Why visit Fitchburg
Townapedia lists 98 museums and landmarks, 204 parks and trails, 146 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Fitchburg 18, Fitchburg Center Farmers' Market, Agricultural Engineering Building and Agricultural Heating Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Fitchburg
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About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census. The Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates the population has grown to 37,220 as of January 1, 2026.[1]
From the Wikipedia article Fitchburg, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Fitchburg Center Farmers' Market
Farm and orchard · 1.3 mi
5511 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg
Th 15:00-18:00
Oregon Farmers' Market
Farm and orchard · 3.9 mi
131 West Richards Road, Oregon
Tu 14:00-18:00
South Madison Farmers' Market - Monday
Farm and orchard · 4.1 mi
2500 Rimrock Road, Madison
Mo 14:00-18:00
South Madison Farmers' Market - Sunday
Farm and orchard · 4.7 mi
1602 South Park Street, Madison
Su 11:00-15:00, Tu 14:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks98
Agricultural Engineering Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic building on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Agricultural Heating Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
United States historic place
Agriculture Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Lecture hall
Allen Centennial Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
United States historic place
American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
United States historic place in Madison, Wisconsin
August Cornelius Larson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Madison, Wisconsin, listed on the NRHP
Bascom Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Main quadrangle of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus
Baskerville Apartment Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Apartment building in Madison, Wisconsin
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Brittingham Boathouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Boathouse in Madison, Wisconsin
Camp Randall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Madison, Wisconsin
Cardinal Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Hotel in Madison, United States of America
Carrie Pierce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
House in Madison, Wisconsin, United States
86 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds204
Odana Hills Golf Course
Golf course · 4.5 mi
4635 Odana Road, Madison
Apr 1-Nov 24: Mo-Fr 06:00-sunset, PH,Sa,Su 05:30-sunset; Nov 24-Apr 1 off
192 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes146
Taqueria El Jalapeño
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.9 mi
Mexican restaurant offering tacos and entrees
1318 South Midvale Boulevard, Madison
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Casa Zaragoza
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.4 mi
1824 South Park Street
Fr-Su 11:00-02:00; Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
Everly
Diner · American · 4.9 mi
2701 Monroe Street, Madison
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Fairchild
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Pasta · 5.0 mi
2611 Monroe Street, Madison
We-Su 16:00-21:00
Friends Applaud
Restaurant · Raclette, Fish · 4.7 mi
1602 Gilson Street
We-Sa 10:00-15:00,17:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-14:00
Luigi's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.9 mi
515 South Midvale Boulevard, Madison
Su-Th 15:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Madison Chocolate Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 4.7 mi
729 Glenway Street, Madison
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 4.9 mi
611 Hometown Circle, Verona
Mo-We 10:30-21:00; Th-Su 10:30-22:00
North and South Seafood & Smokehouse
Restaurant · Seafood, Barbecue · 4.3 mi
958 Liberty Drive, Verona
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Oasis Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Soup, Salad · 1.0 mi
2690 Research Park Drive East, Fitchburg
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
134 more on the map.
History
John Stoner began farming in what would become Fitchburg in 1837. Immigrant brothers William, George and Joseph Vroman from the Netherlands are claimed to be the first permanent settlers in 1839. Established as the Town of Greenfield in 1847, the name was changed to Fitchburg in 1853 to avoid confusion with Greenfield, Milwaukee County. The name Fitchburg was chosen by Ebenezer Brigham, after Fitchburg, Massachusetts. A significant number of Irish families settled in Fitchburg as well.
As the city of Madison began to encroach upon the town of Fitchburg via annexation, the town pursued incorporation as a city to halt Madison's expansion into the town. The fight to allow incorporation ultimately went to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Fitchburg. Fitchburg then incorporated as a city on April 26, 1983.
On October 31, 2022, the remaining disconnected parts of the Town of Madison were absorbed into the cities of Madison and Fitchburg. The dissolution finalized a cooperative boundary plan agreed upon by the three municipalities in 2003 to end decades of annexation disputes and orderly transition services.
From the History section of Fitchburg, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
Churches and places of worship37
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Healthcare22
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.9 mi
1313 Fish Hatchery Road
GHC-SCW Hatchery Hill Clinic Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
Map of Fitchburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Uw Arboretum - Madison (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dane County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Madison 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- DeForest 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Baraboo 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Beloit 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Roscoe 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beaver Dam 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Machesney Park 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Freeport 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Loves Park 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rockford 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fitchburg City Hall - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fitchburg Farm - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fitchburg Public Library - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fitchburg Police Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fitchburg Community ^ Senior Center - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 2011 Fitchburg Days - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 2009 Fitchburg Days - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Ely House, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiram Smith Hall and Annex, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nicholas Haight farmhouse, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Agricultural Dean's House Madison, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madison, Wisconsin Dec04 IMG 2848, Unknown author, CC BY 2.0
- Hotel Loraine, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Arthur B. Braley House, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old U.S. Forest Products Lab, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dairy Barn, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brittingham Boathouse, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Mall, University of Wisconsin, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BascomHill, Unknown author, Public domain
- Lathrop Hall, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio (30), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio (29), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Skyline - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Philips - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Madison Skyline - panoramio (6), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Barn and Silo Though the Trees - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Library Leif, Leif, CC BY 4.0
- 101.5 WIBA FM ^ 1310 AM Transmitters - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- La Petite Acdemy ^ Hatchery School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Veranda Restaurant and Wine Bar - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Madison NHI NEPA Maze go orange (27520921328), Federal Highway Administration, CC BY 2.0
- Oscar Mayer Observatory - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Farm North of Oregon - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Line - panoramio (101), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Line - panoramio (100), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Church at Christ Memorial 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Sizzler - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Church at Christ Memorial 2 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Lisa's Pizza - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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