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ITINERARY

2h 17m107 miles26 stops
1
Madison BCycle
126 W. Mifflin Street Madison , WI 53703, Madison, WI 53703-2510
2
Washburn Observatory
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1209
3
First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705-2298
4
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713-1400
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
5
KOSA Spa
3241 Garver Grn Suite 260, Enter from Fair Oaks Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
KOSA Spa provides a sanctuary; a place to retreat, to nourish body, mind, and spirit, and in so doing reconnect with one’s best self. KOSA Spa blends wellness best practices from the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition of Ayurveda with seasonal, organic, Wisconsin-sourced ingredients and artisanal products. KOSA Spa’s offerings include customized wellness balancing plans; treatments, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pinda Sweda, Massage, and Facials; and personal retreats that include access to our hot-stone sauna, aromatherapy hydro-steam room, meditation studio, sanctuary lounge, and organic, Ayurvedic teas and foods.
6
Escape in Time
6527 Normandy Ln Suite #203, Madison, WI 53719-1104
ESCAPE IN TIME Escape Rooms were designed and decorated by world-class artists, accomplished prop-makers and talented builders with experience working for the Amusement Park and Halloween Attractions industries. You will be absolutely amazed with our Escape Room set design and attention to detail! Our Escape Rooms are located in Madison, near West Towne, in the Market Square Mall. What is an Escape Room? "...Real-life escape rooms are a type of physical adventure game in which people are "locked" in a room with other participants and must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit..." Critical thinking, creative problem solving and the ability to work under pressure are skills you will sharpen during your experience. Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Our rooms will literally blow you away! "BEST ESCAPE ROOMS IN MADISON "
7
Atlas Science Center
425 W Water St, Appleton, WI 54911-6058
Motivating our community to love science through life-long learning and discovery is what we do every day at Atlas Science Center! Housed in the historic Atlas Mill, along the Fox River, we invite you to experience the world of science through hands-on learning, STEM+ education, interactive science stage shows, handmade papermaking & MORE!
8
Tandem Wine Shop
1350 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4974
9
Fox Cities Stadium
2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913-8865
10
Ye Old Goat
1919 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4741
11
Angels Forever - Windows of Light
310 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
Unique items and gifts for the body, mind and spirit. Everything from Angels to Zen! Featuring the state's largest selection of sterling silver jewelry and gemstones from around the world. A rare find awaits with angels, crystals, books, music, tarot, candles, incense, aromatherapy, statues, mystical creatures, and Native American and Eastern artifacts. Private psychic readings. Consistently voted BEST OF THE VALLEY for Gift Store and Psychic Readings. Open 7 days a week.
12
Spa BenMarNicos
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
13
Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
203 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5826
14
Lawrence University
706 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5697
One of the nation's preeminent liberal arts colleges and conservatories of music, Lawrence University, one of the "Colleges That Change Lives," draws students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Cultural attractions: conservatory concerts, art galleries, 21 varsity teams, and--believe it--great food.
15
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913-9665
Our trails and building will be closed to the public on Friday, June 9, 2023 for our annual Ales on the Trails fundraiser. Bubolz Nature Preserve is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, which means we receive no funding from the city, county or state. We are 100% funded by donations, membership and program fees. Our mission is to serve as a gathering place for the community to become inspired by, appreciate and enjoy nature through educational programming and recreational opportunities, while fostering a healthy environment and providing an improved quality of life.
16
Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
2830 French Rd., Appleton, WI 54911
17
Resch Center
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
18
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
19
Badger State Brewing Company
990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, WI 54304-3762
Badger State has quickly grown into a destination production brewery, Tap Room, Beer Garden, and historic Event Hall nestled in the Stadium District of Green Bay, WI near Lambeau Field. From these simple origins the mission became clear to us early on: “Brew beer that brings people together.” For centuries families, friends, and even strangers have gathered over the communal nature of beverages. We proudly carry that torch today and onward into the continued future growth and expansion of our beverage company here in Green Bay. The spaces host weekly events, new beers, hard seltzers, and hard ciders. Food trucks and other pop-up events are common in every season. The tap room includes light snacks and a great variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Also features a dog-friendly beer garden and very family-friendly atmosphere. For private events, The Barrel Haus at Badger State is an incredible historic venue capable of hosting weddings and other events.
20
Oilerie Green Bay
2064 Lime Kiln Rd, Suite 4, Green Bay, WI 54311
Oilerie is your friendly "Stop by and say Hi" Italian Market in Green Bay. We have amazing Italian olive oil and 25 year old Balsamic on tap and we don't bottle it until you buy it! Authentic Italian Pasta and Pasta Sauce to please everybody! We appeared on Shark Tank in 2014 & Home to Curt's Table Spice.
