University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison

Name: University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Address: Madison, United States

#186 among attractions in Madison

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a 300-acre nature reserve along 4 miles of the southern shore of Lake Mendota. The preserve's primary goals are to protect native plant and animal communities, as well as to uphold the campus's signature natural landscapes, all while providing an educational facility for the university. ()

Elevation: 879 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°2'44"N, 89°25'30"W

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Vilas Zoo, Bear Effigy Mound, University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Edgewood College.

1.2 miNE
Free destination with global wildlife
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison
32 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.
1.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Bear Effigy Mound, Madison
36 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.
~850 ftE
Palladian architecture, Botanical garden
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Madison
5 min walk • 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.
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 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wingra, Madison
16 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.
0.7 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Old Spring Tavern, Madison
18 min walk • The Old Spring Tavern is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
1.2 miN
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison
32 min walk • Forest Hill Cemetery is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and was one of the first U.S. National Cemeteries established in Wisconsin.
1.3 miNE
Fountain, Palladian architecture, Monuments and statues
Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Madison
33 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 miN
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Madison
20 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.
0.7 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Plough Inn, Madison
19 min walk • Plough Inn is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Vilas Park Mound Group, Madison
33 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve?

Nearby attractions include University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Madison (5 min walk), Lake Wingra, Madison (16 min walk), Old Spring Tavern, Madison (18 min walk), Plough Inn, Madison (19 min walk).

How to get to University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve:

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Greenway & Coho • Lines: 18, 47 (30 min walk)