Urban-meets-nature mix, with a golden lake/sunset finish. It’s a bit of an all-in-one! Permit required — very easy & quick to get.

Flowers, forest, prairie — hydrangeas to open wildflowers, depending on the time of year. Fields and forestry all in one. Permit required—easy to get online.

Curated, polished, always something in season. Lots of variety in a small area. Permit required—plan ahead a solid ten days for this spot.

Marshall, Tenney, Vilas, James Madison, Maple Bluff, Spring Harbor, Wingra — all great options!

State Street, Capitol Square, Overture, Monona Terrace, Madison Club terrace.

Pheasant Branch, Duck Pond, Owen, Olin, Hoyt, Picnic Point, Wingra, Blackhawk, Pope Farms. No permit in these spots.