Third Lake Ridge Walking Tour

press release: Wild and woolly Willy Street started as a haven for 19th-century German immigrants. They made their homes, taverns, shops and churches in the unique buildings on Williamson and Jenifer streets. Learn how this area grew through the decades to become one of Madison’s most distinctive neighborhoods.

Saturday, June 27, at 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 5, at 11:00 a.m.

Starting Location: Kerr-McGhee Triangle Park, corner of Williamson and Jenifer Streets.

DETAILS FOR 2020: Reservations are required for all guests. We don’t normally require reservations; however, to make sure we can socially distance, we have capped the number of guests for each tour and reservations allow us to keep track of the numbers.

Cost: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and FREE for Madison Trust members. Learn about membership.

*Purchasing tickets online is required this season. AT THE TOUR: We are not accepting cash/check at the tour.

RESERVATIONS/TICKETS ONLINE: Under each tour description HERE, you will see a Reservations button. Click that and you will be taken to Eventbrite where you can choose your ticket and tour date. You can use a credit card, debit card or PayPal to purchase tickets with an additional fee. MTHP Members: You will also need to click the Reservations button. On Eventbrite, you will choose the Member Ticket from the drop down. Please note, you may be asked to show your membership card at the start of the tour.

Large Groups: If you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us for special arrangements prior to the tour.

Weather: We will be there rain or shine!

What to wear: Dress for the weather in comfortable shoes, as tours require standing and walking for up to 90 minutes.

We do private tours! See our Private Tours page for more information.

*Certified service dogs are always welcome. Other pets are not permitted on the tours.