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MADISON, WISCONSIN ATTRACTIONS
SOUTHERN. SOUTH CENTRAL WI AREA VACATIONS
MADISON WI AREA THINGS TO DO

Plan your Madison WI Vacation from this Cameo Rose helpful Madison Wisconsin attractions guide to a variety of Southern Wisconsin attractions and to Madison area vacation planning. See area Map. From  Cameo Rose - a Madison WI area Bed and Breakfast and Victorian country inn visit these area attractions including the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Dane County and the surrounding counties of Columbia County (North), Dodge County (Northeast), Jefferson County (East), Rock County (Southeast), Green County(South), Lafayette County(Southeast), Iowa (West) and Sauk County (Northwest).

Visit Madison attractions and numerous area tourist communities and Area Chambers. Dawn's recommendations for Antiques and Crafts, shopping, biking area bike trails, bird watching, canoeing, cross country skiing, Dining, area fishing, golf, hiking and walking, dowhill skiing, snowshoeing, and Activities, Events (including Weddings and Planning)make for scenic, interesting and easy day trips. Visit Madison WI and the Arts and Entertainment. Tour the famous tourist areas of New Glarus, Mineral Point, Spring Green and Wisconsin Dells. Stay longer and enjoy longer Day Trips East to Lake Geneva and Cedarburg or West to Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi River and the in-between. Vacation planning in Wisconsin begins at the Cameo Rose. We have a large selection of brochures and menus for your vacation planning. Enjoy the Wisconsin’s Fall Foliage.

WISCONSIN LINKS:

Wisconsin State Parks

Wisconsin Trails

Wisconsin Travel

Wisconsin Wineries and Breweries

BASCO WI (1/2 mile from the Cameo Rose Victorian Country Inn B and B)

Ice Age Trail - The Ice Age Trail near Basco is now part of the Badger State Trail running from County Hwy A south of Basco north to Parcell Road.

Dot’s Tavern: A Basco WI original attraction with Bumper Pool & old Juke Box.

Ron Dekok – Contemporary furniture & accessories by a master artist.

PAOLI WI (3 minutes)

Historic Paoli Wisconsin is the perfect small town gem with unique shops and galleries and world famous artisans displaying their art. May be small compared to Galena, Il, but it offers unequaled quality at affordable prices. Paoli is only 2 miles from Cameo Rose and only 10 miles SW of the Madison beltline. Be sure to visit the Wisconsin shops and galleries on both sides of the Paoli Bridge. Our guests often rave about their finds in Paoli. Your Madison WI vacation should begin at the Cameo Rose and Paoli.

Artisan Gallery – Buy the world-class arts and crafts of numerous skilled artists.

Beast Buffet – Pet supplies and brand name dog and cat food.

Canoe / Kayak Landing - Behind the Montrose Town Hall in Paoli.

Creamery Cafe – Intimate WI restaurant with dining overlooking the Sugar River.

John / Christine Designs - Paoli WI fine jewelry design. Located in the upper story of the Artisan Gallery building.

Montrose Town Hall - Rental available for reunions, receptions, etc; Paoli, WI, 608-424-3848.

Old Mill Ice Cream Shop: Enjoy fine ice cream in a park-like setting.

Old School House Shops: Unique gift stores inside.

Paoli Cheese Cottage - Fine Wisconsin cheese products, snacks and gifts.

Paoli Clay Company - Clay for artists.

Paoli Pub – For a cold drink and a good hamburger visit Paoli’s finest tavern.

Zazen Gallery – Richard Judd furniture and other world-class artisans.

BELLEVILLE WISCONSIN (5 minutes) - Belleville WI Chamber of Commerce website. Belleville is a quiet Wisconsin attraction “beautiful village” with Old Library Square Park and scenic Community Park – a peninsula in Lake Belle-View. Belleville is the “ UFO Capital of the Universe”. Everyone in the universe wants to visit here and stay at the Cameo Rose.

Arguement Golf Course - 9 challenging holes on a working farm.

Ice Age Trail – 1000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail will border our inn.

Patches & Petals - Classes, quilting needs, antiques, gifts.

The English Garden - Belleville floral and gift shop.

Gardens - Belleville and Madison area gardens.

Madison WI Chamber of Commerce presents the State Capital City, the University of Wisconsin Madison campus, its scenic lakes, the beautifully restored State Capitol building, and the square. Visit antique malls, businesses, dining, events, stores, vacation and Madison Wisconsin travel attractions.

Accommodations in Madison Area.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

Allen Centennial Gardens - UW Horticulture Dept gardens.

