University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

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1207 Seminole Hwy

Madison, WI 53711

+1 (608) 263-7888

http://arboretum.wisc.edu

Considered the birthplace of ecological restoration, the UW–Madison Arboretum is a teaching and research facility that conserves and restores land, advances science, offers public outreach, and benefits from community involvement. The 1,200-acre grounds are home to protected prairies, woodlands, wetlands, savannas, springs, shoreline, a notable horticultural collection, and Wisconsin native plant gardens. It also offers 20 miles of walking trails and 4 miles of biking road as well as hundreds of learning and volunteer opportunities. The Arboretum is located between Lake Wingra and the West Beltline Highway. The main entrance is at 1207 Seminole Highway. The Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Arboretum admission is free.

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5.032 reviews

Audrey B.

7/7/2025

The UW Arboretum is a beautiful green island in the city sea of Madison. It has gorgeous hiking trails, a well maintained horticultural garden, and so much wildlife flora and fauna. You should...

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Sophie Y.

10/23/2025

I had a work meeting at the Arboretum and took a walk on a few trails during my lunch break. There's plenty of parking, though none of it is shaded, so it can get pretty warm on sunny days. The...

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Vivian W.

9/13/2023

We were skeptical about this arboretum, but when we almost arrive and drive to the visitor center, we were amazed at the size the arboretum is. We have a small dog with us, we walked in the grass...

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Htx Herbivore H.

4/15/2024

Great place for a walk. There are many different trails, and you may also get to spot deer roaming around.

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Michelle C.

10/5/2021

A country classic when you love green spaces and go to UW-Madison. From the huge a&$ Longnecker Horticultural Gardnes to trails through forest, wetland, and prairie. You really get all of...

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