The Top 20 Attractions around Waunakee
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Waunakee. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Waunakee is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …
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Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail spans 1.4 miles through the wooded Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor. This two-lane, paved trail features benches, streams, and a nice city getaway for hikers, bikers, and dogs on leashes.
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Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.
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The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).
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Around 2,000 years ago, local inhabitants initiated the burial of their dead in the sacred mounds that scatter across the Point. At one time, Picnic Point boasted seven mounds, but …
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