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Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
608-267-3976
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Ranked #26 of 44 attractions in Madison
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Convention Centers
Owner description: Convention and entertainment complex features an Exhibition Hall, hosting conventions and consumer shows, and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum that... more » Owner description: Convention and entertainment complex features an Exhibition Hall, hosting conventions and consumer shows, and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum that holds up to 10,200 people for live concerts. « less
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South Wayne, Wisconsin, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

I have went here for years to attend World Dairy Expo--Huge facility to house all of the dairy related exhibits. Always clean and well lit.

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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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28 reviews 28 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012

we have been to alliant for several events. some, such as the new car show were fine. others, such as the electronics show were dumping grounds for overpriced outdated computer junk.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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60 reviews 60 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

This is the Madison big events center, with Monona Terrace being another site. We were there for the Alpaca Show, and a couple of other functions. It pretty much has something going on all year round.

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Orfordville, Wisconsin
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012

Plenty of parking. Funcitonal not fancy. Clean facility. Offers varying venues frorm horse shows to RV displays to concerts.

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Ellsworth, Wisconsin, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2012

if have somthing going on here stay at the sheraton hotel it is the place to stay

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Indianola
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2012

No complaints about the Alliant Energy Center for the 5 days we were there for the USTA Tumbling and Trampoline Nationals.

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Preston, Iowa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

Easy to get around in and well organized. A week parking pass would be nice to make available to those attending events all week long.

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Wisconsin
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53 reviews 53 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2012

I've been to the Alliant for several concerts and the Horse fair in the spring. This venue is pretty large for Madison. Most shows have general admission on the floor, which is the way to go. The seats can be small and the incline of the stairs is very steep. (I feel like I could fall over and seriously injure... More

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Middleton, WI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

Whatever time of year, I always look to the Alliant Energy Center for something fun to do. The Mid-West Horse Fair is our favorite, and you don't have to be a horse lover either. Dane county fairs tons to do with kids

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Madison, Wisconsin
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61 reviews 61 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

Saw Elton John there last month. Good beer. Clean seating. Close bathrooms. Good view. Good sound.

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