21
Titletown
1065 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3956
22
The Automobile Gallery
400 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4108
23
Meyer Theatre
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
24
Leicht Memorial Park
128 Dousman Street, Green Bay, WI 54303
25
River St. Pier
1984 Velp Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303-6450
26
The Children's Museum of Green Bay
1230 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI 54302-1265
The Children's Museum of Green Bay is a non-profit, visitor-supported organization. We celebrate families by providing interactive exhibits and innovative programming that fosters life-long learning.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Madison BCycle
Madison, Wisconsin·
2.0
(9) review
126 W. Mifflin Street Madison , WI 53703, Madison, WI 53703-2510
2
Washburn Observatory
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1209
3
First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(96) review
900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705-2298
4
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.0
(99) review
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713-1400
5
KOSA Spa
Madison, Wisconsin·
5.0
(9) review
KOSA Spa provides a sanctuary; a place to retreat, to nourish body, mind, and spirit, and in so doing reconnect with one’s best self. KOSA Spa blends wellness best practices from the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition of Ayurveda with seasonal, organic, Wisconsin-sourced ingredients and artisanal products. KOSA Spa’s offerings include customized wellness balancing plans; treatments, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pinda Sweda, Massage, and Facials; and personal retreats that include access to our hot-stone sauna, aromatherapy hydro-steam room, meditation studio, sanctuary lounge, and organic, Ayurvedic teas and foods.
3241 Garver Grn Suite 260, Enter from Fair Oaks Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
6
Escape in Time
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(89) review
ESCAPE IN TIME Escape Rooms were designed and decorated by world-class artists, accomplished prop-makers and talented builders with experience working for the Amusement Park and Halloween Attractions industries. You will be absolutely amazed with our Escape Room set design and attention to detail! Our Escape Rooms are located in Madison, near West Towne, in the Market Square Mall. What is an Escape Room? "...Real-life escape rooms are a type of physical adventure game in which people are "locked" in a room with other participants and must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit..." Critical thinking, creative problem solving and the ability to work under pressure are skills you will sharpen during your experience. Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Our rooms will literally blow you away! "BEST ESCAPE ROOMS IN MADISON "
6527 Normandy Ln Suite #203, Madison, WI 53719-1104
7
Atlas Science Center
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(70) review
Motivating our community to love science through life-long learning and discovery is what we do every day at Atlas Science Center! Housed in the historic Atlas Mill, along the Fox River, we invite you to experience the world of science through hands-on learning, STEM+ education, interactive science stage shows, handmade papermaking & MORE!
425 W Water St, Appleton, WI 54911-6058
8
Tandem Wine Shop
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(6) review
1350 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4974
9
Fox Cities Stadium
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(60) review
2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913-8865
10
Ye Old Goat
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(5) review
1919 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4741
11
Angels Forever - Windows of Light
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(7) review
Unique items and gifts for the body, mind and spirit. Everything from Angels to Zen! Featuring the state's largest selection of sterling silver jewelry and gemstones from around the world. A rare find awaits with angels, crystals, books, music, tarot, candles, incense, aromatherapy, statues, mystical creatures, and Native American and Eastern artifacts. Private psychic readings. Consistently voted BEST OF THE VALLEY for Gift Store and Psychic Readings. Open 7 days a week.
310 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
12
Spa BenMarNicos
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
13
Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(86) review
203 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5826
14
Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(75) review
One of the nation's preeminent liberal arts colleges and conservatories of music, Lawrence University, one of the "Colleges That Change Lives," draws students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Cultural attractions: conservatory concerts, art galleries, 21 varsity teams, and--believe it--great food.
706 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5697
15
Bubolz Nature Preserve
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(72) review
Our trails and building will be closed to the public on Friday, June 9, 2023 for our annual Ales on the Trails fundraiser. Bubolz Nature Preserve is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, which means we receive no funding from the city, county or state. We are 100% funded by donations, membership and program fees. Our mission is to serve as a gathering place for the community to become inspired by, appreciate and enjoy nature through educational programming and recreational opportunities, while fostering a healthy environment and providing an improved quality of life.
4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913-9665
16
Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(9) review
2830 French Rd., Appleton, WI 54911
17
Resch Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(95) review
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
18
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
19
Badger State Brewing Company
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(86) review
Badger State has quickly grown into a destination production brewery, Tap Room, Beer Garden, and historic Event Hall nestled in the Stadium District of Green Bay, WI near Lambeau Field. From these simple origins the mission became clear to us early on: “Brew beer that brings people together.” For centuries families, friends, and even strangers have gathered over the communal nature of beverages. We proudly carry that torch today and onward into the continued future growth and expansion of our beverage company here in Green Bay. The spaces host weekly events, new beers, hard seltzers, and hard ciders. Food trucks and other pop-up events are common in every season. The tap room includes light snacks and a great variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Also features a dog-friendly beer garden and very family-friendly atmosphere. For private events, The Barrel Haus at Badger State is an incredible historic venue capable of hosting weddings and other events.
990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, WI 54304-3762
20
Oilerie Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(9) review
Oilerie is your friendly "Stop by and say Hi" Italian Market in Green Bay. We have amazing Italian olive oil and 25 year old Balsamic on tap and we don't bottle it until you buy it! Authentic Italian Pasta and Pasta Sauce to please everybody! We appeared on Shark Tank in 2014 & Home to Curt's Table Spice.
2064 Lime Kiln Rd, Suite 4, Green Bay, WI 54311
21
Titletown
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(75) review
1065 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3956
22
The Automobile Gallery
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(92) review
400 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4108
23
Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
24
Leicht Memorial Park
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
128 Dousman Street, Green Bay, WI 54303
25
River St. Pier
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
1984 Velp Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303-6450
26
The Children's Museum of Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(94) review
The Children's Museum of Green Bay is a non-profit, visitor-supported organization. We celebrate families by providing interactive exhibits and innovative programming that fosters life-long learning.
1230 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI 54302-1265

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