University Heights Historic District, Madison

Name: University Heights Historic District
Address: Madison, United States

#140 among attractions in Madison

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University Heights Historic District is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'12"N, 89°25'8"W

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Near West (Regent)Madison United States

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University Heights Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Union Terrace, Camp Randall Stadium, Kohl Center, Wisconsin Union Theater.

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...
~1550 ftSE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
8 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.
1.1 miE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Kohl Center, Madison
29 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
27 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.
0.7 miNE
Palladian architecture, Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Washburn Observatory, Madison
17 min walk • The Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Completed in 1881, it was a major research facility for about 50 years.
1 miE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
LaBahn Arena, Madison
27 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 miE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
27 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.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Confederate Rest, Madison
16 min walk • Confederate Rest, in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin, is the northernmost Confederate graveyard in the nation. In it lie 140 Confederate prisoners of war who died under Union captivity.
0.7 miE
Museum
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison
19 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Science museum, Science
UW Geology Museum, Madison
17 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 miE
Palladian architecture, Park
Camp Randall, Madison
12 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 University Heights Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Eugene A. Gilmore House, Madison (2 min walk), Harold C. Bradley House, Madison (4 min walk), Camp Randall Stadium, Madison (8 min walk), Young Shakespeare Players, Madison (9 min walk).

How to get to University Heights Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Heights Historic District:

Bus

Regent & S Allen • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)
Campus & Babcock • Lines: 15 (12 min walk)