Cardinal Hotel, Madison

Name: Cardinal Hotel
Address: Madison, United States

#84 among attractions in Madison

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Facts and practical information

The Cardinal Hotel is a railroad hotel built in 1908 a half mile east of the capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. Starting in 1974 under the ownership of Ricardo Gonzalez, the hotel's bar became a hub of Madison's gay and Cuban communities. In 1982 the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'32"N, 89°22'37"W

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Isthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison United States

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Cardinal Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Monona Terrace.

~1960 ftW
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
10 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.
~1480 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
8 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
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
16 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.
~1650 ftSW
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
8 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
0.4 miW
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
10 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.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
12 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.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
16 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~530 ftE
Romanesque revival architecture
Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison
3 min walk • Machinery Row is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
0.6 miW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
15 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1120 ftW
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
6 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.
~1380 ftSW
City hall
State Office Building, Madison
7 min walk • The State Office Building is a 13-story, 177-foot-tall high-rise building located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The building was built in three separate stages between 1931 and 1959, with the main section being completed in 1939. It is built in an art deco style, and it is the tallest office building in downtown Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cardinal Hotel?

Nearby attractions include East Wilson Street Historic District, Madison (3 min walk), Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison (3 min walk), Thompson's Block, Madison (6 min walk), Christian Dick Block, Madison (6 min walk).

How to get to Cardinal Hotel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cardinal Hotel:

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Williamson & S Blount • Lines: 10, 4, 7 (6 min walk)
E Washington & S Webster • Lines: 15, 23, 27, 6 (7 min walk)