Best options in Madison for 7 popular outdoor activities

Beach: B.B. Clarke Beach Park

- Rating: 3.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 835 Spaight St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Parks, Beaches, Playgrounds
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Boating: Wingra Boats

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 824 Knickerbocker St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Paddleboarding, Boating, Rafting/Kayaking
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Fishing: Fishing Guide Service / Fishing Charters with Capt. Joe Okada

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fishing
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Hiking: University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1207 Seminole Hwy Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Hiking, Botanical Gardens
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Botanical Gardens: Olbrich Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.6/5 (188 reviews)
- Address: 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Botanical Gardens
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Disc Golf: Glide Disc Golf

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4222 Milwaukee St. Ste 7 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sporting Goods, Disc Golf
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Park: UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve

- Rating: 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2003 University Bay Drive Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Lakes
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 170 metros.

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