Verona, Wisconsin
Verona is a city of 15,232 people in Dane County, Wisconsin, founded in 1921.
Why visit Verona
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Verona Downtown Farmers Market, Badger Mill Hill, Holy Name Seminary and John Mann House.
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 Verona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Verona
Verona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 14,030 at the 2020 census. The city is located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown Madison within the Town of Verona. It is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Verona, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Verona Downtown Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.4 mi
101 West Railroad Street, Verona
We 15:00-18:30
Museums and landmarks7
Holy Name Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Catholic high school seminary located in Madison, Wisconsin
John Mann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States
Paoli Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
Thompson Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Thompson Park is located at the intersection of Thompson Street and Edward Street, on Verona’s west side. Facilities include a picnic...
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Alice Good
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
300 South Main Street
Tu-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 08:00-14:00
Chang Jiang
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
1017 North Edge Trail, Verona
Su 11:30-21:30; Mo closed; Tu-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30
Dragon City
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
600 West Verona Avenue, Verona
Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:30
Grace Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
150 West End Circle
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 0.9 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 · 2.0 mi
958 Liberty Drive, Verona
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Paddy Mac's Neighborhood Pub & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Bar And Grill · 0.4 mi
608A West Verona Avenue, Verona
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Rising Sons Lao & Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Local, Thai · 0.4 mi
600 West Verona Avenue, Verona
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 16:00-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
147 West End Circle, Verona
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa,Su 06:00-20:00
Yeeshan Asian Eatery
Restaurant · Asian
507 West Verona Avenue, Verona
Mo-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:30
Orchard
Restaurant · American, Regional · 0.9 mi
881 West Verona Avenue
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-16:00
41 more on the map.
History
The town was named for Verona, New York. It was incorporated as a village in 1921 and as a city in 1978.
Verona used to be home to the Dane County Insane Asylum which opened in 1882, closed in 1973, and was demolished in 2006. It was previously a poor farm for people who needed care due to old age, blindness, disease, deformity, loss of limbs and insanity.
The area was also the site of a small leper colony sometime between 1890 and 1910. It is now a dog park.
From the History section of Verona, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare5
UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Hospital · 2.0 mi
8102 Wellness Way, Madison
Map of Verona
190 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 (6 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, 15 miles away.
- Fitchburg 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Middleton 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Madison 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Oregon 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Stoughton 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- DeForest 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Sun Prairie 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Monroe 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Janesville 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Baraboo 34 mi north, about 55 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
- Verona WI public library, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Verona Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Salem United Church of Christ Verona, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- State Bank of Cross Plains Verona Office - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mobil™ Verona - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. Andrew Catholic Church Verona, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Redeemer Bible Fellowship Church Verona, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial Baptist Church Verona, Wis - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Verona Area High School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Verona High School Football Stadium - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Verona Fire Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Looking north on Lincoln Street toward East Verona Avenue (53941496644), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Verona Fire Station - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Verona CulversDet fall99, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Verona CulversDet fall99 Outlet, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- St. James Lutheran Church Verona, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Farm West of Verona - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- John Mann House, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Name Seminary, Madison, Wisconsin, HueSatLum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Mills, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. James Lutheran Church 03, Chris Rycroft, CC BY 2.0
- Klassik Tavern - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Michael's Frozen Custard (Closed) - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wildcat Lanes - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Edelweiss Cheese Shop - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dreger Law Office - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Advance Auto Parts - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- World Of Variety - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- J.H.B. Matts House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- MILLER ^ SONS Supermarket - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. Vincent De Paul Store - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- J.H.B. Matts House - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. James Lutheran Church 02, Chris Rycroft, CC BY 2.0
- The Sow's Ear (53941166196), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sugar River United Methodist Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Holiday Inn Express® - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Kismet Books (53941166266), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sugar River United Methodist Church - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Cahoots Bar ^ Grill - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Montes Grill ^ Pub - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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