At a glance
#3 of 33 Tourist attractions in MadisonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★87%
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4 ★9%
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3 ★3%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Picnic Point?
- Picnic Point is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 516 reviews.
- How does Picnic Point rank in Madison?
- Picnic Point is #3 of 33 Tourist attractions in Madison by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Picnic Point located?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705 — 3.4 km from the center of Madison.
- How can I contact Picnic Point?
- Website: lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu
Amazing family spot in our state capitol! Beautiful peaceful. Lots of wildlife that is happy to see you there .
Beautiful upland surrounded by lakes and nature . The sunset is amazing.
Beautiful upland surrounded by lakes and nature . The sunset is amazing.
Very beautiful walk!!! We parked further away and I was a nice hike!
A short walk/hike onto a small peninsula out on the water of lake Mendota. At the end of the trail you can find really great views of the city.
Beautiful hike! There is a slight incline and a mostly gravelly path, but overall, pretty easygoing. Very scenic, as it is located near Lake Mendota, and you can see the Capitol Building by looking out over the lake. The hike isn't very long so we did it a couple of times. There is a nice, beach-like area right on the lake where you can just sit and relax (we did not come prepared for that, so I would suggest bringing a beach towel or chair to sit on) and the view at the end of the hike is gorgeous! It overlooks the deep lake and there are a few nice little rows of stone to sit on. Definitely would want to hike here again! Five stars!
A superb place for a sunrise. On the way to picnic point, you will also find an overlook for a view of the capitol.
A beautiful site at the end of a beautiful hike. Scenic gathering circle and firepit located well into the lake/nature preserve. Well worth a walk to take it in even if no event is planned.
As someone from out of state, this is one of my favorite spots in Madison so far! It’s beautiful and a great place to have a picnic or gather around the campfire with friends. There are plenty of fire pits along the trail. As for the view, it is stunning. There’s a small beach on one side and a great view of the city on the other. Honestly, the only downside was the bugs. Highly recommend!
Amazing run from Shorewood Hills to Picnic Point. Loved the brief run through the neighborhood before diving into a trail run along the lake to Picnic Point. Plenty of spots to stop & enjoy the view along this trail.
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