1. Olbrich Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOlbrich’s <\/span><\/em><\/strong>outdoor gardens are 100% free daily, and there are hundreds of yards of beautiful nature! My favorite part is the Thai Pavillion! It’s simply stunning and a place I could sit and read for hours! The gardens are beautiful year-round!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHead on inside for an instant vacation to the tropics! With a small admission fee of $6 per person and free for kids! OR Free admission on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (10 a.m. \u2013 Noon)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. UW Arboretum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n1207 Seminole Hwy.Madison, WI 53711<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are beautifully planned grounds with never-ending trails with almost every tree, flower, and bush species! This would be a beautiful place for a picnic for lunch or dinner! Every time I am there, I see something different!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Hiking or Biking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith over 200 miles of trails in the area, you have your pick of any level! Check them all here<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>! We’ve walked from Olin Park to the Terrace <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>before, and it was amazing! Tiring but FUN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFor the Music Lover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n4. Concerts on the Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPack a picnic or grab an already made one from Fromagination<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>, then grab your favorite blanket on the Capitol Grounds with your favorite people! Check out the schedule here <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>if you are in the area on a Wednesday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Taste of Madison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEven though this is the kick-off to the end of Summer, the event itself is free, and there is music! You don’t need to spend money if you don’t want to. Taste of Madison<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> happens the first weekend of September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFor Everyone!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n6. Farmers Market on the Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\ncapital square every Saturday Morning<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nNo matter how long you are in the area, this is an excellent place to pick up some snacks, food for dinner, or food to take home! Make sure to get here early, grab a doughnut along the way and take a break on the grass!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Memorial Terrace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n800 Langdon St.Madison, WI 53706<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Terrace <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>was a staple before we moved to Madison! We liked to sit by the water with a pitcher of beer and a hot dog! They even have ice cream! The best place in the city to see the sunset! Just be prepared to search for a table or seat; they fill up quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is also a great place to rent outdoor gear <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>like paddleboards to get out on the water! You can even jump off the dock and swim if you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd yes, it is pet friendly; if you love dogs, you’ll see a lot of them! If your dog is not good around large crowds or dogs, I highly recommend that you DO NOT BRING THEM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nArts & History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n8. Veterans Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n30 W. Mifflin St. Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe veteran’s museum<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> is a stunning walk-through of history, especially where Wisconsin stood during our country’s history! They also have travel exhibits that change frequently! Great for all ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Modern Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n227 State St.Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMMoCA<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> is not only a BEAUTIFUL museum, and it has stunning exhibits year-round! Also, the rooftop has a beautiful view of the city and the capital! <\/p>\n\n\n\n10. State Capital Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n2 E. Main St. Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Olbrich’s <\/span><\/em><\/strong>outdoor gardens are 100% free daily, and there are hundreds of yards of beautiful nature! My favorite part is the Thai Pavillion! It’s simply stunning and a place I could sit and read for hours! The gardens are beautiful year-round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head on inside for an instant vacation to the tropics! With a small admission fee of $6 per person and free for kids! OR Free admission on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (10 a.m. \u2013 Noon)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1207 Seminole Hwy.Madison, WI 53711<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n These are beautifully planned grounds with never-ending trails with almost every tree, flower, and bush species! This would be a beautiful place for a picnic for lunch or dinner! Every time I am there, I see something different!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With over 200 miles of trails in the area, you have your pick of any level! Check them all here<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>! We’ve walked from Olin Park to the Terrace <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>before, and it was amazing! Tiring but FUN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack a picnic or grab an already made one from Fromagination<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>, then grab your favorite blanket on the Capitol Grounds with your favorite people! Check out the schedule here <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>if you are in the area on a Wednesday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though this is the kick-off to the end of Summer, the event itself is free, and there is music! You don’t need to spend money if you don’t want to. Taste of Madison<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> happens the first weekend of September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n capital square every Saturday Morning<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how long you are in the area, this is an excellent place to pick up some snacks, food for dinner, or food to take home! Make sure to get here early, grab a doughnut along the way and take a break on the grass!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 800 Langdon St.Madison, WI 53706<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Terrace <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>was a staple before we moved to Madison! We liked to sit by the water with a pitcher of beer and a hot dog! They even have ice cream! The best place in the city to see the sunset! Just be prepared to search for a table or seat; they fill up quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a great place to rent outdoor gear <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>like paddleboards to get out on the water! You can even jump off the dock and swim if you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And yes, it is pet friendly; if you love dogs, you’ll see a lot of them! If your dog is not good around large crowds or dogs, I highly recommend that you DO NOT BRING THEM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 W. Mifflin St. Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The veteran’s museum<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> is a stunning walk-through of history, especially where Wisconsin stood during our country’s history! They also have travel exhibits that change frequently! Great for all ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 227 State St.Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n MMoCA<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> is not only a BEAUTIFUL museum, and it has stunning exhibits year-round! Also, the rooftop has a beautiful view of the city and the capital! <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 E. Main St. Madison, WI 53703<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. UW Arboretum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Hiking or Biking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFor the Music Lover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Concerts on the Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Taste of Madison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFor Everyone!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Farmers Market on the Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Memorial Terrace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nArts & History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Veterans Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Modern Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. State Capital Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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