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5 days in Madison area

Wed, Nov 4 – Sun, Nov 8 · 2 travelers · comfort

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Estimated total

$1,437

Stays$600

Food$600

Tickets$200

Travel$37

≈ $719 per person

1
Wed, Nov 4
Madison area
$279
- 09:551
  Cave of the Mounds
  cave in United States of America
  until 11:25Free 55 min
- 12:042
  Tower Hill State Park
  state park of Wisconsin, United States
  until 13:19FreeOpen 06:00–23:00 39 min
  Lunch at Obertalvin Coffee HouseCoffee shop café
- 14:283
  Taliesin
  studio and home of Frank Lloyd Wright in Spring Green, Wisconsin, USA
  until 15:43Free 8 min
- 15:584
  House on The Rock
  museum in Iowa County, Wisconsin
  until 17:28Free 15 min
Sunset 4:45 PM
Dinner atBrix Cider(American restaurant)
Stay near Madison · ~$150Booking.com Airbnb
2
Thu, Nov 5
Madison area
$277
- 09:441
  Goose Lake Wildlife Area
  park in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
  until 10:59Free 44 min
- 11:212
  Mud Lake Fen And Wet Prairie State Natural Area
  Situated on the south shore of Mud Lake, this natural area features a narrow band of calcareous fen adjacent to the inlet stream to Mud Lake. The black, peaty soil is quaking in some areas and supports a diverse flora. Big bluestem, satin grass, bluejoint
  until 12:36Free 22 min
  Lunch at The Marigold RoomCoffee shop café
- 13:493
  Aztalan State Park
  Wisconsin state park
  until 15:04Free 13 min
- 15:214
  River Front Park
  park in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
  until 16:36Free 16 min
Sunset 4:44 PM
Dinner atChocolate Shoppe Ice Cream(Ice cream restaurant)
Stay near Madison · ~$150Booking.com Airbnb
3
Fri, Nov 6
Madison area
$321
- 10:001
  Mazo Beach
  natural area in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
  until 12:30Free 60 min
- 12:572
  Dr. Evermor's Park
  scrap metal sculpture in Sumpter, Wisconsin, United States
  until 14:12Free 27 min
  Lunch at Powerline Coffee Co.Coffee shop café
- 15:363
  Natural Bridge State Park
  state park of Wisconsin
  until 16:51FreeOpen 06:00–23:00 23 min
- 17:154
  Mid-Continent Railway Museum
  railway museum in North Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
  until 19:15~$20/person 25 min
Sunset 4:43 PM· golden hour atPierce Park
Dinner atFitz's on the Lake(American restaurant)
Stay near Madison · ~$150Booking.com Airbnb
4
Sat, Nov 7
Madison area
$430
- 10:001
  Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  art museum in Madison, Wisconsin
  until 12:00~$20/personOpen 10:00–18:00 7 min
- 12:142
  Chazen Museum of Art
  art museum in Madison, Wisconsin
  until 14:14~$20/personOpen 11:00–17:00 14 min
  Lunch at So Gong DongKorean restaurant
- 15:293
  Washburn Observatory
  astronomical observatory in Madison, Wisconsin
  until 16:59~$40/person 15 min
- 17:094
  University of Wisconsin Arboretum
  historic arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
  until 18:24Free 10 min
Sunset 4:42 PM· golden hour atOlin Beach
Dinner atLakeside Street Coffee House(Coffee shop café)
Stay near Madison · ~$150Booking.com Airbnb
5
Sun, Nov 8
Madison area
$130
- 09:521
  Little Norway
  living museum
  until 11:22Free 52 min
- 11:342
  Blue Mound State Park
  state park
  until 12:49Free 12 min
  Lunch at Brix CiderAmerican restaurant
- 14:103
  Hauge Log Church
  church building in Daleyville, United States of America
  until 15:40Free 21 min
- 16:224
  Governor Dodge State Park
  State park in Wisconsin, United States
  until 17:37Free 42 min
Sunset 4:41 PM
Dinner atOrchard(American restaurant)

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Where the money goes

$1,437

$719 per person · $287 per day

Stays: $600 42%
Food: $600 42%
Tickets: $200 14%
Travel: $37 3%

Cost per day

$430

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Split costs$719 each

Stays$600paid by
Food$600paid by
Tickets$200paid by
Travel$37paid by

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