Madison, Wisconsin / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Madison, Wisconsin
Lakes, campus landmarks and a domed capitol shape Madison’s photo opportunities. This selection combines downtown streets with gardens and lakeside paths.
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Wisconsin State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol is the focal point of Capitol Square. Frame the dome with some of the surrounding square, then try a detail of the building from a different side.
Search Google MapsState Street
State Street connects the Capitol area with the University of Wisconsin campus. Use the street as a leading line and include shopfronts or public art for a lively urban frame.
Search Google MapsMemorial Union Terrace
The Memorial Union Terrace sits beside Lake Mendota and is known for its sunburst chairs. Include the shoreline and a chair in the same frame when the seasonal seating is set out.
Search Google MapsMonona Terrace
Monona Terrace is a convention center associated with Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision for the Lake Monona shore. Look for the curve of the building and the lakeside setting in one wide frame.
Search Google MapsThai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
At Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Thai Pavilion stands among the outdoor gardens. Photograph the pavilion with surrounding plants. Posed portraits and commercial photography require a permit.
Search Google MapsUniversity of Wisconsin Arboretum
The university arboretum contains woodland, prairie and wetland landscapes crossed by trails. Choose a trail view and use the changing vegetation to build layers from foreground to background.
Search Google MapsPicnic Point
Picnic Point is a lakeside route on the UW-Madison campus. Keep the path or shoreline in the foreground and use Lake Mendota as the open backdrop.
Search Google MapsJames Madison Park
James Madison Park gives access to Lake Mendota. Look for a clean horizon over the water, or include a little of the park in the foreground for context.
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