University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Madison

Name: University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
Address: Madison, United States

#36 among attractions in Madison

Palladian architecture, Relax in park, Botanical garden

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Madison

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum is a teaching and research facility of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the site of historic research in ecological restoration. In addition to its 1,260 acres in Madison, Wisconsin, the Arboretum also manages 520 acres of remnant forests and prairies throughout Wisconsin. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2021, in recognition for its role as a pioneer in the field of ecological restoration. ()

Alternative names: Created: 26 April 1932Coordinates: 43°2'44"N, 89°25'18"W

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South MadisonMadison United States

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Vilas Zoo, Bear Effigy Mound, Edgewood College, Lake Wingra.

1.1 miNE
Free destination with global wildlife
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison
29 min walk • Henry Vilas Zoo is a 28-acre public zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Owned by Dane County, the zoo charges no admission or parking fees. It receives over 750,000 visitors annually.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Bear Effigy Mound, Madison
35 min walk • Vilas Circle Bear Effigy Mound and the Curtis Mounds are a group of Native American mounds in Madison, Wisconsin. The Bear Effigy Mound is in the public Bear Mound Park, while the Curtis Mounds are on a neighboring residential property.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Edgewood College, Madison
24 min walk • Edgewood College is a private Dominican college in Madison, Wisconsin. The college occupies a 55 acres campus overlooking the shores of Lake Wingra.
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wingra, Madison
15 min walk • Lake Wingra is a small lake located inside the city limits of the U.S. city of Madison, Wisconsin. The smallest of the five major lakes drained by the Yahara River in Dane County, Lake Wingra is bordered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum on the south and west and the City of Madison on the remaining shoreline.
0.8 miW
Greek Revival architecture
Old Spring Tavern, Madison
22 min walk • The Old Spring Tavern is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
1.3 miNW
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison
34 min walk • Forest Hill Cemetery is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and was one of the first U.S. National Cemeteries established in Wisconsin.
1.2 miNE
Fountain, Palladian architecture, Monuments and statues
Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Madison
31 min walk • The Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain is a fountain in Madison, the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Dedicated to the memory of Annie C. Stewart, who engaged in charitable activities in Madison, it was constructed in 1917–1925 and erected in Henry Vilas Park in 1925.
0.8 miNW
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Madison
22 min walk • Temple Beth El, also known as Temple Beth-El, is a Reform synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin, in the United States. The synagogue was founded in 1939.
0.8 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Plough Inn, Madison
22 min walk • Plough Inn is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
1.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Vilas Park Mound Group, Madison
31 min walk • The Vilas Park Mound Group is a group of Native American mounds in Vilas Park in Madison, Wisconsin. The group includes a bird effigy, a linear mound, and six conical mounds.
1 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
Capital City State Trail, Fitchburg
25 min walk • The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved recreation trail in and around Madison, Wisconsin, with connections to the Military Ridge State Trail and the Badger State Trail.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison (5 min walk), Lake Wingra, Madison (15 min walk), Temple Beth El, Madison (22 min walk), Old Spring Tavern, Madison (22 min walk).

How to get to University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum:

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Greenway & Coho • Lines: 18, 47 (28 min walk)