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Start Location:
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Best Western Inn on the Park (bellhop station)
22 S. Carroll Street
Madison, Wisconsin
NOTE: Bellhops can be very busy;
please be courteous. |
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Hours:
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Daily, dawn to dusk |
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Rating:
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1+, some hills
(Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)
Strollers and
wheelchairs may have some difficulty. |
Special
Programs:
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1.
America's Artistic Heritage ●
Overture Center for the Arts
2. America's Firehouses ● Madison Fire
Station #1
3. Authors & Literary Landmarks ● Thornton Wilder
birthplace - 140 Langdon Street. House no longer exists.
4. Celebrate America's Gardens ●
Period Garden Park
5. Historic Churches ● Shaare Shomaim
Synagogue OR Grace Episcopal Church
6. Hooray for Hollywood ● "Public
Enemies" American Exchange Bank (East Washington Av at Pinckney St)
7. Liberty Bell Replica ● In Capitol
8. Museum Walk ● Wisconsin Historical
Society Museum OR Wisconsin Veterans Museum
9. State Capital
10. Veteran Memorial ● Hans Christian
Heg
11. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "M"
12. Wisconsin Counties
● Dane County |
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Directions:
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From I-90 exit west on
Hwy US 12/18 and proceed west to John Nolen Dr. At the fifth traffic light on
John Nolen, turn left on Broom St. Proceed to third light and turn right on W.
Washington Ave. to the Capitol Square. Turn right on Carroll St. to next
corner. Hotel is on the right.
NOTE: Ask bellman for the Start Box; remember that they may be very busy.
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Parking:
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Hotel parking may be limited. There is a
parking charge unless you are a registered
guest. Five public parking ramps are within two blocks of the Capital Square.
If you are driving an RV or other large vehicle, you might want to check
with the contact person for parking information. |
| Description: |
Route includes the State
Capitol which houses the State Supreme Court, Monona Terrace Convention Center,
University of Wisconsin campus, Lake Monona, and a walk
along the shoreline of Lake Mendota. Route also passes the birthplace of
Thornton Wilder. The trail is on paved city sidewalks and a gravel path. There
are several gradual hills. |
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Award:
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"B" award is a pin depicting the University
and the Capitol on the Isthmus between the lakes. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
$5.00 Credit and Award
Free No Award or Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets welcome but must be kept
on a leash and are not allowed in buildings. |
| Contact: |
Jerry
Wilson
(608) 873-7774
500 Harding Street
Stoughton, WI 53589 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
Menominee River Volkssport Club, the AVA, and starting point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
