Sun Prairie’s location offers the best in small city life and the advantages of the thriving metropolis. Providing quick access to Madison, U.S. Highway 151 has three interchanges to Sun Prairie. Interstate 90/94/39 is met just outside Sun Prairie.
President Van Buren commissioned a party of 45 men, including Augustus Bird, to build a state capitol in Madison. The group of men left Milwaukee on May 26, 1837 and traveled for days in the rain. On June 9, the group emerged at the edge of the prairie and with the sun shining, carved the words “Sun Prairie” into a tree. Charles Bird returned to the area 24 years later and became the first settler.
Sun Prairie’s location makes it convenient to visit some of Wisconsin’s finest and favorite attractions within minutes. Staying in Sun Prairie is also enhanced by the Dane County Regional Airport located just 10 minutes from the city. The airport is serviced by many commercial airlines and two private companies.
In addition to shopping centers and specialty stores, Sun Prairie has a great historic downtown shopping area. Sun Prairie has a wide variety of medical and professional services including medical centers, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, opticians, veterinarians and many more. Many facilities provide care and housing for the elderly. The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center offers a variety of educational and recreational activities for people age 55 and older.
Coming from the East? North? West? South? Located at the junction of I-94/90/39 and Hwy 151 - less than 10 minutes northeast of Madison, WI; Sun Prairie is the perfect place to stop as you travel the Badger State and even to points beyond.
Visit Sun Prairie, and You'll Enjoy:
- Fun Festivals year around
- Angell Park Speedway & National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
- Fantastic Food at great restaurants
- Unique Shops for quilters, crafters, sports fans and the curious
- Historical Museum
- Beautiful Public Library
- Park system of over 30 parks
- Family aquatic center
- Area Golf Courses
- Youth baseball complex
- Farmers Market - Saturdays, May-October
- YMCA
- Athletic Club
- Civic Theatre
- Sun Prairie Fireman's Dream Park
- Golf, bowling, soccer and indoor hockey
- Colonial Club Senior Center
- World Renowned artist Georgia O'Keeffe
And a whole lot more!
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Are you are looking for the perfect place to experience 'hometown USA'? Sun Prairie is a place pleasing to the traveler who loves the arts, is thrilled by the roar and fast-paced action of midget car racing, and just plain enjoys biking and walking trails, fantastic food and fun festivals year around.
