One of my favorite spots in Madison! You know you are in the city but it feels like you are out in the countryside. A treasure having this wonderful arboretum in the middle of Madison. I go there often to just relax and take some time off from the routine and since spending so much time there I got to know some of the staff and became a volunteer. I participate in all kind of activities, of my favorites is the native plants sale, happening every year around mid May. This event is amazing. Make sure to be there early as plants sell out fast. If I would have to name one negative point of the Arboretum it would be that no dogs are allowed.