{"id":20,"date":"2022-11-22T09:56:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:04:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:04:51","slug":"the-middle-things","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/things-to-do\/the-middle-things\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8220;Middle Things&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<iframe allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eAVIuAx54DY?feature=oembed&amp;start&amp;end&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;rel=0&amp;modestbranding=0\"><\/iframe>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tPlay Video\n<h2>\n\t\t\tExperiences\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Whatever time of year you visit, there are plenty of things to see, do, taste, and explore in Middleton. Discover all of the &#8220;middle things&#8221; that make our area so special. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location_category\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Experiences\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PheasantBranch-grandma-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a woman sitting on a park bench with a child on her shoulders\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"PheasantBranch-grandma\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\" target=\"_self\">Pheasant Branch<\/a><\/h3><p>The 682-acre conservancy protects Pheasant Branch Creek, which supplies Lake Mendota with 1,800 gallons of crystal-clear water every minute.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/stone-horse-green\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/StoneHorseGreen-1-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people sitting in chairs in front of a building\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"StoneHorseGreen\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/stone-horse-green\/\" target=\"_self\">Stone Horse Green<\/a><\/h3><p>Stone Horse Green opened in October 2022 and includes an outdoor stage and band shell, an urban green space to enjoy, space for bistro tables, art installations that are interactive and beautiful, a fire pit, and public restrooms.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/stone-horse-green\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/national-mustard-museum-the\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NationalMustardMuseum-Tasters-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a man and woman standing in front of jars of food\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"NationalMustardMuseum-Tasters\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/national-mustard-museum-the\/\" target=\"_self\">National Mustard Museum<\/a><\/h3><p>Featuring more than 6,000 jars, bottles and tubes of mustard from 50 states and more than 70 countries, the National Mustard Museum is the world&#8217;s mustard Mecca.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/national-mustard-museum-the\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/capital-brewery\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CapitalBrewery-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a man and a woman playing a game in front of a trailer\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"CapitalBrewery\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/capital-brewery\/\" target=\"_self\">Capital Brewery<\/a><\/h3><p>Capital Brewery specializes in brewing German style lagers and has won over 240 medals.The Bier Garten is open in the Spring and Fall, and offers live music and food vendors several days of the week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/capital-brewery\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tShopping\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Middleton is home to unique retail businesses, a charming downtown, and a stylish retail complex, Greenway Station. Throughout the city you&#8217;ll find 55 vibrant shops, galleries and retailers and find all the middle things your heart could desire.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/things-to-do\/shopping\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Shopping\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/little-pop-color-shop\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Little-Pop_8872-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a couple of women standing next to each other in a room\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"Little-Pop_8872\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/little-pop-color-shop\/\" target=\"_self\">Poppy &#8211; Home &#038; Gift<\/a><\/h3><p>Seasonal gifts, decorations, cards and party supplies galore are found at this adorable shop downtown. Poppy also has a robust online presence. Stop by and add a little color to your life.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/little-pop-color-shop\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/journeyman-co\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Journeyman-shop-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a store with a lot of clothing on display\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"Journeyman-shop\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/journeyman-co\/\" target=\"_self\">Journeyman<\/a><\/h3><p>Journeyman Co. is an authentic men&#8217;s clothing store in downtown Middleton, specializing in Made in the USA products and brands that are not available in the area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/journeyman-co\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/im-board-games-family-fun\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-imboard-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a store filled with lots of books and games.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"shopping-imboard\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/im-board-games-family-fun\/\" target=\"_self\">I&#8217;M BOARD! Games &#038; Family Fun<\/a><\/h3><p>Our philosophy is simple. Sometimes, you just need to turn off the electronics, gather around the table with the family or some good friends, and have some together time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/im-board-games-family-fun\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/the-regal-find\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RegalFind-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a woman standing in front of a display of plants\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"RegalFind\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/the-regal-find\/\" target=\"_self\">The Regal Find<\/a><\/h3><p>The Regal Find offers an eclectic mix of local, handmade, and vintage wares, fine art and one-of-a-kind gifts. It is also the perfect place to fuel your creativity through workshops and a wide selection of unique crafting supplies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/the-regal-find\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tDining\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Middleton&#8217;s dining scene is full of flavor. And with over 70 restaurants, you&#8217;re sure to find something that more than satisfies your cravings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/eat-drink\/only-in-middleton\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Dining\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/hubbard-avenue-diner\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HubbardDiner-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a person sitting at a table with a plate of food\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"HubbardDiner\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/hubbard-avenue-diner\/\" target=\"_self\">Hubbard Avenue Diner<\/a><\/h3><p>The ultimate classic diner, serving diner classics like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, as well as innovative sandwiches, salads, and entrees. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 7 days a week. Famous for delicious pies!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/hubbard-avenue-diner\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/louisiannes-etc\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Louisiannes_resize-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A man and woman sitting at a table in a restaurant.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"Louisiannes_resize\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/louisiannes-etc\/\" target=\"_self\">Louisianne&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3><p>Small gem in downtown Middleton specializing in Cajun cuisine. Be transported to New Orleans with more than 20 gourmet dinners, nightly specials, an extensive wine list, and live jazz and blues piano.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/louisiannes-etc\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/village-green-2\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TheVillageGreen-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"a green building with cars parked in front of it\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"TheVillageGreen\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/village-green-2\/\" target=\"_self\">The Village Green Bar &#038; Grill<\/a><\/h3><p>A family-friendly and locally\u00a0owned, old-fashioned tavern\u00a0in Middleton. The Village Green\u00a0has been proudly serving customers throughout Dane County since June of 1976.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/village-green-2\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/1847-stamm-house\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/StammHouse_Bartender-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"A bartender pours a cocktail from a shaker into a martini glass, expertly balancing the middle things of flavor and style, at a bar with shelves of bottles in the background.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" title=\"StammHouse_Bartender\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/1847-stamm-house\/\" target=\"_self\">1847 at the Stamm House<\/a><\/h3><p>Restored to its original stone walls, ceiling and wine cellar, the 1847 at the Stamm House offers lunch, dinner, Friday Fish Fry, Saturday and Sunday Brunch, as well as a full bar.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/1847-stamm-house\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRelated Content\t<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Play Video Experiences Whatever time of year you visit, there are plenty of things to see, do, taste, and explore in Middleton. 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