Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Madison

Alexander O. • August 18, 2014Incredible free garden with beautiful outdoor displays. The indoor garden is also great, it does have a small fee though. Make sure to go to the Thai garden it is amazing.

Yoli Z. • November 11, 2015Gotta love a free zoo! The new Arctic area is nice. The Artic vehicle is very interactive for children

Patrick • July 31, 2013Great singing lessons in the rotunda! They always encourage visitors to express their vocal skills!

MR R. • December 20, 2019Nice walking trails. Gift shop is quaint.

Benjamin S. • July 22, 2015Great spot to sit to eat lunch in the sun (or under umbrellas) with great views. Great capitol view past fountain up MLK Dr.

Amanda L. • February 14, 2015My favorite place to ice skate in Madison, bar none. It's gorgeous year round.

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

Miles H. • December 6, 2015Sunsets, wave splashes, beach, three distinct different shore lines! I lived in front of this park for eight years! Might be a bit chilly & breezy in the winter, but I loved it! Believe It! *east pic*

D'Angelo L. • December 17, 2011Lots of space. Great view of downtown and the capitol. Quality basketball courts (2) and sand volleyball pits. Launch your boat too.

Jason K. • August 10, 2014Fantastic park, great view of the city. Rented the pavilion a few years ago and got married in it. Perfect location for a wedding.

Taiowa W. • January 16, 2023Great walking along the lake

Leybi B. • August 6, 2016Rent a kayak it is super fun

Lisa M. • April 25, 2010Tons of shops with unique and affordable items. Some of the best food and entertainment is along this street too!

Sue L. • May 4, 2018Always worth a trip to Olbrich!

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

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

Joseph • January 31, 2011Some of the best cross country ski trails in Southern Wisconsin. Well maintained trails are groomed for classical. More than 11 miles of challenging trails. Trail pass required.

Prentice B. • July 3, 2013Great family friendly fireworks every year. Tasty bacon wrapped hot dogs with jalapeños across Mckenna too!

Taiowa W. • April 18, 2023A huge dog park with multiple sections and entrances. It can get muddy after the rain and it is tough to keep your dog away from the patches, but outside of those and the lack of shade, a solid park

AB M. • August 11, 2013Nice open space and a giant tree perfect for picnics or grassy reading.

Spencer S. • March 8, 2013Beautiful view overlooking Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall

Jason K. • September 2, 2014Beautiful park to enjoy fishing, swimming or boating. Great Muskie lake as well. Stop by the spillway in the spring to see them jump into the lake.

Matthew R. • August 28, 2011Awesome festival here every year.

Bikabout • June 12, 2014Surrounded by a collection of mid century modern homes built on the side of rocky cliffs.

Brian R. • September 12, 2016At the very end of the trail you can climb down and sit on the rocks with your feet in the water while enjoying the view of campus back across the lake.

Paul S. • June 16, 2019Great place to camp! Clean park and nice walking trails.

Chris J. • June 18, 2013It's a beautiful park with lots of walking/biking trails and some nice little lakes/bridges. Has a nice dog park. Pretty active place in summer. Can be a little sketchy at times but isn't everywhere?

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

Gemma C. • August 9, 2013Excellent place to watch the sun set in August. There's a firepit, and lots of chairs. But my favorite place is out on the pier :) Best Kept Secret Park in Madison!!!