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July 23, 2024

How To Spend a Day in Madison For Free

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How To Spend a Day in Madison For Free

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The City Cast Madison crew is back with another edition of Must See Madison, and this time, we’re ballin’ on a budget. Host Bianca Martin rounds up some of Madison’s best free activities with executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski. Join us as we venture around town highlighting Madison’s must sees. Where should we go next? Send us your suggestions for a future show!

Mentioned in today’s show

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

The Lakeshore Path

Lake Loop and Monona Bait & Ice Cream

Chazen Museum of Art

Cinematheque

Lakeside Cinema

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