Places worth the detour in Madison
15 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Madison, United States, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Lake Monona. 15 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 15, ranked 15
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Gates of Heaven Synagogue
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin
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4.Elvehjem Museum of Art
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Madison, Wisconsin
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5.Overture Center for the Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Arts center in Madison, Wisconsin, including theaters and an art museum
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6.University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Historic arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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7.Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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8.Hans Christian Heg
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue of abolitionist and Union officer Hans Christian Heg in Madison, Wisconsin
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9.Wisconsin Historical Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Historical museum in Wisconsin, United States
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10.Lady Wisconsin
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue on top of the Wisconsin Capitol Building
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11.Sun Prairie Water Tower
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Water tower in Sun Prairie, United States of America
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13.Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Memorial sculpture in Madison, Wisconsin
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15.William Dempster Hoard Sculpture
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bronze sculpture by Gutzon Borglum
