Vilas Neighborhood Walking Tour

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Lake Wingra: Homes, History & Mounds

Experienced how the historically unique Vilas Neighborhood has it all, from Indian Mounds and the popular Vilas Park to architecture ranging from Prairie and Queen Anne to Tudor and Georgian Revival. Rising up a hill from wetlands and Lake Wingra, the Vilas Neighborhood (originally called Wingra Park) developed as one of Madison’s first residential suburbs as the city expanded. Learn what was destroyed and what was preserved as new homes went up. Over 130 years later, the neighborhood retains its unique aspects and continues to bustle with liveliness.

Meet: At the intersection of Garfield, Grant and Drake Streets (across from Vilas Park)

After the Tour: Stop in at Bloom Bake Shop, 1851 Monroe St., after the tour for one complimentary treat or pastry

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

*We can't get away from all the fees, but with this move to Ticket Tailor they will be much lower. You will notice that the booking fee (ticketing site fee) and transaction fee (credit card fee) are included in the ticket price. As a small nonprofit, events such as this are a fundraiser and incorporating in fees helps us continue these informative and enjoyable tours.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

Weather: We will be there rain or shine! See our website for cancellation exceptions.

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