Location: Waunakee
Top Things to do in Waunakee
What to do and see in Waunakee, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Waunakee /wɔːˈnə.kiːˈ/ is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States (est. 1870). The population was 12,097 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Waunakee bills itself as "The Only Waunakee in the World." The village was named as #78 in CNN Money's "Top 100 Best Places to Live" for small towns in 2009.
Restaurants in Waunakee
1. National Mustard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
The National Mustard Museum is home to the world's largest collection of prepared mustards and mustard memorabilia. Tour our museum or sample any of our 500 mustards in the gift shop. Admission is free!
Reviewed By heike0range - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This place is a must, even if you do not like mustard. It has a very wide variety of products and samples are available to taste as well as buy. Downstairs is a museum to mustard .... yes you have to have a look ....even if just for the experience.
2. Governor Nelson State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By heater_12 - Waunakee, Wisconsin
The park has a people beach with shelters, separate dog beach/swim area, boat launch/fish cleaning station, and a variety of different hiking trails. We picnic here, hike, swim, get the dogs out, and I personally like to use the park for trail runs through the woods and prairie. Lot's of elevation changes back in the woods so bring your hill legs!
3. Mousehouse Cheesehaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By dkoscher - Mishawaka, Indiana
Our family enjoyed our quick stop at the Mousehouse Cheesehaus. We purchased the aged asiago cheese spread, an assortment of fudge, and caramels. Everything was delicious. The caramels are the best I have ever had! They also have cute gifts.
4. Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Gasunflower
This shop was filled with Wisconsin souvenirs, liquors, an assortment of jams and jellies, and refrigerated cases of cheese galore, both gourmet and standard. I bought the 7-yr aged sharp cheddar cheese, Provolone, and Pepper Jack Cheese. Can't wait to return home to prepare cheese toast in the mornings.
5. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
One of Madison's most popular attractions, this oasis of green includes a sunken garden, perennial garden, rose garden, rock garden, herb garden, wildflower garden and a tropical conservatory.
Reviewed By 123cherylz - Madison, Wisconsin
We love it and got married there in 1976. Beautiful gardens with labeled plants, wonderful walkways and a shuttle tour. Really enjoyed Butterflies and Blooms, Holiday Flowers and model train show. Beautiful Thai Pavilian, etc. Well worth your time.
6. Betty Lou Cruises
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By CaseyfromBoston - Home Usa
Decent view of a nice lake and nice homes on it, with the Capitol dome on the horizon. But really nothing special as food on board is average, boat is cramped for space, and the whole thing pretty expensive for what it is.
7. Wisconsin State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The majestic Roman Renaissance-style State Capitol has the only granite dome in the U.S. and inside has over 40 different types of stone from around the world as well as murals and handmade furniture. The observation deck, open in the summer, offers views of the city and surrounding lakes. Capitol Square plays host to state events throughout the year including Farmers Markets and Folk Festivals.
Reviewed By NWRob - Malvern, Pennsylvania
This State Capitol is stunningly beautiful. It has beautiful grounds, marble flooring and columns, stately governor’s office, senate, assembly and Supreme Court rooms, and, best off all, protesters who have gathered every day since Scott Walker’s election in 2011. They sing protest songs at noon every single day! What’s not to love?
8. Pink Elephant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Grmamax2 - DeForest, Wisconsin
The pink elephant is a fun photo for all ages. Hang out with the pink elephant and get pics, then drive across the interstate to get pics with Sassy the Cow.
9. Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Karen N
This conservancy has several groomed trails that are great for walking, biking, and running. They take you through a variety of forest, prairie, creeks, etc. Run completely by volunteers, it is maintained extremely well. You can park at the Middleton City park-Orchid park and then pick up the trails from there or go to the Branch Street trail head for a different set of trails. Another good place to enter is to park at Parisi park and enter near there. Maps for the trails are available on the Conservancy's website. The trails are accessible in winter as well as summer/spring/fall but come prepared with boots for snow as they are not groomed.
10. Drumlin Ridge Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Silver-Ingot - Sarasota, Florida
Visiting family in the area and wanted to visit this new Wisconsin winery. Beautiful tasting area, indoor sitting area, gift shop and outdoor sitting area. Very nice tour and great conversation with the owner, David. We purchased (2) glasses of Pinot Gris and sat outside, enjoyed the sitting area by the outdoor fireplace with a great view of one of the vineyards. We will be back!
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