Milwaukee & Madison: Wisconsin's Lakeside Gems

Program No. 25646RJ

On the western shore of Lake Michigan sits Milwaukee, where miles of public beaches share the waterfront with the stunning, Calatrava-designed Museum of Art and parkland whose signature events earn Milwaukee the nickname “City of Festivals.” Head into the city proper and you’ll encounter an energetic metropolis with an exciting food scene, world-class entertainment venues, charming neighborhoods and standout architecture from the city’s 19th-century boom years. Eighty miles west is the university town of Madison, situated on an isthmus bordered by three different lakes. As Wisconsin’s intellectual hub, Madison attracts the kind of cultural diversity and artistic energy that are the envy of cities 10 times its size, against a backdrop of Midwestern charm. Explore these gems with us!

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Experience Milwaukee landmarks including the Museum of Art, the Pabst Mansion and the multi-domed Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.
Enjoy a docent-led walk through Madison’s striking capitol building and explore Taliesin, the nearby home of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Delve into two icons of the Wisconsin economy, brewing and cheese-making.

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Activity Level

Keep the Pace

Walking up to four and a half miles daily over varied terrain, up to 19 miles of walking over the course of five days. Standing for up to three hours at a time. Motorcoaches are used and driving time up to 3 hours (130 miles). Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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