University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Off the Beaten Path in University of Wisconsin-Madison

The real University of Wisconsin-Madison lives beyond the tourist trail. In the neighborhoods where locals actually spend their time, you'll find the authentic character, the unmarked restaurants, and the quiet corners that make a city worth knowing.

A campus on an isthmus between two lakes — where Bascom Hill's climb is rewarded with lake views, research excellence, and Big Ten spirit.

Top Off the Beaten Path Spots

•Bascom Hill — the steep climb to Bascom Hall past the Abraham Lincoln statue, with views of Lake Mendota from the top
•Memorial Union Terrace — lakeside chairs with sunset views over Lake Mendota, one of the most iconic college gathering spots in America
•Chazen Museum of Art — a 4,334-work art collection in a building designed by Cesar Pelli, spanning ancient to contemporary art

Hidden Off the Beaten Path Gems

•Allen Centennial Garden — a 2.5-acre botanical garden on the hill above Agricultural Hall with themed garden rooms and a Victorian gazebo
•Washburn Observatory — an 1882 observatory atop Observatory Hill still used for public stargazing nights with its original 15.6-inch refractor telescope

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