Vilas Park Mound Group, Madison

Name: Vilas Park Mound Group
Address: Madison, United States

#102 among attractions in Madison

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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. It originally included another bird effigy and two additional conical mounds, but development destroyed these mounds and damaged two of the existing ones. ()

Coordinates: 43°3'34"N, 89°24'29"W

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Near West (Vilas)Madison United States

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Day trips

Vilas Park Mound Group – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Union Terrace, Camp Randall Stadium, Henry Vilas Zoo, Kohl Center.

1.3 miN
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
33 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...
0.6 miNW
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
17 min walk • Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917.
~570 ftW
Free destination with global wildlife
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison
3 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.
0.9 miNE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Kohl Center, Madison
23 min walk • The Kohl Center is an arena and athletic center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States. The building, which opened in 1998, is the home of the university's men's basketball and ice hockey teams, and the women's basketball team.
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
32 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.
1.4 miNE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
37 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.
0.9 miNE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
LaBahn Arena, Madison
22 min walk • LaBahn Arena is the home ice of the Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team. It was the second arena to be purpose-built for a women's collegiate hockey team; the first was Minnesota's Ridder Arena.
1.1 miNE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
29 min walk • The Chazen Museum of Art is an art museum located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chazen Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
1 miN
Museum
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison
26 min walk • The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is located on the second floor of Chamberlin Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. It is one of several museums on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that focus on hands-on exhibits and public outreach. The museum runs on donations and charges no admission.
0.8 miN
Museum, Science museum, Science
UW Geology Museum, Madison
20 min walk • The UW–Madison Geology Museum is a geology and paleontology museum housed in Weeks Hall, in the southwest part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The museum's main undertakings are exhibits, outreach to the public, and research.
0.8 miN
Palladian architecture, Park
Camp Randall, Madison
20 min walk • Camp Randall was a United States Army base in Madison, Wisconsin, the largest staging point for Wisconsin troops entering the American Civil War. At this camp fresh volunteers received quick training before heading off to join the Union Army.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vilas Park Mound Group?

Nearby attractions include Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Madison (2 min walk), Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison (3 min walk), Bear Effigy Mound, Madison (8 min walk), Longfellow School, Madison (12 min walk).

How to get to Vilas Park Mound Group by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vilas Park Mound Group:

Bus

W Johnson & N Mills • Lines: 15 (23 min walk)
Campus & Babcock • Lines: 15 (25 min walk)