Lost City Forest
The arboretum whose marshy soil sucked up the dreams of housing developers.

πŸ“œ Natural woods in the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, site of a failed early 20th-century housing development.
πŸ” Explore the remains of a "lost city" where marshy soil swallowed developers' dreams.

Why Go

🌳 Enjoy solitude and nature
🚢 Explore historical ruins and concrete vestiges
πŸ‘» Annual tours near Halloween
πŸ’° Free admission to the arboretum

Why Avoid

🦟 Overgrowth and bugs, especially in summer
πŸ’§ Marshy ground can be unstable

πŸ’‘ Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Pick up a trail map at the Visitor Center
πŸ‘• Dress covered up due to overgrowth and bugs
πŸ—“οΈ Look for annual tours near Halloween

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Free at the Arboretum, Martin Street entrance recommended.

Last updated 8 days ago

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