Cave of the Mounds
1939A limestone cave discovered in 1939 during quarry blasting near Blue Mounds, designated a National Natural Landmark in 1988.
9.2 mi away
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Taliesin
1911Frank Lloyd Wright's home, studio, and school near Spring Green, rebuilt twice after devastating fires.
16.3 mi away
Wisconsin State Capitol
1917The state capitol in Madison, completed in 1917, sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is the tallest building allowed on the isthmus.
18.8 mi away
Bascom Hill - University of Wisconsin-Madison
1848Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison pioneered the Wisconsin Idea, that the university's mission extends to improving every citizen's life.
17.7 mi away
Devil's Lake State Park
1911Wisconsin's most popular state park, a spring-fed lake surrounded by 500-foot quartzite bluffs formed during the last ice age.
19.5 mi away
House on the Rock
1945Eccentric attraction near Dodgeville built by Alex Jordan Jr. atop a chimney of rock, housing sprawling collections of automata and curiosities.
19.8 mi away
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35 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Little Norway, Wisconsin
· 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to step directly into a Norwegian fairy tale? That's what Little Norway offered for decades. Located here in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, Little Norway was a meticulously recreated 19th-century…
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August W. Derleth House
· 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where the cosmic horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos truly took root? You're about to pass the very house where one of its most important architects lived and wrote. This is the August W. Derleth House, also…
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Cave of the Mounds
· 9.2 mi · Historical Marker
A limestone cave discovered in 1939 during quarry blasting near Blue Mounds, designated a National Natural Landmark in 1988.
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Blue Mounds Fort
· 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it took to defend early Wisconsin? Right here, you’re tracing the footsteps of pioneers who faced that very challenge. This spot was once Fort Blue Mounds, a crucial refuge during the Black Hawk War…
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Freethinkers' Hall
· 9.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a church for people who didn't believe in God looked like? Well, you're about to see one! This unassuming building, Freethinkers' Hall, was built in 1884 by a unique congregation of German immigrants…
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Honey Creek Swiss Rural Historic District
· 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it's like to step back in time to a Swiss village, right here in Wisconsin? You're driving through the Honey Creek Swiss Rural Historic District, a truly unique place where Swiss immigrants,…
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The John R. and Nell Commons House
· 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
From this hilltop bungalow, a UW professor shaped Progressive Era policies and wrote influential books on economics. This isn't just a pretty house; it's where groundbreaking ideas were born. John R. Commons, a…
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Spring Harbor Mound Group
· 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine standing here a thousand years ago, witnessing a sacred ceremony. The Spring Harbor Mound Group, right here in Madison, is a remnant of that time. Between roughly 800 and 1100 A.D., people of the Late Woodland…
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Hauge Log Church
· 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where faith first took root for Norwegian pioneers in Wisconsin? You’re about to see it. This little log church isn't just old; it's the very first Norwegian Lutheran church built in all of western…
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Blackhawk Country Club Mound Group
· 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a giant goose taking flight, not in the sky, but etched into the very earth beneath a golf course. That's the Blackhawk Country Club Mound Group, a sacred space built long before tee times and fairways. Between…
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Tower Hill State Park
· 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this: ammunition, desperately needed, pouring from a tower right here in Wisconsin. Tower Hill State Park marks the spot of the Helena Shot Tower. Completed in 1832, the tower dropped molten lead from a high…
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Riverview Terrace Restaurant
· 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine dining in a restaurant envisioned by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright himself! In 1953, Wright purchased this land near his Taliesin estate, dreaming of "a wayside for tourists with a balcony over the river."…
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Taliesin
· 16.3 mi · Historical Marker
Frank Lloyd Wright's home, studio, and school near Spring Green, rebuilt twice after devastating fires.
