Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Madison South, WI

Welcome to Beautiful Madison Wisconsin! Read about Madison attractions and things to do during your stay:

As Wisconsin's capitol city, Madison is rich in history and is conveniently located near an abundance of area attractions and activities.  From the bustling Farmer's Market to the beautiful Monona Terrace Center downtown, there is always plenty to see and do in this vibrant city.  Here is just a sampling of local area attractions in Madison Wisconsin:

Madison South Area Attractions and Activities

Olbrich Botanical Gardens - The gardens are made up of several separate areas: the Sunken Garden, Thai Garden, Rock Garden, Meadow Garden, Rose Garden and the Starkweather Creek and Atrium Shade Gardens.  This beautiful institution also features the Bolz Conservatory, a greenhouse with over 750 plants representing over 550 different species.  The plants are native to tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Address: 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 3.4 miles
Phone: 608-246-4551
Hours of Operation: Vary according to season and activity.  Please call for details. 

Henry Vilas Zoo – This moderately-sized area zoo receives over 500,000 visitors annually and is one of only a few free zoos in the world that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.) 
Address: 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 6.5 miles
Phone: 608-266-4732
Hours of Operation: Open 9:30am-5pm daily. 

Wisconsin State Capitol - The Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison houses both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature along with the state Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor.  The current building, completed in 1917, is the fifth to serve as the Wisconsin Capitol since the first territorial legislature convened in 1836. The streets surrounding the building form the Capitol Square, which is home to many restaurants and shops.  The square is a major hub for the Madison Metro bus service.
Address: 4 East State Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: 608-266-0382

Cave of the Mounds – Widely considered to be the most beautiful cave in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, Cave of the Mounds lies just off US Highway 18/151 in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.  Curious tourists and budding cave enthusiasts have been enjoying an introduction for years while visiting this official National Natural Landmark. 
Address: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 608-437-3038
Hours of Operation: Tours depart delay.  Please call for schedules and availability.

Little Norway - Nestled in a beautiful valley twenty miles west of Madison is a charming and unique outdoor museum known as Little Norway. It has another, more romantic name which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or Valley of the Elves.
Address: Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 608-437-8211

Wisconsin Dells  - Great summer fun!  Scenic boat rides along the river highlight unique rock formations, and the area features an abundance of leisure activities, including amusement parks, water ski shows, wildlife parks, indoor water parks, dinner theatres and golf.
Distance: 55 miles
Website: www.dells.com

Circus World Museum – Open in the summer months, Circus World features elephant rides, clowns, aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, and more. 
Address: 550 Water St, Baraboo, WI
Distance: 40 miles
Phone: 608-356-8341
Hours of Operation: Summer months: 9am-6pm daily.  Please call for off-season hours. 

Eplegarden – This beautiful apple orchard offers a wide range of family activities such as hay rides, berry-picking and fun Halloween activities.
Address: 2227 Fitchburg Road Fitchburg, WI
Distance: 12 miles
Telephone: 608-845-5966
Website: www.eplegarden.com

Little A-Merrick-A – This family fun center offers Go-Karts, rides, mini-golf, a train ride, and more!
Address: 700 E. Main Street Marshall, WI
Distance: 20 miles
Telephone: 608-655-3181
Hours of Operation: Varies according to season.  Please call or visit the website for details.

Quick Area Guide

• State Capital 5 mi
• Kohl Center 5 mi
• Olbrich Gardens 3 mi
• Alliant Energy Center 2 mi
• Wisconsin Dells 55 mi
• Cascade Ski Hill 40 mi
• House on the Rock 40 mi
• Circus World Museum 40 mi