibits depicting the use of mustard through the ages.

Curious to know what else Middleton has to offer? Keep reading for a comprehensive list of all the other activities and attractions available here

The 33 Most Popular Things To Do In Middleton, Wisconsin

33. Yahara River

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

32. Spring Harbor Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/parks/park.cfm

31. Travel Wisconsin

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (4 reviews)

Location: 3319 W Beltline Hwy Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 2161

Web Address:   https://travelwisconsin.com/

30. Historical Marker #398: Pheasant Branch Encampment

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Location: 4864 Pheasant Branch Road Middleton WI

Web Address:   http://pheasantbranch.org/

29. Blackhawk Ski Area West Chalet

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 10222 Blackhawk Road Middleton WI

Web Address:   http://blackhawkskiclub.org/

28. Cross Plains State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

Location: Cross Plains WI

Tel:  608 831 3005

Web Address:   https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/crossplains

27. Cross Plains Interpretive Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 8075 Old Sauk Pass Road Cross Plains WI

Tel:  608 441 5610

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/iatr/planyourvisit/int_site.htm

26. Kettle Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 5805 Old Middleton Road Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

25. Spring Harbor Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 5218 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

24. Middleton Bike Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: Middleton WI

Web Address:   http://madcitydirt.com/index.php

23. Schumacher Farm Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 5682 WI 19 Waunakee WI

Tel:  608 224 3730

Web Address:   https://schumacherfarmpark.org/

22. Middleton Hills Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 6805 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave Middleton WI

21. First Unitarian Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: 900 University Bay Dr Madison WI

Tel:  608 233 9774

Web Address:   http://fusmadison.org/

20. Spring Harbor Beach Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (99 reviews)

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Location: 1918 Norman Way Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

19. Firemen’s Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

Location: 7400 Lee Street Middleton WI

Tel:  608 821 8350

Web Address:   https://visitmiddleton.com/firemens-park/

18. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park – South

4.5 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: 5002 School Road Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   https://cityofmadison.com/parks/cherokeesouth/

17. Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (105 reviews)

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Location: Lakewood Blvd Madison WI

Tel:  608 230 7655

Web Address:   http://villageofmaplebluff.com/parks-recreation/parks/

16. Crawdaddy Cove Indoor Water Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (122 reviews)

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Location: 1109 Fourier Dr Madison WI

Tel:  608 826 0500

Web Address:   http://wiscohotels.com/water-parks.php

15. Enchanted Valley Acres

4.7 ★★★★★ (127 reviews)

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Location: 5047 Enchanted Valley Road Cross Plains WI

Tel:  608 628 2435

Web Address:   https://enchantedvalleyacres.com/

14. Holy Wisdom Monastery

4.9 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 4200 Co Hwy M Middleton WI

Tel:  608 836 1631

Web Address:   https://holywisdommonastery.org/

13. City of Middleton Lakeview Park Splash Pad

4.7 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

Location: 6300 Mendota Ave Middleton WI

Tel:  608 821 8360

Web Address:   http://ci.middleton.wi.us/107/Public-Lands-Recreation-Forestry

12. Stricker’s Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ (156 reviews)

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Location: 7214 Longmeadow Road Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   https://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

11. Wisconsin Executive Residence

4.4 ★★★★☆ (164 reviews)

Location: 99 Cambridge Road Madison WI

Tel:  608 246 5501

Web Address:   https://wisconsinexecutiveresidence.com/

10. Marshall Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (427 reviews)

Location: 2101 Allen Blvd Middleton WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

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9. Middleton Area Historical Society

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 7410 Hubbard Ave Middleton WI

Tel:  608 836 7614

Web Address:   http://middletonhistory.org/

8. Lake Mendota

4.7 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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7. Pleasant View Golf Course

4.6 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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Location: 1322 N Pleasant View Road Middleton WI

Tel:  608 831 6666

Web Address:   http://golfpleasantview.com/

6. Owen Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (279 reviews)

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Location: 6021 Old Sauk Road Madison WI

Tel:  608 266 4711

Web Address:   http://cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/park.cfm

5. University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

4.9 ★★★★★ (359 reviews)

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Location: 1207 Seminole Hwy Madison WI

Tel:  608 263 7888

Web Address:   http://arboretum.wisc.edu/

4. Lakeview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (461 reviews)

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Location: 6300 Mendota Ave Middleton WI

Tel:  608 821 8360

Web Address:   http://visitmiddleton.com/lakeview-park/

3. Governor Nelson State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (674 reviews)

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Location: 5140 Co Hwy M Waunakee WI

Tel:  608 831 3005

Web Address:   https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/govnelson

2. Pheasant Branch Conservancy

4.8 ★★★★★ (816 reviews)

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Location: 4864 Pheasant Branch Road Middleton WI

Tel:  608 224 3730

Web Address:   http://countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/pheasant.aspx

1. National Mustard Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,306 reviews)

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Location: 7477 Hubbard Ave Middleton WI

Tel:  608 831 2222

Web Address:   http://mustardmuseum.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Middleton, Wisconsin! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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