Wisconsin State Capitol - 2 E. Main St., Madison - Group Tours 608-266-0382.

Alliant Energy Center- Center is made up of the Dane County Veterans Memorial Coliseun, the Exhibition Hall, the Arena Building and Willow Island.

UW Madison Arboretum and McKay Visitor Center - 1280 scenic acres.

Art Fair On The Square. Babcock Hall Dairy Store – Famous ice cream and dairy store on campus!

Badger Sport – UW Madison Badgers and other sports web page.

Betty Lou Cruises - Group charters and public cruises with food on Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. 608-246-3138.

Botany Garden – UW Dept of Botany green and fragrant oasis.

Camp Randall Stadium – UW Madison Wis Football stadium.

Capital City Bike Trail.

Chazen Museum of Art – UW Madison Chazen Museum of Art - formerly the Elvehjem Art Museum.

Dane County Fair - 6 days in July, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison - 608-224-0500.

Dane County Farmers Market – Madison's Farmers' Market is rated Best farmers' market in the nation by 'Eat Well' Magazine for food produced locally, sold directly and cultivated in an environmentally way. Spend a Saturday on the Square. 608-455-1999.

Dane County, Wisconsin - Event List for Dane County WI.

Downtown Madison.

Edgewood College (20-25 minutes) – Private Catholic college in Madison.

Executive Mansion - The Executive Residence or Governor's Mansion was home to State Governor's since 1949.   99 Cambridge Road, Madison, Wisconsin - 608-246-5501.

Farmers' Market - See Dane County Farmers' Market.

Geology Museum – UW Geology Department museum and field trips.

Henry Vilas Zoo – Madison Free Zoo for kids and adults too.

Ice Skating – Skiing, Skating and winter in Madison WI parks.

Hotels.

James Watrous Gallery of Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters - Comtemporary Wisconsin Artists, Wisconsin Art and craft history; 201 State St, Madison, WI - 608-265-2500.

Kohl Center – Home to UW basketball and men’s hockey games.

Lake Mendota.

Lake Monona.

Lake Shore Nature Preserve and Path -  UW Lake Shore Path and Preserve.

Lodging.

Madison College aka WI Technical College Campuses.

Madison Museums.

Madison Museum of Contempoary Art – Madison Museum of Contemporary Art – exhibitions, events and store. 5000 item collection. 222 State St, Madison,  WI. 608-257-0158.

Madison WI Dane County Regional Airport – 608-246-3300.

Madison Lakes - Lake Mendota, Lake Monona pictures, maps.

Memorial Coliseum – Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Alliant Energy Center.

Memorial Union – Wisconsin Union: UW’s social, cultural & recreation center.

MMSD Planetarium - Learn about outer space. 201 S. Gammon Road, Madison, WI.  608-663-6102.

Monona Terrace – Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Trade shows and public programs. Frank Lloyd Wright design. Gift shop. Bike and pedestrian path.  Grandview cafe. William T. Evjue Rooftop Garden. 1 John Nolden Drive. 608-261-4000.

Michael Feldman Radio Show – What’Ya Know? Show and schedule.

Midwest Horse Fair – It’s an annual event at Alliant Energy Center.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens – 16 acres of nature’s beauty, award winning roses. Bolz Conservatory.

Outlet Malls in Madison WI Area.

Overture Center For The Arts – Madison’s cultural arts district.

Picnic Point and Lakeshore – Path from UW Memorial Union to Picnic Point.

Spas in and near Madison.

State Street in Madison WI – Unique merchant shops and fine ethnic restaurants.

Taste of Madison.

Travel Green Wisconsin.

University of Wisconsin – Pictures of the UW-Madison campus.

UW Hospital & Clinic – Madison’s UW Hospital, Health, Clinic.

Vacation Rentals.

Veterans Hospital – Memorial VA Medical Center – Madison, WI.

Wisconsin Historical Museum - The history an heritage of the Badger State. Capitol Square, 30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI. 608-264-6555.

Wisconsin Union Theater - Theater in the Memorial Union complex.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum – Wisconsinites in battles from civil war to present.

World Dairy Exposition – Annual elite dairy cattle and exhibits.

MIDDLETON WISCONSIN (15 minutes) – Middleton WI and Chamber of Commerce info of attractions, events, food, recreation and shopping just 10 mi West of Downtown Madison.

Capital Brewery - 7734 Terrance Ave., Middleton, WI. Bier Garden. Tours.

National Mustard Museum - Parmenter Street and Hubbard Avenue, downtown Middleton, WI.

