Prairie Lakes is Sun Prairie's marquee retail destination, a sprawling 100-acre mixed-use development anchored by Target, Costco, Cabela's, and the Marcus Palace Cinema. It's become a shopping hub for all of south-central Wisconsin, which means a lot of your big runs happen right in town instead of a drive into Madison.

Not shopping exactly, but no Sun Prairie roundup is complete without it: the Prairie Athletic Club is the largest health club in Wisconsin. Members get the Dolphins Cove outdoor waterpark, indoor and outdoor pools, 125+ cardio machines, five weight rooms, an indoor track, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor soccer, 100+ weekly group classes, and childcare. For active buyers, it's a genuine lifestyle perk.

The employee-owned Woodman's is a Sun Prairie staple, a massive, well-priced grocery store known for its huge selection and value. Between Woodman's and Costco, the weekly grocery and bulk shopping is more than covered without leaving town.

For local character, head to historic downtown along East Main Street, where you'll find independent shops like J.J. Stitches and Nest Interior Design, plus gifts, home décor, specialty foods, and vintage finds, anchored by the restored Forester Hall. It's the homegrown, walkable side of Sun Prairie shopping.

Two more Prairie Lakes anchors worth their own stop: the Marcus Palace Cinema for a night at the movies, and Cabela's for outdoor, hunting, and fishing gear. Together they make the district a destination for more than just errands.

Beyond Woodman's, Sun Prairie has plenty of everyday grocery options, including Metro Market and Pick 'n Save (640 E. Main Street), plus Aldi for budget shopping. Wherever you land in town, a full-service grocer is close by.

For something different, Local Source Foods is a specialty grocer offering restaurant-quality products at wholesale-style prices with no membership required, a favorite for home cooks and anyone who likes to shop a little off the beaten path.

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