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ITINERARY
2h 51m137 miles25 stops
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Downtown Madison
This seven-block bustling thoroughfare, which runs between Capitol Square and the University of Wisconsin, buzzes with activity day and night. Offering lake access, amazing views, several museums and theaters, more than 140 restaurants including a diverse array of coffeehouses, ethnic restaurants, and award winning chefs, as well as more than 80 unique shops including bookstores, art galleries and specialty shops.
2
Madison BCycle
3
Washburn Observatory
4
First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
5
Alliant Energy Center
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!
6
KOSA Spa
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.
7
Escape in Time
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 "
8
Fox River Mall
9
Atlas Science Center
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!
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Tandem Wine Shop
11
Fox Cities Stadium
12
Ye Old Goat
13
Angels Forever - Windows of Light
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.
14
Spa BenMarNicos
15
Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
16
Lawrence University
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.
17
Bubolz Nature Preserve
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.
18
Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
19
Resch Center
20
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
21
Oilerie Green Bay
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.
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The Automobile Gallery
23
Meyer Theatre
24
Leicht Memorial Park
25
The Children's Museum of Green Bay
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:Downtown Madison
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(888) review
This seven-block bustling thoroughfare, which runs between Capitol Square and the University of Wisconsin, buzzes with activity day and night. Offering lake access, amazing views, several museums and theaters, more than 140 restaurants including a diverse array of coffeehouses, ethnic restaurants, and award winning chefs, as well as more than 80 unique shops including bookstores, art galleries and specialty shops.
2
Start:Madison BCycle
Madison, Wisconsin·
2.0
(9) review
126 W. Mifflin Street Madison , WI 53703, Madison, WI 53703-2510
3
Start:Washburn Observatory
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1209
4
Start:First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(96) review
900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705-2298
5
Start: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!
6
Start: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.
7
Start: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 "
8
Start:Fox River Mall
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(51) review
4301 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54913-8605
9
Start: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!
10
Start:Tandem Wine Shop
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(6) review
1350 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4974
11
Start:Fox Cities Stadium
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(60) review
2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913-8865
12
Start:Ye Old Goat
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(5) review
1919 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4741
13
Start: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.
14
Start:Spa BenMarNicos
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
15
Start:Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(86) review
203 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5826
16
Start: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.
17
Start: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.
18
Start:Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(9) review
2830 French Rd., Appleton, WI 54911
19
Start:Resch Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(95) review
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
20
Start:Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
21
Start: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.
22
Start:The Automobile Gallery
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(92) review
400 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4108
23
Start:Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
24
Start:Leicht Memorial Park
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
128 Dousman Street, Green Bay, WI 54303
25
Start: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.
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 51m mins in normal traffic
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