11 days in Madison & Sanibel Island Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madison: Spring Green (The House on the Rock & Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center ), Baraboo (Outlets at The Dells & Devil's Lake State Park) and Wisconsin Dells (Original Wisconsin Ducks, Carr Valley Cheese, &more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Henry Vilas Zoo, make a trip to Memorial Union Terrace, and stop by Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Madison trip website.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Madison. June in Madison sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sanibel Island.

Sanibel Island is known for wildlife, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Bowman's Beach, let the kids burn off some steam at Sanibel Community Playground, tour the pleasant surroundings at Blind Pass Beach Park, and look for gifts at Bailey's General Store.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Sanibel Island road trip website.

Fly from Madison to Sanibel Island in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, subway, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Madison in June, with highs in Sanibel Island at 91°F and lows at 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.