Why visit Middleton
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 102 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include National Mustard Museum, College Hills Historic District, Frank W. Hoyt Park and Bishops Bay Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Middleton
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About Middleton
Middleton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 21,827 at the 2020 census. A suburb northwest of Madison, it is part of the Madison metropolitan area. Middleton's motto is "The Good Neighbor City."
From the Wikipedia article Middleton, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Capital City Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
6120 University Avenue, Middleton
Museums and landmarks21
College Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Residential historic district in Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin
Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Dr. Newman C. Rowley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
East End Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA
Forest Products Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
National research laboratory of the United States Forest Service
Heim Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Native American effigy mound
Herbert and Katherine Jacobs First House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Madison, Wisconsin, NRHP-listed
Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Holy Name Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Catholic high school seminary located in Madison, Wisconsin
John R. Commons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Middleton station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Railway depot in Middleton, Wisconsin
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
Frank W. Hoyt Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Park in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena Middleton
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
2616 Pleasant View Road, Middleton
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes102
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
2137 Deming Way, Middleton
Su-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-20:30
Altim Grill & Bakery
Restaurant · Azerbaijani · 1.0 mi
6615 University Avenue, Middleton
Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00
Barriques - Middleton
Cafe · Sandwich, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea · 0.8 mi
1901 Cayuga Street
Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Barriques - Old Sauk
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
8410 Old Sauk Road
Mo-Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Craftsman Table & Tap
Restaurant · American, Brunch · 0.4 mi
6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Middleton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 09:30-22:00, Su 09:30-21:00
EVP Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.8 mi
741 University Row, Madison
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-12:00
Grace Coffee Co
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Brunch, Sandwich, Salad · 0.8 mi
1824 Parmenter Street, Middleton
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Jade True Food
Restaurant · American, Brunch, Breakfast · 0.5 mi
2227 Parmenter Street, Middleton
Mo 08:00-15:00, We-Fr 08:00-15:00, Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
K-Peppers
Restaurant · Korean · 0.8 mi
1901 Cayuga Street, Middleton
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30; Mo,Sa 17:00-20:30
90 more on the map.
History
The first settlers were mostly of English descent, and they came to Middleton in the 1840s. It was called Peatville for the large quantities of peat extracted from its soil. The town was renamed Middleton when it was separated from the town of Madison in 1848. Many German settlers arrived to Middleton in the 1850s, and after the year 1880, the population was largely of German descent. The first Lutheran Church was founded in the area in 1852.
Middleton incorporated as a village in 1905 and it became a city in 1963. At the suggestion of its first postmaster, Harry Barnes, it was named after a community in Vermont.
From the History section of Middleton, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West/Middleton
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
8400 Market Street, Middleton
Churches and places of worship17
First Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First Unitarian Society of Madison
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Korean Presbyterian Church of Madison
Church · Presbyterian · 2.6 mi
6906 Colony Drive, Madison
Lutheran Church of the Living Christ
Church · Lutheran · 2.6 mi
110 North Gammon Road, Madison
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare8
Group Health Cooperative
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
8202 Excelsior Drive, Madison
UW Health Junction Road Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
451 Junction Road
Map of Middleton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.5 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 13°F | 1.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 2.0 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charmany Farm (3 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, 9 miles away.
- Madison 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Shorewood Hills 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Fitchburg 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- DeForest 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Baraboo 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Fort Atkinson 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Janesville 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Beaver Dam 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beloit 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Roscoe 53 mi southeast, 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
- Middleton Depot, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commons House, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Lutheran Middleton, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hoyt Park shelter, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- 2804 Columbia Road, College Hills Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- 7006 and 7010 Hubbard Avenue, East End Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Holy Name Seminary, Madison, Wisconsin, HueSatLum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rowley House Middleton, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacobs First House - back 01, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Forest Products Lab, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heim Mound, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4746 Lafayette Drive, University Hill Farms Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Thorstrand Magnus Swenson House, Madison Wisconsin, Charles B. O'Hare., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Ashton Wisconsin, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Larkin St. and Plymouth Cir., Sunset Hills HD, Madison, WI, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- 1124 Oak Way, Shorewood Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Dr. Charles and Judith Heidelberger House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
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