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ONLY IN OREGON WISCONSIN
With a thriving historic downtown cutely arranged around a vibrant commons and yet only 9 miles down Highway 14 from Madison, the fastest growing city in Wisconsin, Oregon is worlds away from feeling
like an extension of suburban sprawl.
(Bicentennial Park pictured above)
Like so many towns in Dane County, Oregon has seen explosive growth due to its' proximity to the state's 2nd biggest economic engine, Madison. Despite the influx of new residents this town of almost 12,000 has retained much of its' late 19th century character with much of the suburban type, housing development filling in nearby farm lands. While Oregon is not on the Chain of Lakes there are so many outdoor attractions in and around the downtown that make this town truly double daytrip worthy.
Places to visit on your Daytrip to Oregon
Over the years Lakes Edition journalists have covered attractions, places to eat, and shops in Oregon and much more. Below are some of just a few of our favorites. Please enjoy!
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BICENTENNIAL PARK
845 Highway MM, Oregon
A true off-the-beaten path green space. It is not a shame that more people don't visit this 20 acre woods just southeast of Oregon on County Highway MM. Much of the trail is about elevation, though easy to moderate for basic hiking depending on the season.
DEER PARK BUDDHIST TEMPLE
4548 Schneider Drive, Oregon
Phone Number (608) 835-5572
At the time of its construction in 2008 The Deer Park Tibetan Buddhist Temple was the largest of its' kind outside of Asia. A holy place also near and dear to the famous spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama as his best friend Geshe Sopa was head of the temple until he passed away in 2019. Deer Park grounds and temple are open to the public but check for times and days on their
website.
(Photo provided courtesy of the County of Dane)
ANDERSON COUNTY PARK
914 Union Road, Town of Oregon
By far the largest park in the area, this diverse 300 acre green space of woodland, prairies, and agricultural fields is worth a half-day of exploring and packing a lunch..
The park is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. Larger groups requesting a guided tour should call for an appointment.
CAMBODIAN BUDDHIST TEMPLE
1848 County Highway MM, Fitchburg
The address is technically in neighboring Fitchburg but this gem of Cambodian spiritual archiecture is just east of Oregon not far from the HWY 14 underpass. A visit to the grounds transports you to Southeast Asia, no passport required. Phone number (608) 835-8136.
OREGON ROTARY TRAIL
Off County Highway D and Fish Hatchery Road
Oregon Rotary Trail runs 3.2 miles west of the village, within Oregon Township. A short path links it to Keller Alpine Meadows Park in the village of Oregon. Inside the park, trail-goers take a 2-mile path in a large circle that leads back to the park entrance. With a return trip on the Oregon Rotary Trail, the entire ride is 8.6 miles long.
Several hills and ridges are included in the route, with some fairly steep climbs.
14 ARTISTS SOUTH
For over twenty years 14 Artists South has hosted studio tours of artisans, painters, sculptors living around US Highway 14. The collective had no permanent home until recently. 14 Artists South has found the perfect space right in downtown Oregon in the old water tower building on the square. Want to support local during the holiday season this is great destination to find a great gift or gifts.
In 2023 the non-profit artist organization opened a dedicated physical space for member artists to showcase and sell their work. The 14 Artists South gallery is located right in downtown Oregon at the foot of the town's iconic water tower. Missed a show put on by 14 South? The new gallery, located at 134 Janesville Street, is the place to find great art works all year Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am - 2 pm.
CARANDALE FRUIT FARM
A famous, weekend family destination for strawberry picking this farm established in 1969 is all about berries. There are Aronia berries, gooseberries, blackberries, elderberries, Saskatoon for starters.
There are also Concord grapes, plums, pears and cherries to choose from. At Carandale strawberries are what they are most famous for, and the only fruit that visitors can pick. Open until early September.
THE OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Libraries are the community hub and resource for any prosperous town. Librarians are a wealth of information about all things local. A trip to a library is to connect with the heart of town. The new 2024 library is 3x larger (10,000 sqft.) than the old one. features sustainability initiatives like roof mounted solar panels, geothermal, and native species gardens. Inside spaces include study rooms, a conference room, and a makerspace. For vacationers (i.e.): IL ID and vacation address here, can secure a library card based on IL address on driver license. The vacation address is put on the issued Oregon Public Library card.
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