As the summer comes to an end, Madison, Wisconsin continues to offer great weather and outdoor activities that bring the community together. Discover a variety of family-friendly activities perfect for multi-generational travelers during your next trip to the city.
Go.
Make the most of your trip to Madison when you GO visit these great destinations.
- Stroll along 16 acres of award-winning outdoor display and indoor, tropical gardens at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, established in 1952.
- Take a free tour of the Wisconsin State Capital, located between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. This historic building, built between 1906 and 1917, features the state’s diverse heritage through elegant gilded statues, architecture and furnishings.
- After your tour of the capital, canoe Lake Monona while taking in views of the city and Wisconsin’s beautiful wildlife.
Get.
GET more out of your trip to Wisconsin at these great spots.
- Enjoy lunch at Picnic Point, a mile-long peninsula stretching across Lake Mendota and popular spot in the UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve for family outings.
- Designed by celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937, the Herbert Jacobs House is located in Madison and is considered by many to be the first Usonian home. Tours to this historic national landmark are available only by appointment, so be sure to plan your visit in advance.
- Before you head back home, shop along State Street in Downtown Madison and you’ll find seven blocks of lake access, museums, theatres, more than 140 restaurants and 80 small businesses.
Rewarded.
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