Best points of interest near Madison
47 points of interest · 47 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Madison, Wisconsin — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 47 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
National Mustard Museum
5.6 mi away
The National Mustard Museum is located near Middleton, Wisconsin, and features exhibits dedicated to mustard. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the museum offers visitors an…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
L⛰
#2
L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum
0.2 mi away
The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is located near Madison, Wisconsin and operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The museum is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
C⛰
#3
Chazen Museum of Art
0.3 mi away
The Chazen Museum of Art is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and features art collections available to visitors. The museum is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Washburn Observatory
0.3 mi away
The Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Grimm Book Bindery
0.4 mi away
Grimm Book Bindery is a historic site located near Madison, Wisconsin. Visitors can explore this preserved bookbinding facility, which represents an important chapter in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
UW Geology Museum
0.4 mi away
The UW Geology Museum is operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and located in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum features geological specimens and exhibits. It is open…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Camp Randall Memorial Park
0.5 mi away
Camp Randall Memorial Park is a historic site located near Madison, Wisconsin. The park commemorates the Civil War era encampment that once operated at this location. Visitors can…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Backspace Gallery
0.6 mi away
Backspace Gallery is an art gallery located in the main atrium of UW Madison's Art Lofts building in Wisconsin. The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
U⛰
#9
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
0.6 mi away
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame is located near Madison, Wisconsin. This art gallery honors notable athletes and athletic achievements associated with the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
0.7 mi away
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art showcases modern and contemporary artwork in Wisconsin's capital city. Located in downtown Madison, the museum is open Thursday through Sunday…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
W⛰
#11
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
0.8 mi away
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is located near Madison and honors military service through exhibits and artifacts. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Tobacco Lofts
0.9 mi away
Tobacco Lofts is a historic site located near Madison, Wisconsin. The site preserves structures related to the region's tobacco industry heritage. Visitors exploring the area can…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Forward
0.9 mi away
Forward is an 1893 bronze statue by American sculptor Jean Pond Miner Coburn depicting an embodiment of Wisconsin's "Forward" motto. The 1996 replica is located at the Wisconsin…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Madison
The Madison area has 47 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Madison
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.