A playground in Door County and a trail and public square in Madison were named as some of the best public spaces in the U.S. by USA TODAY readers.

Situated between Madison and Green Bay along the western shore of Lake Winnebago, this region boasts scenic waterfronts ... Thanks to its prime location near Lake Winnebago and the Fox River ...

But instead, you only need to start at one of the best American college towns for a scenic weekend getaway, Madison, ...