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\n\t\tMake Middleton Your Home Base\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

THE ICE AGE TRAIL<\/h5>\nA 1,000-mile trail through land
\nsculpted by a receded glacier. Walk the trail in segments or as a whole through beautiful landscapes.\n
BARABOO<\/h5>\nCircus World Museum<\/strong> – 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.
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\nInternational Crane Foundation<\/strong> – Working worldwide toward the conservation of cranes and their habitats, tour the 300- acre headquarters featuring 15 of the world’s crane species.\n
BLUE MOUNDS<\/h5>\n

Cave of the Mounds<\/strong> – Natural limestone cave with beautiful crystal formations along paved, lighted walkways. Take self-paced tours any time of year.<\/p>\n

COLUMBUS<\/h5>\n

Sassy Cow Creamery Store<\/strong> – Shop, tour and have lunch.<\/p>\n\t

MADISON<\/h5>\n

Henry Vilas Zoo<\/strong> – Enjoy this free, public zoo.<\/p>\n

UW Memorial Union Terrace<\/strong> – Relax and enjoy the view. Check schedule for live entertainment.<\/p>\n

Olbrich Botanical Gardens<\/strong> – 16 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens (free and open daily); and tropical Bolz Conservatory (admission).<\/p>\n

SPRING GREEN<\/h5>\n

American Players Theater<\/strong> – Performing timeless plays since 1978.<\/p>\n

House on the Rock<\/strong> – 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.<\/p>\nTaliesin<\/strong> – UNESCO World
\nHeritage Site. Home, studio, school and 800-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Open to tours.\n

TOWN OF MIDDLETON<\/h5>\n

Pope Farm Conservancy <\/strong>– Walk trails and enjoy wildlife, display crops and prairie restoration areas. Many visit for its sunflower fields.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION
<\/strong>Working worldwide toward the conservation of cranes and their habitats, tour the 300- acre headquarters featuring 15 of the world’s crane species.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t THE ICE AGE TRAIL \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

THE ICE AGE TRAIL<\/strong>
A 1,000-mile trail through land sculpted by a receded glacier. Walk the trail in segments or as a whole through beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CAVE OF THE MOUNDS \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

CAVE OF THE MOUNDS<\/strong>
Natural limestone cave with beautiful crystal formations along paved, lighted walkways. Take self-paced tours any time of year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t SASSY COW CREAMERY STORE \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

SASSY COW CREAMERY STORE<\/strong>
Shop, tour and have lunch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Henry Vilas Zoo \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

HENRY VILAS ZOO<\/strong>
Enjoy this free, public zoo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t UW Memorial Union Terrace \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

UW MEMORIAL UNION TERRACE<\/strong>
Relax and enjoy the view. Check schedule for live entertainment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Olbrich Botanical Gardens \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS<\/strong>
16 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens (free and open daily); and tropical Bolz Conservatory (admission).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t American Players Theatre \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE<\/strong>
Performing timeless plays since 1978.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t House on the Rock \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

HOUSE ON THE ROCK<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Taliesin \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

TALIESIN<\/strong>
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home, studio, school and 800-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Open to tours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Pope Farm Conservancy \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

POPE FARM CONSERVANCY<\/strong>
Walk trails, enjoy wildlife, display crops and prairie restoration areas. Many visit for its sunflower fields.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t

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.<\/p>\n