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The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled only five times, three due to the Civil War, one to WWII, one to Chicago’s Columbian Exposition.

 

University of Wisconsin Arboretum


Details

This 1260-acre outdoor ecology laboratory provides examples of major plant communities in the Midwest.


Address

1207 Seminole Hwy
Madison, WI 53711


Contact Information

Voice: 608-263-7888
Email: info@uwarboretum.org

Amenities and Services All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

There are 2 main vehicular entries: north where McCaffery Dr, N Wingra Dr, and S Mills St intersect and south is north of the beltline(Hwy 12) at the intersection of McCaffery Dr and Seminole Highway.

Hours of Operation

Arboretum trails and the Visitor Center parking lot are open year-round from 7am to 10pm. Other Arboretum parking lots are open from dawn to dusk. Our Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9:30am–4pm and weekends from 12:30-4pm. (excluding holidays).


Natural Attractions
Type of Attraction
Arboretum/botanical / Parks, forests and trails