Mansion Hill Historic District, Madison

Name: Mansion Hill Historic District
Address: Madison, United States

#81 among attractions in Madison

Palladian architecture, Neighbourhood

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The Mansion Hill Historic District encompasses a part of the Mansion Hill neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. The district was home to several members of Madison's upper class during the 19th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'44"N, 89°23'15"W

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Isthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison United States

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Mansion Hill Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Memorial Union Terrace, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Wisconsin Union Theater.

~1780 ftSE
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
9 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
0.6 miW
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
17 min walk • The Memorial Union Terrace, nestled on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, is an iconic gathering spot renowned for its scenic views, vibrant atmosphere, and rich history. This lakeside terrace is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial...
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
11 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
17 min walk • Wisconsin Union Theater is a performing arts center in Madison, Wisconsin, located in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union. Wisconsin Union Theater performances include world stage, concerts, dance, jazz and other special events.
~1640 ftS
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
8 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.6 miSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
17 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~1120 ftSE
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~1570 ftS
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
8 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
~1420 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
7 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
~810 ftNE
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison
4 min walk • Shaarei Shamayim has been the name of two Jewish congregations in Madison, Wisconsin. The first, dating to the 19th century but no longer in existence, built what is now the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States.
~1490 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
8 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mansion Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include First Church of Christ, Madison (3 min walk), Madison Masonic Temple, Madison (3 min walk), Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison (4 min walk), Madison Vocational School, Madison (6 min walk).

How to get to Mansion Hill Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mansion Hill Historic District:

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E Mifflin & N Pinckney • Lines: 12, 15, 23, 27, 4, 5, 6, 70, 72, 75, 8 (7 min walk)
N Pinckney & E Mifflin • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)