NEW GLARUS WISCONSIN (15 minutes) - New Glarus WI Chamber of Commerce: “America’s Little Switzerland”, antique shops, attraction list, business members, fine restaurant dining, monthly events, Swiss museums, unique stores, travel and vacation info.

Brenda’s Blumenladen   Floral, plants, garden items and gifts.

Chalet Golden Fleece Museum:  - Carvings, jewelry, china collections.

Deininger's - Fine dining in New Glarus. Lunch and dinner is delightful.

Edelweiss Chalet Country Club – 18 Hole Golf Course.

Glarner Stube:  Great tavern food and portions.

New Glarus Bakery – Downtown bakery and sweets.

New Glarus Brewing Company – Award winning microbrewery. Great beers.

Heidi Festival (20 minutes) – Swiss play and Taste of New Glarus, food and culture event.

New Glarus Hotel Restaurant – Weekend buffets and polka entertainment.

New Glarus Woods State Park - Cross-Country Skiing & Hiking.

Roberts European Imports - New Glarus Drug Store and gift shop.

Sugar River State Bike Trail - New Glarus To Brodhead trail. Hiking.

Swiss Historical Village Museum – 12 historic museum buildings.

Sugar River Gallery:  Featuring Green County’s finest artists.

Wilhelm Tell Festival.

MOUNT HOREB WISCONSIN (20 minutes) - Mount Horeb WI Chamber of Commerce, Mt Horeb offers antique stores and malls, area attractions, business directory, casual dining, community events, accommodations, specialty shops, and travel, tourism and vacation info.

Blue Mounds State Park – 1124-acre park with highest mound in Southern WI.

Cave of the Mounds – Near Blue Mounds, WI this National Natural Landmark limestone Wisconsin cave is Wisconsin's most famous cave. Discovered in 1939. It is 400 million years old and has lighted walkways. 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin - 608-437-3038.

Little Norway – Park-like setting and Norwegian museum buildings of Norse-style architecture.

Mt Horeb Area Museum – Museum of ethnic contributions in Dane County. 608-437-6468.

Trollway Shops – Mount Horeb's Trollway of bustling main street businesses and tourist attractions with wood carved life-size Troll pointing the way to places to shop, eat and relax. Hwy JG North, Blue Mounds. 608-437-8211.

Tyrol Basin downhill skiing – Downhill Ski and live snow cam.

MADISON WI AREA COMMUNITIES, TOURISM, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, INFO

Plan a variety of Madison Wisconsin vacations from the Cameo Rose suggestions and WI attraction lists, the tourist sites that interest you, and from the various area WI Chambers of Commerce websites below. These various Madison WI travels can keep you busy for several days.Treat or retreat a week at Cameo Rose and save 10% on your rental.

ALBANY WISCONSIN (20 minutes) – Albany is a rural community with a small Amish settlement with a furniture store and a couple grocery supply stores. Albany WI Chamber of Commerce info includes events calendar and members list.

ARGYLE WI.

BARABOO WISCONSIN (1 hour) – Baraboo WI and Baraboo Chamber of Commerce info - antique stores, area attractions, businesses, dining, events, museums, tourism, travel and vacation info.

Circus World Museum – Visitor Center, displays, programs, store.

Devils Lake State Park – Beautiful Devils Lake State Park.

International Crane Foundation – World Center for preservation of Cranes.

Mid-Continental Railway Museum – 50 minute ride through Baraboo Hills.

Natural Bridge State Park  - A large natural sandstone arch and rock shelter.

Wisconsin Opry – Nashville & Country music in Wisconsin Dells area.

BARNEVELD WISCONSIN ( 1 hour)

Botham Vineyards and Winery. Enjoy assorted award winning wines in  a countryside  winery just  East of  Barneveld.

BELMONT WISCONSIN (1 hour) – 1836 1st State Capitol Historical Site. County Hwy G, Belmount, WI 808-987-2122.

BELOIT WISCONSIN

BLACK EARTH WISCONSIN (30 minutes) – The Black Earth WI Chamber of Commerce.

BLANCHARDVILLE WISCONSIN (40 minutes) – Blanchardville WI Chamber of Commerce information.

Yellowstone State Park.

BLUE MOUNDS WI (25 minutes) – Also see Mount Horeb.

Blue Mounds State Park

BRODHEAD WISCONSIN (40 minutes) – Brodhead WI is at the South end of the Sugar River State Trail.

BROOKLYN WI (15 minutes).

CAMBRIDGE WISCONSIN (30 minutes) – Village Square, antique stores and malls, area attractions, businesses, fine dining, monthly events, galleries, Victorian store fronts and area travel and vacation info.

