The memorial fountain honors Annie Stewart (1867-1905), who suffered from depression and who…read moreeventually took her own life. A few months later, Annie's mother passed away, leaving a $2000 bequest to the Madison Park & Pleasure Drive Association for the creation of a drinking fountain in Annie's honor. The will specified that Annie's name had to be prominently engraved on the drinking fountain and that it should be built at a suitable location in Madison as a memorial to her daughter. The fountain features a 12-foot-diameter white concrete circular basin. Dolphins and sea nymphs rest on an elevated platform in the center of the basin. Tiny tritons around the perimeter of the circular basin drained water into smaller basins with drinking faucets using their conch shells. White marble was used to cut the figures in the middle. After the fountain's construction was finished in late 1924, it was dedicated in 1925. Unfortunately, the fountain has been damaged by vandals and is not in very good condition. It's a shame there are people who do such negative things. Do stop by and think about this young girl and what her mother has done to remember her. Just to to the south is an Eagle effigy Indian mound, one of the only remaining mound from a group of seven or eight built by Native American people on this small hilltop overlooking Lake Wingra. [Review 20696 overall - 266 in Wisconsin - 1677 of 2023.]

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." - George Carlin (1937-2008)…read more I'll give people credit but not this one. The people who tore down this statue were idiots. Hans Christian Heg was a Norwegian American abolitionist, journalist, anti-slavery activist, politician and soldier. He settled in Wisconsin and is best known as the colonel who commanded the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment on the Union side in the American Civil War. He died of the wounds he received at the Battle of Chickamauga. The Battle of Chickamauga was fought on September 19-20, 1863. It was the first major battle of the war fought in Georgia, the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater, and involved the second-highest number of casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg. The Union suffered 17,170 casualties and losses, the Confederates had 18,454. Heg died fighting for the Union against slavery. Yet the rioters in June 2020 tore down the statue and threw it into a lake. Some people. Thankfully, the Wisconsin state government restored and reinstalled the original in September 2021. As well, someone was charged with the tcrime and sentenced to two years in prison. [Review 17182 overall - 193 in Wisconsin - 699 of 2022.]

Pinkie the Pink Elephant is a must-do stop for our crew every year…read more It's become a fun little tradition with the kids and grandkids. This quirky Wisconsin oddity makes for a perfect 5-minute stop and a couple of goofy photos. Quick, cute, and always good for a smile.

The Pink Elephant is a fun side stop to break up a long road trip. My husband and I saw this on a…read morewebsite and made a special trip there on our way to Minnesota. After we fueled up at the Shell station, we took pictures with the giant Pink Elephant. There is even a selfie stand to assist with picture taking. I highly recommend Pink Elephant for all travelers!

Modest not-for-profit gallery with rotating shows, no admission charge. I came specifically to see…read moreLaura Easey Jones, an artist who teaches courses for Milwaukee Recreation. Her work was tastefully mounted in a bright comfortable room, easily viewed, and if I had the money, I think easily purchased. Five other artists were currently being featured, exhibits are regularly changed. They also offer various art classes, they have a small but effulgent gift shop. Convenient parking on the side and in front of the building. The terrier who greeted me on entry was friendly but not a very good tour guide. https://www.beloitartcenter.com/gallery-exhibits

This place is awesome :). The quality of the space is surprisingly big city vibes. Amazing talent…read moreand very friendly people.