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Address: 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Endowed by Colonel William Vilas in the early part of the 20th century, this 28-acre zoo is unusual for not charging admission fees (a feature also dictated by Vilas' bequest). Exhibits are easily managed in a few hours time, and include such animal mainstays as giraffes, primates, lions, camels, and tigers. You'll...
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Address: 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Named for Michael Olbrich, a local attorney dedicated to the proliferation of parks and public lands in Madison, this park arose as a result of Olbrich's own personal and financial commitment. Over the years, land was reclaimed and developed until, today, the park boasts both outdoor venues and a dramatic glass...
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Address: 1207 Seminole Hwy, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI 53711
Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers relish this stretch of preserved land. Spread across more than 1200 acres, the arboretum features a variety of terrains, including prairies, savannas, hardwood forests, evergreen forests, marshes, and ponds. Many of them were restored to their natural status (as they would have...
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Address: 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702
Actually the state's third Capitol building, this stately structure is a city landmark, resting on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. It was completed in 1917. Crowned by a dome and a bronze statue, the Capitol also features an elaborate rotunda, ornate detailing, and furnishings of French walnut and...
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Address: 620 Babcock Dr, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI 53706
Essentially an outdoor learning facility, these gardens occupy 2˝ acres surrounding a Victorian Gothic home on the UW-Madison campus. Although they were completed in 1989, the gardens convey the sense of much older landscaping. The site includes woodland and wetland gardens, boxwood parterres, rock gardens, and many...
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Address: Langdon St, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
Looking out over Lake Mendota from behind UW-Madison's Memorial Union, this paved, landscaped area offers the ideal spot to munch on take-out or to nurse a beer from the Union Rathskeller. It also draws crowds of folks who come to bask in the sunlight, including college students, city professionals, and more....
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Address: 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Noah’s Ark is the largest outdoor waterpark in the US, at 70 acres. The rides are big and long, and there are a lot of them. To be exact, there are 47 slides, two wave pools, 2 lazy rivers, four interactive playgrounds, the world’s only “4D Dive In Movie Theater” and even some land-based activities like mini-golf and...
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Address: 716 Langdon St, 1st fl, Red Gym, Madison, WI 53706
For an enlightening overview of Madison's branch of the University of Wisconsin, visitors may want to embark on a 90-minute walking tour of campus. Well-informed student guides provide information about history, architecture, and university programs, and they point out prominent features and structures, including the...
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Address: 5360 Westport Rd, Mariner's Inn, Madison, WI 53704
You'll have a whole other perspective on Madison when you view it from a motor yacht on Lake Mendota. These popular cruises run throughout the day and evening and feature complete meals and full bar service. They often present lakeside scenery along 20-plus miles of shoreline, introducing visitors to Governor Nelson...
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Address: 800 University Ave, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI 53706
This esteemed university museum offers works that date back thousands of years. Collections include furniture, currency, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, drawings, photography, and prints. The museum's scope is global, prominently featuring pieces from Asia, Western Europe, America, Africa, and the Middle East. Yearly...
