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Madison between the lakes
A capital city on an isthmus, a wooded point on Lake Mendota, and a Saturday market around the capitol.
Photo: Picnic Point and Lake Mendota in autumn, seen from Observatory Hill on the UW–Madison campus, Richard Hurd from Leland, USA, CC BY 2.0
This trip crosses the Canada–US border. Bring a valid passport or other accepted travel document, and check current entry rules before you go.
Researched from official sources. Not yet road-tested by our team.
Day 1 · The isthmus
Picnic Point or the Lakeshore Path, the capitol, and the Memorial Union Terrace in the evening when it is in season.
Day 2 · Gardens, the arboretum or the zoo
Olbrich Botanical Gardens or the UW Arboretum in the morning, Henry Vilas Zoo, and State Street.
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Gas, meals, tickets and parking are extra. We favour free and low-cost stops.