Cam-Rock Parks – 422 acres, hiking, cross-country skiing & mountain bikes.

Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail – 52-mile trail from Cottage Grove to Waukesha.

Lake Ripley & Park – 418 acre lake with 4.85 mile shoreline.

Rowe Pottery Works – Artisan crafted pottery since 1975.

COLUMBUS WISCONSIN.

COTTAGE GROVE WI.

CROSS PLAINS WI.

DARLINGTON WISCONSIN.
DEERFIELD WI - Attractions and info on Deerfield, just East of Madison.
DEFOREST WISCONSIN.

DODGEVILLE WISCONSIN (45 minutes) – Dodgeville WI Chamber of Commerce things to do and see.

Governor Dodge State Park - 5270 scenic acres, bluffs, valleys and two lakes. 

Downtown Stores and Court House Restaurant

Folklore Village (45 minutes) – Good spot to hold an event or partake in folk activities.

Lands End – A Lands End Store and Lands Ends Headquarters.

EDGERTON WISCONSIN (40 minutes) –

Horse Sleigh Rides (30 minutes) - Available in the Evansville area.

EVANSVILLE WI.

FITCHBURG WISCONSIN (10 minutes) –

Capital City Bike Trail - Paved path along the southern edge of Madison.

Nevin Fish Hatchery – 320 acres of wet & upland habitats and fish hatchery.

Eplegaarden - Apple orchard with a Norweian flair.

FOOTVILLE WI.

FORT ATKINSON WISCONSIN (45 minutes) – Ft Atkinson WI Chamber of Commerce info, events, entertainment, attractions, dining and tourism.

Fireside Dinner Theatre – Fireside Dinner Theater and gift shops.

JANESVILLE WISCONSIN (45 minutes) – Janesville WI attractions and Chamber of Commerce website info on businesses and history.

Rotary Gardens – Beautiful floral gardens and ponds on your way to or from the Cameo Rose if you live Southeast of us.

JEFFERSON WI (50 minutes).

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LAKE DELTON WI (60 minutes) See Wisconsin Dells.

LAKE GENEVA WISCONSIN

LAKE MILLS WISCONSIN (40 minutes) – Area Attractions and Lake Mills WI Chamber of Commerce info

LODI WISCONSIN (45 minutes) – Area attractions and Lodi WI Chamber of Commerce info, events, Susie The Duck Days.

MAPLE BLUFF WI - A suburb of Madison.

MARSHALL WI.

MAZOMANIE WISCONSIN (30 minutes) – Area Attractions and Village of Mazomanie WI info.

Bottoms State Natural Area – Mazomanie Bottoms land of Wisconsin River.

Halfway Prairie School - Oldest school building in Dane County.  Sundays Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Hwy F and 19 -  608-242-4576.

1857 Old Feed Mill Restaurant – Lunch, dinner and gift store.

MCFARLAND WI ( 20 minutes) – McFarland is 5 miles SE of Madison.

MERRIMAC WISCONSIN (50 minutes) – Merrimac WI hosts Wisconsin River Ferry crossing.

Devils Head WI Ski & Golf Resort – Downhill skiing, snowboarding & golf.

Lake Wisconsin – 9000-acre scenic lake with great fishing and boating.

Merrimac Free Car Ferry – Cross the Wisconsin River at Merrimac.

MILTON WISCONSIN WI (45 minutes) – Milton WI has several antique malls.

Goodrich Hall Antiques Milton Collectibles, Whitford Hall &

Milton House Museum

MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN (45 minutes) – Mineral Point WI and Chamber of Commerce info. Mineral Point is an old Cornish mining town with historical Gundry House, Merry Christmas Mine, Pendarvis State historical Museum (6 buildings) and Shake Rag Alley.  Town offers antique stores,  attractions, fine dining, galleries, monthly events, area shops and travel and vacation info.

Pendarvis -  Cornish settlement Wisconsin history experience. Mineral Point, Wisconsin 608-987-2122.

MONONA WISCONSIN (15 minutes) - Southern Madison suburb.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center - ALNC promotes environmental education. 300 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI.

MONROE WISCONSIN (35 minutes) – Monroe WI Chamber of Commerce website.

Monreo Balloon Rally (35 minutes) – Famous balloon rally held in Monroe, WI.

Berghoff Beer - The Minhas Craft Brewery bottles the famous Berghoff Beer.

Cheese Country Trail - Monroe area bike trail.

Green County Chees Days (35 minute) – Monroe celebrates the cheese industry.
MONTICELLO WISCONSIN Attractions in Monticello WI area which is located along the Sugar River Bike Trail.

