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Bascom Hill
1872 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706
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Bascom Hill is the iconic main quadrangle that forms the historic core of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. It is located on the opposite end of State Street from the Wisconsin State Capitol, and is named after John Bascom, former president of the University of Wisconsin.
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attractions: University of Wisconsin - Botany Garden, Wisconsin Union Theater, College Library, L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum, Wheelhouse Studios, Wisconsin Historical Society, Library Mall, Memorial Library, Geology Museum, University Theatre, restaurants: Rheta's Market, Der Rathskeller, Liz's Market, Slow Food UW, Steenbock's On Orchard, Valentia Coffee, Bombay Fast Cafe, State Street Brats, Eat the Best Pizza, Forage Kitchen
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Nearby attractions of Bascom Hill
University of Wisconsin - Botany Garden
Wisconsin Union Theater
College Library
L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum
Wheelhouse Studios
Wisconsin Historical Society
Library Mall
Memorial Library
Geology Museum
University Theatre
University of Wisconsin - Botany Garden
4.6
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Open 24 hours
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Wisconsin Union Theater
4.7
(124)
Open 24 hours
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College Library
4.4
(54)
Open 24 hours
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L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum
4.5
(43)
Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby
The Joint Custody Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Sun, Dec 28 • 6:00 PM
1222 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703
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Red Rock Madison NYE 2026
Wed, Dec 31 • 8:00 PM
222 W Gorham Street, Madison, WI 53703
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Jeopardy! Bar League is coming to Buffalo Wild Wings Monona
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 PM
6544 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716
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Nearby restaurants of Bascom Hill
Rheta's Market
Der Rathskeller
Liz's Market
Slow Food UW
Steenbock's On Orchard
Valentia Coffee
Bombay Fast Cafe
State Street Brats
Eat the Best Pizza
Forage Kitchen
Rheta's Market
4.0
(59)
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Der Rathskeller
4.0
(102)
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Liz's Market
4.1
(40)
$
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Slow Food UW
4.7
(21)
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