Olbrich Botanical Gardens are a Madison, Wisconsin, highlight. Established in 1952 by Michael Olbrich, the gardens contain a number of open-air sections and a closed conservatory. Among the themed garden areas is the traditional English Sunken Garden, which has manicured hedges and a reflecting pool, as well as the rock, meadow, and rose gardens.

Perhaps the most important feature of the outdoor section is the Thai Garden, which is home to one of only four Thai pavilions outside Thailand and the only one of its kind in the continental United States. The Bolz Conservatory is Olbrich’s newest addition, a massive glass pyramid with more than 750 plants from hundreds of species.

Address: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, Phone: 608-246-4550

Madison events:
- Taste of Madison - Every Labor Day Weekend, August 30-31, 2025
- Great Taste of the Midwest - Every second Saturday in August, August 9th, 2025
- Brat Fest - Every Memorial Day Weekend

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