Allen Centennial Gardens
The Allen Centennial Garden is a free public garden on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. You can find it in Madison. Its history begins in 1897.
A garden inside Madison
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Madison
Allen Centennial Gardens is inside Madison, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 73 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1897
Allen Centennial Gardens dates from 1897. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Allen Centennial Gardens
The Allen Centennial Garden is a free public garden on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The grounds feature the Agricultural Dean's House, a brick Queen Anne-style home built in 1896, and the home of the first four deans of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. In 1984 the house itself was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 2 acres
- Established
- 1897
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1984) · listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places (1989)
Where to base yourself for Allen Centennial Gardens
The first towns with rooms are Madison (97) and Middleton (11).
- 1Camp Randall Stadium
- 2Kohl Center
- 3Henry Vilas Zoo
- 4Ice Age Trail
- 5Overture Center for the Arts
- 6Elvehjem Museum of Art
- 7Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- 8National Mustard Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allen Centennial Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | in town | — | 97 83 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 286,233 | $373K | C |
| Middleton | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 23,115 | $484K | B |
| Monona | 4 mi east | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 8,664 | $428K | C− |
| Fitchburg | 6 mi south | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 34,615 | $417K | C+ |
| Waunakee | 7 mi north | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 16,411 | $516K | A |
| Verona | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 16,821 | $420K | A |
| Sun Prairie | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 39,227 | $366K | B− |
| Burke | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 3,089 | $369K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Allen Centennial Gardens
Also within 30 miles are these.
1in town Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaKohl Center
3in town Zoo & aquariumHenry Vilas Zoo
429 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail
5in town MuseumOverture Center for the Arts
6in town MuseumElvehjem Museum of Art
74 mi GardenOlbrich Botanical Gardens
85 mi MuseumNational Mustard MuseumPhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Henry Vilas Zoo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Overture Center for the Arts: Chief-O of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Elvehjem Museum of Art: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Chief-O at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Mustard Museum: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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Allen Centennial Gardens: what to know
Is Allen Centennial Gardens in Madison?
Yes. It’s inside Madison, WI.
When is the best time to visit Allen Centennial Gardens?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Allen Centennial Gardens from Milwaukee?
About 73 miles east of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Allen Centennial Gardens?
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Allen Centennial Gardens?
Madison (in town, 97 places to stay), Middleton (5 mi, 11 places to stay) and Monona (4 mi, 7 places to stay).
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