Make Middleton Your Home Base
Middleton visitors can explore and enjoy area attractions within an hour of their hotel!
THE ICE AGE TRAIL
A 1,000-mile trail through land
sculpted by a receded glacier. Walk the trail in segments or as a whole through beautiful landscapes.
BARABOO
Circus World Museum — Once the Ringling Brothers’ winter quarters, this site was transformed into a museum in 1959, entertaining families ever since. Visit 64 acres, the Ringling Bros. Circus Train shed complex and more than 260 circus wagons. Seasonal live performances. Open spring through fall.
International Crane Foundation — Working worldwide toward the conservation of cranes and their habitats, tour the 300- acre headquarters featuring 15 of the world’s crane species.
BLUE MOUNDS
Cave of the Mounds — Natural limestone cave with beautiful crystal formations along paved, lighted walkways. Take self-paced tours any time of year.
COLUMBUS
Sassy Cow Creamery Store — Shop, tour and have lunch.
MADISON
Henry Vilas Zoo — Enjoy this free, public zoo.
UW Memorial Union Terrace — Relax and enjoy the view. Check schedule for live entertainment.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens — 16 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens (free and open daily); and tropical Bolz Conservatory (admission).
SPRING GREEN
American Players Theater — Performing timeless plays since 1978.
House on the Rock — Tour what was once a retreat (built in 1945) and has expanded over the years to include multiple displays and collections of both the exotic and unusual.
Taliesin — UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Home, studio, school and 800-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Open to tours.
TOWN OF MIDDLETON
Pope Farm Conservancy — Walk trails and enjoy wildlife, display crops and prairie restoration areas. Many visit for its sunflower fields.
INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION
Working worldwide toward the conservation of cranes and their habitats, tour the 300- acre headquarters featuring 15 of the world’s crane species.
THE ICE AGE TRAIL
A 1,000-mile trail through land sculpted by a receded glacier. Walk the trail in segments or as a whole through beautiful landscapes.
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM
Once the Ringling Brothers’ winter quarters, this site was transformed into a museum in 1959, entertaining families ever since. Visit 64 acres, the Ringling Bros. Circus Train shed complex and more than 260 circus wagons. Seasonal live performances. Open spring through fall.
CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
Natural limestone cave with beautiful crystal formations along paved, lighted walkways. Take self-paced tours any time of year.
SASSY COW CREAMERY STORE
Shop, tour and have lunch.
HENRY VILAS ZOO
Enjoy this free, public zoo.
UW MEMORIAL UNION TERRACE
Relax and enjoy the view. Check schedule for live entertainment.
OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS
16 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens (free and open daily); and tropical Bolz Conservatory (admission).
AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE
Performing timeless plays since 1978.
HOUSE ON THE ROCK
Tour what was once a retreat (built in 1945) and has expanded over the years to include multiple displays and collections of both the exotic and unusual.
TALIESIN
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home, studio, school and 800-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Open to tours.
POPE FARM CONSERVANCY
Walk trails, enjoy wildlife, display crops and prairie restoration areas. Many visit for its sunflower fields.
Some of Wisconsin’s top motorcoach attractions are located within a short drive of Middleton. From the popular House on the Rock to Middleton’s own National Mustard Museum, travelers can experience unique attractions they’ll find nowhere else. Here are some of the group tour-friendly attractions located in and around Middleton.
- Allen Centennial Gardens (Madison, 14 minutes)
- American Players Theater (Spring Green, 40 minutes)
- Babcock Hall (Madison, 10 minutes)
- Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark (Blue Mounds, 30 minutes)
- Circus World (Baraboo, 44 minutes)
- Downtown Madison – State Street & Capitol Square (Madison, 10 minutes)
- International Crane Foundation (Baraboo, 48 minutes)
- Monona Terrace (Madison, 12 minutes)
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison, 25 minutes)
- Overture Center For The Arts (Madison, 10 minutes)
- Taliesin Preservation, Inc. — Frank Lloyd Wright® Visitor Center (Spring Green, 40 min)
- The Fireside Dinner Theatre (Fort Atkinson, 45 minutes)
- The House on the Rock (Spring Green, 45 minutes)
- The Old Feed Mill Restaurant and Gift Shop (Mazomanie, 10 minutes)
- Wisconsin Historical Museum (Madison, 10 minutes)
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum (Madison, 10 minutes)
- Wollersheim Winery (Prairie Du Sac, 22 minutes)
Upcoming Events
My Family New Years Eve 2024 at Keva Sports Center
Keva Sports Center in Middleton is back with its annual New Year’s Eve event, My Family New Year’s Eve. This family-friendly celebration welcomes all to ring in the new year…