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Taliesin (studio)
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here! You're just a stone's throw from Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's personal home, studio, and architectural laboratory. It's more than just a house; it's a statement about living in harmony with the land.…
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Midway Barn
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a Frank Lloyd Wright barn? Here's one! Designed by the famous architect for his Taliesin estate, Midway Barn is a unique example of Wright's vision applied to agricultural buildings. It's actually a T-shaped…
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Romeo and Juliet Windmill
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a love story told in wood and angles? That's the Romeo and Juliet Windmill, right here on the Taliesin estate. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this unique structure in 1896 for his aunts, Jane and Ellen Lloyd…
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Hillside Home School II
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're near a piece of architectural history, designed by one of America's most famous architects: Frank Lloyd Wright. This is the Hillside Home School II. In 1901, Wright designed this building for his aunts, Jane and…
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Plough Inn (Madison, Wisconsin)
· 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where weary travelers stretched their legs before motels existed? Right here! This stone and brick building, the Plough Inn, was a vital stop for pioneers heading southwest from Madison in the mid-1800s.…
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Harold C. Bradley House
· 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window! You're approaching one of the rare residential designs by the legendary architect Louis H. Sullivan. Sullivan, often called the “father of skyscrapers,” was a giant of American architecture. In…
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University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn
· 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how we learned what makes a healthy diet? You're driving by a building that helped unlock that secret! This isn't just any old barn; it's the University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn, a National Historic Landmark.…
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Eugene A. Gilmore House
· 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Known as the 'Airplane' House, this Frank Lloyd Wright design is a superb example of his mature Prairie style. Eugene Allen Gilmore, a law professor at the University of Wisconsin, commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to…
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Merrimac Ferry
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how people crossed rivers before massive bridges? Right here, you're about to experience a living piece of that history on the Merrimac Ferry! It's not just a ride; it's a step back in time. Before this…
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William Ellery Leonard House
· 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered about the hidden struggles behind a quiet home? You're approaching the former residence of William Ellery Leonard, a poet and professor whose life here was marked by profound personal tragedy and a battle…
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Camp Randall
· 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a sec and imagine this: right where you’re driving, thousands of young Wisconsin men stood on the brink of history. This was Camp Randall, the beating heart of Wisconsin’s Civil War effort. From 1861 to…
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Bascom Hill - University of Wisconsin-Madison
· 17.7 mi · Historical Marker
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison pioneered the Wisconsin Idea, that the university's mission extends to improving every citizen's life.
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Madison, WI
· 18.0 mi · Local history
The land around Madison tells a story of ice and water. During the Pleistocene Epoch, glaciers advanced and retreated, carving out the landscape we see today. They left behind the isthmus, a narrow strip of land cradled…
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Memorial Union (University of Wisconsin–Madison)
· 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! You're about to discover the beating heart of UW-Madison, a place that's been bringing students together since the 1920s. This isn't just a building; it's a living room for an entire university! Before the…
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University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
· 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look at that incredible red brick castle by the lake! That's the Red Gym, and it's more than just a pretty face; it's where Wisconsin’s political landscape dramatically shifted. Originally built in 1894, this Romanesque…
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Paoli Mills
· 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what powered the early growth of Wisconsin? You're about to drive right past a testament to that ingenuity, the Paoli Mills. This isn't just a few old bricks; it's the skeletal remains of a vital economic…
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Ernest Eggiman House
· 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how the Great Depression impacted housing? This unassuming house holds a fascinating answer. This is the Ernest Eggiman House, and it’s a rare survivor of a grand experiment. In 1936, it was assembled here…
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Durst Rockshelter State Natural Area
· 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine seeking shelter from the elements in this very spot thousands of years ago. That's exactly what happened at Durst Rockshelter, a natural alcove carved into the sandstone ridge nearby. Archaeologists have found…
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Wisconsin State Capitol
· 18.8 mi · Historical Marker
The state capitol in Madison, completed in 1917, sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is the tallest building allowed on the isthmus.
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Devil's Lake State Park
· 19.5 mi · Historical Marker
Wisconsin's most popular state park, a spring-fed lake surrounded by 500-foot quartzite bluffs formed during the last ice age.
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House on the Rock
· 19.7 mi · Things to Do
The strangest house in America. Infinite Room world's largest carousel and rooms that defy logic.
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House on the Rock
· 19.8 mi · Historical Marker
Eccentric attraction near Dodgeville built by Alex Jordan Jr. atop a chimney of rock, housing sprawling collections of automata and curiosities.
