Directions to Olbrich Gardens:
3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin  53704

Directions to the Gardens:

  • By Bike:
    Olbrich Gardens is located just 800' from the Isthmus Bike Path.
  • By Bus:
    Madison's Metro 3 or 38 Routes drops you off in front of the Gardens.  The Madison Metro Bus System offers convenient means for reaching all areas of the city. The Madison Metro Visitors Pass allows unlimited fixed
    route bus rides for just $3 per day. Visitor passes can be purchased at Madison Metro, 1101 East Washington Avenue.

 

  • From Downtown Madison
    Travel outbound East Washington to Fair Oaks Avenue.  Turn right.  Continue on Fair Oaks to the second stoplight, Atwood Avenue.  Turn left.  Travel 1/4 mile.  The Gardens are on the left side of the street.
  • From Middleton
    Take Hwy 12 & 18 East.  Exit onto Monona Drive.  Take Monona Drive around the lake to Olbrich Botanical Gardens; approximately 4 miles.  (Monona Drive becomes Atwood Avenue as it curves around Lake Monona.)

    Or, Take Hwy M eastbound.  Turn right onto Hwy 113.  Turn right onto Packers Avenue to Highway 30.  Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue.  Continue on Fair Oaks to the second stoplight, Atwood Avenue.  Turn left.  Travel 1/4 mile.  The Gardens are on the left side of the street.
  • From the Southeast Via 90 (Chicago, Beloit, Janesville):
    Take the Hwy 12 & 18 exit to Madison.  Exit onto Monona Drive.  Take Monona Drive around the lake to Olbrich Botanical Gardens; approximately 4 miles.  (Monona Drive becomes Atwood Avenue as it curves around Lake Monona.)
  • From the East via 94 (Milwaukee):
    As you approach the city, follow Hwy 30 into Madison.  Take the Fair Oaks Avenue exit, turning left onto Fair Oaks at end of exit.  Travel Fair Oaks Avenue to the intersection with Atwood Avenue (stop light).  Turn left onto Atwood Avenue, travel approximately 1/4 mile.  The Gardens will be on your left.
  • From the North via 90/94 (Minneapolis, LaCrosse, Wausau, Stevens Point, Portage):
    As you approach the city, follow Hwy 30 into Madison.  Take the Fair Oaks Avenue exit, turning left onto Fair Oaks at end of exit.  Travel Fair Oaks Avenue to the intersection with Atwood Avenue (stop light).  Turn left onto Atwood Avenue, travel approximately 1/4 mile.  The Gardens will be on your left.

Parking
Olbrich Botanical Gardens offers free parking for visitors.  Buses should please park to the rear of the parking lot, except when loading passengers.