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Start Location:
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089
Atwood Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 244-8505
N43° 5.5493' W89° 21.1251' |
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Hours:
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Daily, 7:30 am to 9:00 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
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Rating:
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1A
The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Bakeries ●
Nature’s Bakery
Co-op., Lazy Jane’s Bakery Annex, OR Madison Sourdough Bakery & Cafe
2. Diners ● Monty's Blue Plate
Diner
3. Golden Cinemas ● Eastwood Theater (now
Barrymore Theater)
4. Murals ●
On Wil-Mar Center, “Social
Justice”, OR “Willy Street Co-op”
5. Walk
the USA A-Z ● Letter "M"
6. 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. |
