A horticultural teaching garden managed by the University of Wisconsin Department of Horticulture. The mission of the Garden is to provide outdoor instructional and laboratory facilities for a broad range of disciplines in horticulture, landscape architecture, and related areas of interest.
620 Babcock Dr (Observatory Drive) Madison , WI 53706 United States
Worth a trip if you are at Babcock Ice Cream .
This 2.5-acre horticultural teaching garden offers an ever-changing panorama of herbaceous (and bodacious!) ornamentals. Look for wedding nuptials here on weekends. Read more
Beautiful, small garden but very much worth repeat visits!
It's a wonderful place for reflection or a nice nap! :)
Summer is pretty
This is a beautiful spot to get married in the spring, summer, or fall.
Incredible free garden with beautiful outdoor displays. The indoor garden is also great, it does have a small fee though. Make sure to go to the Thai garden it is amazing. - Alexander Olcott
Take a break in this gorgeous sanctuary located away from buildings and traffic. Trivia: The women's tennis courts were situated here in the 1950s. - UW-Madison
For my money (free Saturday mornings) this is a great getaway from the Wisconsin winter. - Bradd Piontek
The Orange Chocolate Chip ice cream is amazing! - Heather Mumm
Enjoy the Lakeshore Path and relax and the Union Terrace for some ice cream on the patio while enjoying wonderful summertime views of the lake! - Bree Decker
Such a beautiful area to see, especially in the summer. - Melissa Fabina