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Start Location:
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089
Atwood Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 244-8505 |
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Hours:
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Daily, 7:00 am to 10 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
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Rating:
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1 (Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)
The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. |
Special
Programs:
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1. America's
Artistic Heritage ● Broom Street Theater OR Barrymore Theater
2. America's
Firehouses ● Fire Station #3
3. Authors &
Literary Landmarks ● "Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas
Stations" by James Draeger and Mark Speltz
4. Carnegie
Libraries ● 1249 Williamson St (was a Carnegie Branch Library now Yahara
Builders Inc)
5. Celebrate America's Gardens ● Olbrich
Botanical Gardens
6. Native American Culture ● Sculpture by
Ho-Chunk artist Harry Whitehorse
7. Railroad Heritage ● Soo Line Railroad
8. Riverwalk America ● Yahara River
9. Veteran Memorial ●
Memorial to Lt. Gerald Stull USAF
10. Walk
the USA A-Z ● Letter "M"
11. Wisconsin Counties ● Dane County |
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Directions:
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 From
I-90 take Hwy 30 exit and go west to N. Fair Oaks Ave. exit. Turn left (south
under Hwy 30) onto Fair Oaks. Go right at second light onto Atwood Ave.
(approximately 3/4 mile). Monty's is on the left (about 1/2 mile). |
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Parking:
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There is 2-hour meter parking
1/2 block from Monty's on Atwood or free unlimited street parking in the
neighborhood north (Rusk St. or Linden Ave). |
| Description: |
The walk follows
the Isthmus and Yahara River Parkway through one of Madison's earliest
neighborhoods, the first city park, shoreline Indian mounds and Olbrich
Botanical Gardens. A portion of the route is on an abandoned rail bed. |
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Award:
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"B" awards are available. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
$5.00 Credit and Award
Free No Award or Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets welcome but must be kept
on a leash and are not allowed in buildings or the Botanical Gardens.
Some of the parks have restrictions but alternate routes are available. |
| Contact: |
Karen Reger
(608) 244-6583
1926 Shelley Lane
Madison, WI 53704 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
Menominee River Volkssport Club, the AVA, and starting point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
