This is a create your own run that features a tour of the most important aspects of downtown Madison: the State Street commercial district, the state Capitol, and the Mansion Hill Historic District.
State Street is the University of Wisconsin’s main drag for arts, eats, and entertainment. From the heart of the University just outside Library Mall, State St. runs for nearly 2 miles east to the parkline grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The section through campus is closed to traffic. Then, do a loop Capitol Square. It’s also fun to explore Mansion Hill Historic District, located northwest of the Capitol. The district dates to the 19th century and features numerous impressive homes and historic buildings.
As part of this, you can run on Hamilton St., a straight shot street between Lake Wendota and Lake Monona, with the Capitol bisecting. At Lake Wendota, there are some paths in James Madison Park and at Monona, more extensive running opportunities at Brittingham Park and along the Monona Bay. Th
Add-On: For more mileage, the Lakeshore Path or Yahara River routes are nearby.
This is a create your own run that features a tour of the most important aspects of downtown Madison: the State Street commercial district, the state Capitol, and the Mansion Hill Historic District.
State Street is the University of Wisconsin’s main drag for arts, eats, and entertainment. From the heart of the University just outside Library Mall, State St. runs for nearly 2 miles east to the parkline grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The section through campus is closed to traffic. Then, do a loop Capitol Square. It’s also fun to explore Mansion Hill Historic District, located northwest of the Capitol. The district dates to the 19th century and features numerous impressive homes and historic buildings.
As part of this, you can run on Hamilton St., a straight shot street between Lake Wendota and Lake Monona, with the Capitol bisecting. At Lake Wendota, there are some paths in James Madison Park and at Monona, more extensive running opportunities at Brittingham Park and along the Monona Bay. Th
Add-On: For more mileage, the Lakeshore Path or Yahara River routes are nearby.
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