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Here are a few of the most
popular sites to see in Madison:
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| State Capitol Building - The
city's centerpiece. Weekday tours offered at 9am, 10am, 11am,
1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Sunday tours at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
608.266.0382. |
The spectacular interior of the Capitol.
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The Saturday morning Farmers' Market
is a favorite Madison tradition.
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Dane County Farmers'
Market - Saturday mornings, May through October,
thousands of people converge on the Capitol Square to purchase
fresh produce, indulge in morning coffee and bakery, and be
part of the summer scene in town! |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - This
stunning new structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright extends
out over Lake Monona in downtown Madison. Call 608.261.4000
for tour information. |
Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center - Joe DeMaio
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Museum Mile - Walk down State
Street and the UW campus and discover the treasures of six
museums: Madison Art Center (608.257.0158), Madison Children's
Museum (608.256.6445), State Historical Museum (608.264.6555),
Wisconsin Veterans Museum (608.264.6086) , Elvehjem Museum of
Art (608.263.2246), and the UW Geology Museum (608.262.2399).
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens -
Features a year-round tropical conservancy and lush outdoor
gardens. Plus a full schedule of musical and educational
events. 608.246.4550. |
| State Street - This vibrant
pedestrian street linking the State Capitol and the University
of Wisconsin campus always offers an entertaining stroll,
unique shopping, and enticing restaurants and cafes. |
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The Henry Vilas Zoo
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Henry Vilas Zoo - One of the
few free zoos in the country, Vilas Zoo offers year-round
family fun. 608.266.4732. |
University of Wisconsin Campus
- From the famed Union Terrace to beautiful Picnic Point to
the ice cream shop in Babcock Hall, there's plenty for
visitors to take in on this Big Ten campus.
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UW Arboretum - A prime place
for biking, running, and cross-country skiing. Natural wonders
abound in these 1,260 restored acres in the heart of the city.
Walking tours available year round. 608.262.2746. |
