Suggestions for Community and Government near Madison

Melissa F. • September 6, 2010Such a beautiful area to see, especially in the summer.

Khara S. • September 13, 2022WI Badgers Rock! Jump around!

Carol B. • July 10, 2023Beautiful, small garden but very much worth repeat visits!

UW-Madison • November 21, 2011Today it's one of the most popular places to bask in the sun, but when UW first opened, students from North Hall kept cows on Bascom Hill.

Rachel A. • June 5, 2011Bring your hiking boots - over 20 miles worth of trails!

Conrad F. • June 5, 2013Awesome stadium! Don't eat anything from this Stadium though!! Rather, go across and go to the hospital cafeteria. Cheap and awesome food!

Mary R. • January 9, 2011Be sure to try the award-winning gourmet Babcock ice cream at the Sweet Shoppe concession stand. It's made right on the UW campus. It's delicious!

Tricia P. • December 2, 2012Great place to run, walk, or have a picnic. Beautiful place to relax!

Kristen • April 29, 2010The east African peanut stew is great on cold days, and nothing beats a smoothy in the sun!

JH H. • October 10, 2015Awesome selection of books in the basement and Badger gear upstairs

John C. • August 6, 2014Fantastic ice cream! The flavors vary day to day so come back often and try new ones.

UW-Madison • August 1, 2011An immersion learning & residence facility for executive education. Home to Wisconsin Executive Education. Open to the public, dining room serves a gourmet lunch weekdays. Study Pub for after class.

Heather M. • November 6, 2010The Orange Chocolate Chip ice cream is amazing!

Nicole B. • September 21, 2014Fantastic stadium. The fans are loyal and high energy. Easy to navigate your way around and a great view of the field no matter where you sit.

Josef B. • October 6, 2019An amazing overview of the many works and deeds of our alumni. Great gardens and views.

Alexander S. • March 13, 2015Beautiful since the rebuild, great food, great study spaces, great building design all around.

Paul B. • May 16, 2013world class concert series, classical, folk, international, you name it.

UW-Madison • December 4, 2010A one stop shop for Wisconsin history. It's also become a great place to study or read with lots of tables and comfy couches; yeah, there's access to the UW-Madison network.

AIA Wisconsin • September 12, 2011Addition designed by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc., Cedarburg, is a sensitive and sustainable addition to a national historic landmark. Winner: AIA Wisconsin Design Award (2011)

Markus T. • December 8, 2015Beautiful architecture and a great place for history buffs! Right in the centre of the city, and access to UW, lots of shops and places to eat.

Roger T. • August 8, 2013The warm caramel apple pie is awesome. It comes with cinnamon ice cream, walnuts and dried cranberries.

Kevin Reichard • July 22, 2011The fossil crab is unexpectedly cool.

UW-Madison University Housing • August 23, 2012Take a look at the magnificent original wood parquet floors in the apartments and the hushed serenity of the wooded areas west and east of the apartment complex.

UWVIP • November 21, 2011When relocating Abe's statue, workers discovered the remains of 2 men killed by lightning while building the 1st capitol in 1838. Their graves are now marked by metal plaques in the cement.

Steph S. • February 29, 2012Watch out for out of date merchandise.

NASA • January 11, 2011OAO launched in 1968 on an Atlas-Centaur rocket & was in operation until 1973. Partially built here at UW, it was the 1st observatory in space & remains in orbit. The full flight backup is on display.

Josh J. • February 16, 2015Free movies

UW-Madison University Housing • August 23, 2012Check the area to the southeast for designated places for weeds, compost, and leaves, and use the sifting boxes to prepare dirt for plantings.

Olivia C. • October 12, 2012If you're in the area lots, stop by and try all the different flavors of coffee. Delicious!

Rk S. • June 7, 2013$1 mystery beers in a bucket of ice? Count me in....