Touring the Lost City (tour 2)

Schedule

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum | Madison, WI

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Join a naturalist to visit and learn about the Lost City, the site of the failed Lake Forest development that is now part of the Arboretum.
About this Event

In the 1920s, developers planned a "Venice of the North," to be called Lake Forest. That land is now part of the Arboretum. Hike to the site of the failed subdivision, discovering construction remnants along the way. Tour entails stepping over obstacles. Free, space is limited. Advance registration is required and opens October 1. Registration closes October 29 or when full. Meet at the Visitor Center. See also October 26 tour.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, United States

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