Attractions

Middleton is a community filled with fun and fascinating attractions. Tour a world-class brewery. Take a step back in time at the historical museum. Explore a pristine nature preserve. No matter what your interest, you’ll find something to enjoy in Middleton.


Capital Brewery

7734 Terrace Avenue
608.836.7100
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A working regional micro-brewery specializing in German lagers, with Gift Haus. Tours Friday at 3:30pm and Saturday at 1:30 and 3:30pm. Seasonal entertainment in the outdoor Bier Garten, including live music and movies.


Death’s Door Spirits

2220 Eagle Drive
608.831.1083
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High quality gin, vodka and whisky made from Wisconsin-farmed products.


Greenway Station Farmers’ Market

Greenway Station—TGI Friday's parking lot
608.824.9111

Shop for locally grown produce and freshly made products. Every Thursday 8am-1pm, May-October.


Middleton Farmers’ Market

Terrace Avenue parking lot
608.836.5559

Discover what’s in season! Every Tuesday 3-6:30pm, May-October (generally).


Middleton Historical Museum

7410 Hubbard Avenue
608.836.7614
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The building is a historical landmark built in 1867. The museum contains information, collections and artifacts donated by early settlers. Open from 1pm to 4pm Tuesdays and Saturdays from mid-April through mid-October or by appointment for group tours.


Middleton Train Depot & Museum

1811 Parmenter Street

Built in 1856, this depot was an active passenger station until 1960 and a freight depot until 1975. Today, it is listed on the National Registry and serves as a visitor welcome center and home of the Middleton Tourism Commission.


National Mustard Museum, The

7477 Hubbard Avenue
608.831.2222
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Featuring more than 5,000 jars, bottles and tubes from 50 states and more than 60 countries, the National Mustard Museum is the world’s mustard mecca. The best place on earth to taste, see and discover the fascinating world of mustard.


Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery

4823 Highway Q
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608.831.4700
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Specializing in blooming orchid plants. We complete your orchid purchase or gift education to grow it. Also featuring annuals and perennials.


Performing Arts Center

2100 Bristol Street
608.829.9834

The beautiful new Performing Arts Center at Middleton High School is a work of art fit for many types of cultural performances, presentations or meetings. A distinctive glass exterior designed by James Moravec of Potter Lawson gives way to a stunning interior featuring wood paneling and brick.


Pheasant Branch Conservancy

P.O. Box 628242
608.821.8350
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The 550-acre conservancy protects Pheasant Branch Creek, which supplies Lake Mendota with 1,800 gallons of crystal-clear water every minute. Visitors will find nature trails running throughout this oasis of pristine woods and wetlands.


Whittlesey House

6517 Elmwood Avenue

Built between 1853 and 1855.

Not open to the public.