OREGON WISCONSIN (10 minutes) – Attractions in Oregon WI area and Oregon Chamber of Commerce info.

A-Z Farm - Check their web site for sheep-shearing and raising demonstratons. 1820 Schuster Rd, Oregon, WI. 608-835-5553.

Century Trout Farm - 882 Hwy 14, Oregon, WI. 608-835-9712.  Great place to fish.

ORFORDVILLE WI.

PARDEEVILLE WISCONSIN.

PORTAGE WI.


POYNETTE WI (60 minutes).

Mackenzie Environmental Education Center - Conservation museum, arboretum. W7303 County Hwy CS, Poynette. 608-635.8110.

PRAIRIE DU SAC WISCONSIN and SAUK CITY, WI (50 minutes) – Sauk City Wisconsin and Prairie Du Sac WI Sauk Prairie attractions and Chamber of Commerce info; eagle watching, events, a Cow Chip throw.

Wollersheim Winery – Best WI winery, best tour of Wisconsin wineries and the best Wisconsin wines.

SHOREWOOD HILLS WI

SHULLSBURG WISCONSIN (70 minutes) – Shullsburg WI, smaller than Galena Illinois, is an old restored mining town that has become a WI tourist destination.

SPRING GREEN WISCONSIN (1 hour) – Spring Green WI Chamber of Commerce. Spring Green offerss arts, attractions, dining, events, recreation, shops, theater, and tourism in Spring Green area.

American Players Theater - Classic theatre in a natural outdoor amphitheater. Several Shakespeare plays are performed here in the Spring Green area.

Cedar Grove Cheese, Inc - Cheese and gifts, factory tourism Plain, WI.

House On The Rock – World-famous House on the Rock attraction has over 2 1/2 miles of unique exhibits. Located between Dodgeville and Spring Green, WI.

Jura Silverman Gallery – Art and fine crafts of WI artists.

Taliesin and Visitor Center – Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s home built in 1911 and Hillside School and drafting studio. Several worthwhile tours available. 5607 County Rd C, Spring Green - 877-588-7900.

Tower Hill State Park – Historic lead shot tower & melting house, bluff trails.

STOUGHTON WISCONSIN (25 minutes) – Attractions in Stoughton WI area and Stoughton Chamber of Commerce info for this Norwegian heritage community. Main event is Syttende Mai.

Syttende Mai Celebration.

SUN PRAIRIE WI. Christopher Columbus Museum and antique malls.

VERONA WISCONSIN (8 minutes) – Verona WI is known as Hometown USA. See Verona Chamber of Commerce.

EPIC SYSTEMS ( 10-15 minutes) – Epic make integrated medical software for hospitals and clinics.

Military Ridge State Bike Trail – Hike, bike or snowmobile 41-mile trail from Verona to Dodgeville. Panoramic views.

WATERLOO WI.

WHITEWATER WI (60 minutes). Home of University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN (70 minutes) – Wisconsin Dells – Lake Delton Chamber of Commerce website. The Dells is only an hour form the Cameo Rose – an easy day trip to the WI Dells River District and River Walk, other attractions, boating, events, fishing, hiking, horseback riding,  Shopping, area State parks and WI vacation experiences.

Dells Boat Tours - Wisconsin River boat tours. 

75-90 MINUTE TRAVEL WISCONSIN TRIPS FROM THE CAMEO ROSE:

When you stay longer you can even plan your Madison Wisconsin travels from the Cameo Rose to include all the area Madison Wisconsin tourism sites and even WI travel day trips to Lake Geneva, Old World Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Prairie Du Chien and Ten Chimneys. 

Lake Geneva Wisconsin (90 minutes) – Lake Geneva WI Chamber of Commerce. A few blocks of variety stores, restaurants, area attractions, travel and vacation info. Take a lake Mailboat or boat tour. Do the walking path around the lake.

Milwaukee Wisconsin (90 minutes) – Milwaukee WI Chamber of Commerce website of area attractions, businesses, dining, events, museums, travel and vacation info.

Old World Wisconsin Eagle WI (90 minutes) - America’s largest outdoor museum of ethnic buildings and rural life contributions of several of the European countries. Time has forgotten Old World Wisconsin but here it is relived.

Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin (90 minutes) – Prairie Du Chien WI Chamber of Commerce website on this Historic community, Villa Louis and attractions along the mighty Mississippi River.

Ten Chimneys – Genesee Depot WI (90 minutes) – Estate of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Tour their home studio and cottage in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin – reservations required.

OTHER INTERESTS:

Native American Effigy Mounds


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