Dane County Regional Airport 18 min
Olbrich Botanical Gardens (13 min) 16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion. Wisconsin Historical Museum (9 min) Multilevel exhibit space documenting Wisconsin state history from prehistoric times to the present. Lake Monona (18 min) 3359-acre lake providing multiple boat landings & public beaches, plus catfish, pike & other fish. Wisconsin State Capitol (11 min) Tours are offered of this large, architecturally notable government building completed in 1917. University of Wisconsin Geology Museum (9 min) Museum showcasing Wisconsin’s geologic past with mastodon, dinosaur & glowing-rock exhibits. University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum (6 min) 1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes. National Mustard Museum (14 min) Kitschy museum & shop with more than 5,500 mustards on display & hundreds at the tasting bar. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (7 min) Multiple art galleries open free to the public in an architecturally modern building. Henry Vilas Zoo (7 min) Offering free entry, this zoo features animals from around the world, plus gifts, food & treats. Chazen Museum of Art (2 min) Free campus art museum offering rotating exhibits from a collection of 20,000 works. Lake Kegonsa State Park (22 min) Picturesque park with prairie, forest & marsh habitats plus a lake for swimming, fishing & boating. Lake Wingra (8 min) This small lake in Madison is adjacent to parks & the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. Madison Children's Museum (9 min) 3 floors of interactive & educational exhibits designed for kids 12 & under plus a cafe. Downtown Madison Visitor Center (5 min) Lake Mendota (17 min) Expansive lake with several boat launches & marinas, also popular for winter ice sports. |