Things To Do
The House on the Rock
This is a unique experience in southern Wisconsin. Visiting this site could easily occupy you for 3 hours.
Dane County Saturday Farmers' Market
The Madison Saturday farmers market is iconic and a must experience for foodies. When Kenzie went to college in Madison, this is where she was every Saturday morning. If you want great produce, spicy cheesy bread, empanadas, and a great place to people watch, look no further. This market is also around the capital square, so you can see the capital building and the market all at once. The capital has a wonderful view of the city and is open to visitors. The capital restrooms are also open for market goers. Please see the market website for parking options. There are also a lot of street parking options.
Memorial Union Terrace
This is an outdoor patio that is on lake Mendota. This patio is a Madison icon. Every badger knows this terrace. There is beer, music, and lake views. The chairs come in only 3 colors: John Deer green, Allis- Chalmers Orange, and Sunshine yellow. If you go inside the memorial union building, there is a Babcock ice cream shop (University of Wisconsin's official ice cream) and Der Rathskeller, a German beer hall style with food and more beer.
National Mustard Museum
Do you love mustard? Middleton, Wisconsin does too.
Governor Dodge State Park
This is a state park in Dodgeville, WI. This is a town close to Spring Green. If you want to hike, this is a great option.
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
The UW arboretum is a great place for nature lovers. It has a lot of trails and borders Lake Wingra.
Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, this is a must. This is the restored site of Frank Lloyd's home, studio and school near Spring Green, WI. Wright was a Wisconsin native and a UW alumnus. He developed the prairie school style of architecture that he is now famous for while in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Wisconsin River
The Wisconsin River runs through Spring Green, WI. There are multiple options if you want to float on it. https://thebestcanoecompanyever.com/ https://www.wiriverside.com/canoes-tubes-kayaks/
Arthur's Supper Club
Supper Clubs are a Wisconsin tradition. What makes a restaurant a supper club is hard to describe fully. However, all supper clubs will have a Friday night fish fry year-round, serve old fashions the Wisconsin way, and meant to gather at. Service is slower and that is intentional. They want you to stay and spend time with family.
Homecoming
This is a local restaurant in Spring Green that serves wood-fire pizza along with other seasonal fare.
Reunion Restaurant
A fancier dining option in Spring Green, WI set in a historic bank building.
Spring Green General Store
They have lunches and breakfast on the weekends.