Bear Effigy Mound, Madison

#31 among attractions in Madison

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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. As its name indicates, the Bear Effigy Mound is in the shape of a bear, and is intact except for a section of the bear's leg. The Curtis Mounds were seven linear mounds running down the hill and several conical mounds. Now only parts of one or two linear mounds remain, on private property. ()

Coordinates: 43°3'47"N, 89°24'39"W

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Near West (Vilas)Madison United States

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Bear Effigy Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miNE
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
28 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...
~1850 ftNW
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
9 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.
~1290 ftS
Free destination with global wildlife
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison
7 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.
0.8 miNE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Kohl Center, Madison
22 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.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
28 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
35 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.
0.8 miNE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
LaBahn Arena, Madison
20 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 miNE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
25 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.
0.8 miN
Museum
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison
20 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Science
UW Geology Museum, Madison
15 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.
0.5 miN
Palladian architecture, Park
Camp Randall, Madison
14 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 Bear Effigy Mound?

Nearby attractions include Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison (7 min walk), Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Madison (7 min walk), Vilas Park Mound Group, Madison (8 min walk), Camp Randall Stadium, Madison (9 min walk).

How to get to Bear Effigy Mound by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bear Effigy Mound:

Bus

W Johnson & N Mills • Lines: 15 (18 min walk)
Campus & Babcock • Lines: 15 (18 min walk)