Guidebook for McFarland
Sightseeing
State Street
State StreetGreat shopping, bars, restaurants and people watching
Parks & Nature
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.
60 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway 1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.
Picturesque park with prairie, forest & marsh habitats plus a lake for swimming, fishing & boating. AND a dog swimming area. Park pass needs to be purchased upon entering.
11 locals recommend
Lake Kegonsa State Park
2405 Door Creek RdPicturesque park with prairie, forest & marsh habitats plus a lake for swimming, fishing & boating. AND a dog swimming area. Park pass needs to be purchased upon entering.
Picturesque park featuring a beach on Lake Mendota, trails through woods & prairies, & a playground.
23 locals recommend
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MPicturesque park featuring a beach on Lake Mendota, trails through woods & prairies, & a playground.
Great place to mountain bike. The Cam-Rock restaurant in downtown Cambridge serves the best lunches! They also have a bar and very small bike shop. Several misc. shops can be found nearby.
CamRock County Park
68 Co Hwy BGreat place to mountain bike. The Cam-Rock restaurant in downtown Cambridge serves the best lunches! They also have a bar and very small bike shop. Several misc. shops can be found nearby.
Arts & Culture
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StTop notch theatre and music
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StMadison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StMultilevel exhibit space documenting Wisconsin state history from prehistoric times to the present.
21 locals recommend
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N Carroll StMultilevel exhibit space documenting Wisconsin state history from prehistoric times to the present.
Essentials
Pick 'n Save
5709 US-51Nearest grocery Store
Walgreens
4605 Larson Beach RdNearby pharmacy/drug store
Entertainment & Activities
Spartan Bowl
4711 Farwell StSmall town bowling alley nearby
Nice theatre with food and drink. Lots of artsy films come here. Usually it's just adults are here.
25 locals recommend
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdNice theatre with food and drink. Lots of artsy films come here. Usually it's just adults are here.
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StNewly remodeled and lots of screens. Great for the whole family.
13 locals recommend
Fitchburg 18 + IMAX
6091 McKee RdNewly remodeled and lots of screens. Great for the whole family.
Wonderful zoo in downtown Madison and it's FREE! They just ask that you put a donation in their donation boxes when entering. Great place for the whole family!
101 locals recommend
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveWonderful zoo in downtown Madison and it's FREE! They just ask that you put a donation in their donation boxes when entering. Great place for the whole family!
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
4002 Evan Acres RdCasino. Just slots, no tables.
Food Scene
Wendigo
121 E Main StGreat farm to table restaurant
Waypoint Public House
320 W Broadway Good food and beer selection
Springers
3097 Sunnyside StLake Kegonsa's only lakefront restaurant/bar
Shopping
Greenway Boulevard
Greenway Boulevardnice outdoor shopping
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdNice upscale outdoor shopping mall