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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
OlbrichBotanicalGardens is a garden. The air is fresh and the scenery is pleasant. It is a good place for people to take a leisurely walk, and it is also a place that many fans like.Madison · 5.8 km from downtown
Alliant Energy Center
Madison · 3.6 km from downtown
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
The Manona Platform Community and Exhibition Hall is an exhibition hall located on the shores of Monona Lake in Wisconsin, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. In 1997, the Manona Platform Community and Exhibition Hall officially opened.Madison · 1.7 km from downtown
Wisconsin State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol (Wisconsin State Capitol) is a landmark building in Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, USA. In addition to the Wisconsin State Legislature, the Wisconsin Governor's Office and the Wisconsin Superior Court are also located here. At 284.5 feet tall, the building is only 3 feet lower than the U.S. Capitol in Washington and is the tallest building in Madison.Madison · 1.4 km from downtown
Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Middleton · 8.6 km from Madison
Lakeview Park
Middleton · 7.6 km from Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
Madison · 3.8 km from downtown
Allen Centennial Garden
Madison · 1 km from downtown
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 and moved to its current location in 1893. Its gray-white stone building exemplifies classical Beaux-Arts style and stands as one of the United States' most historic and large-scale art museums. The collection spans millennia and covers all continents, encompassing painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, photography, decorative arts, African art and pre-Columbian American art, with a total of hundreds of thousands of works. It is often called a "museum of all nations." The French impressionist and post-impressionist collection is the highlight here. Beyond masterpieces by Monet and Renoir, Seurat's "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte," Van Gogh's "The Bedroom," Picasso's "The Old Guitarist," and Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" are all on display. Grant Wood's iconic "American Gothic" is widely regarded as one of the symbols of American culture. The pair of bronze lions flanking the main entrance have stood guard for over a century, serving as both a city emblem of Chicago and a popular photo spot for travelers before entering. The museum also features a modern wing dedicated to contemporary art, architecture, and design collections, with densely packed exhibits worth seeing—plan to spend at least half a day to fully appreciate them.United States · Chicago
Owen Conservation Park
Owens Nature Park is a great place for a relaxing getaway, with RV sites, campsites and BBQs. Of course, what is famous here is the tidal rock. Under the scouring of the icy Atlantic sea water year after year and day after day, many natural tidal caves are formed here, and there are plank roads leading to the caves.Madison · 6.8 km from downtown
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Madison · 5.8 km from downtownAlliant Energy Center
Madison · 3.6 km from downtownMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison · 1.7 km from downtownWisconsin State Capitol
Madison · 1.4 km from downtownPheasant Branch Conservancy
Middleton · 8.6 km from MadisonLakeview Park
Middleton · 7.6 km from MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
Madison · 3.8 km from downtownAllen Centennial Garden
Madison · 1 km from downtownThe Art Institute of Chicago
United States · ChicagoBook now for tomorrowOwen Conservation Park
Madison · 6.8 km from downtown
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E47***181 July 2021
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Love this place! I've seen wedding ceremonies take place here. That's how gorgeous this place is. We love the splash pad, the pond, the 2 playgrounds, the volleyball sand area, the tennis courts, everything
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Pao Caballero12 October 2026
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It’s totally worth it, the collections were gorgeous and engaging. The infrastructure is amazing and a great experience overall. Many things to see and read. Plus all the prestigious artist that have been exhibited in the location.
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Todemmy26 November 2019
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Owens is a nearly 100 acre park with well marked trails. You will see lots of birds, usually the resident turkeys, and sometimes the deer. The trails are not difficult and have lengths indicated. The entrance off Old Sauk Rd is a little obscured.
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