Madison
Top Places to Visit
State Street
State Street [17] — the core of the city is State Street, which extends from the Capitol Building west to the UW campus. This is the center of activity in ... more
Henry Vilas Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715, USA
Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave, +1 608 266-4732, [20]. Every day, excepting holidays, 9:30AM-5PM. Founded over a century ago, this is one of the few free ... more
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, +1 608 246-4550 (fax +1 608 246-4719), [21]. These sixteen free outdoor gardens have many ponds and greens, as well ... more
Wisconsin State Capitol
Wisconsin State Capitol [23] — the current State Capitol Building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was finished in 1912 after the ... more
Chazen Museum Of Art
800 University Ave
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 263-2246
Phone: ☎ +1 608 263-2246
Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave, ☎ +1 608 263-2246, [27]. A classic art exhibit inside the University of Wisconsin's art school, containing several ... more
Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Dr
, Madison
Phone: fax: +1 608 261-4049
Phone: fax: +1 608 261-4049
Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, ☎ +1 608 261-4000 (info@mononaterrace.com, fax: +1 608 261-4049), [16]. 8AM-5PM daily. From the roof of Monona Terrace, one can... more
Top Places to Eat
Mediterranean Cafe
Merranean Cafe, 625 State St. This narrow room is a Madison gem and a favorite with the university crowd. Great Middle Eastern food, such as shwarma (similar to... more
The Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood Ave
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 285-5290
Phone: ☎ +1 608 285-5290
The Green Owl Cafe, 1970 Atwood Ave, ☎ +1 608 285-5290, [58]. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-3PM. Vegetarian cuisine created by chef/proprietor Jennie ...
Nam's Noodles
Nam's Noodles, 1336 Regent St, +1 608 287-0475. Excellent Chinese food located close to the University. Their "Nam's Fried Rice" is outstanding. Sit-down or ...
Himal Chuli
318 State St
, Madison
Himal Chuli, 318 State St (on State St 300 block). Excellent Nepalese food, cozy atmosphere. Some of the most delicious food in Madison and you always feel good... more
Glass Nickel Pizza
Glass Nickel Pizza, 5003 University Ave, +1 608 333-4845 and other locations at 2916 Atwood Ave. and 3191 Muir Field Road. [56] On the corner of Whitney way and... more
Vientiane Palace
Vientiane Palace, 151 W Gorham St, +1 608 255-2848. Just off of State Street, the best Lao-Thai food in town. Great curries and noodle dishes.
Top Shopping Places
Madcity Music Exchange
Madison, WI, USA
Madcity Music Exchange, 600 Williamson St, +1 608 251-8558 [47]. M-F 11AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM. An independent music store featuring a very large ... more
Hilldale Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd
, Madison
Hilldale Mall, 702 N Midvale Blvd (Right off University and Midvale), [48]. M-Sa 10-9, Su 11-6. Lots of independent stores, Morgan's Shoes, Playthings, Fair ... more
Willy Tech Shop
804 Williamson St
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 270-4444
Phone: ☎ +1 608 270-4444
WILLY Tech Shop (Madison's Original MacShop), 804 Williamson St, ☎ +1 608 270-4444, [50]. M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3. Madison’s independent, locally-owned, full-service... more
East Towne Mall
East Towne Mall, Madison, WI 53704, USA
East Towne Mall, +1 608 244-1387 [45]. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A standard shopping mall on the east side of Madison, not far from I-39/I-90/I-94.
West Towne Mall
West Towne Mall, Madison, WI 53719, USA
West Towne Mall, +1 608 833-6330 [46]. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A standard shopping mall on the west side of Madison.
Top Places for Nightlife
Great Dane Brew Pub
Madison, WI, USA
Great Dane Brew Pub, 3 Locations: 123 E Doty St (downtown), 357 Price Pl (next to Hilldale Mall on the near-west side) and 2980 Cahill Main (near the ... more
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry
317 N Frances St
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 285-5290
Phone: ☎ +1 608 285-5290
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, 317 N Frances St, ☎ +1 608 285-5290, [66]. M-W 11AM-11PM, Th-Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 12PM-10PM. If you're looking for a good burger in Madison, ... more
Brickhouse Bbq
408 W Gorham St
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 257-7675
Phone: ☎ +1 608 257-7675
Brickhouse BBQ, 408 W Gorham St, ☎ +1 608 257-7675, [67]. Features in-house smoked meats, sandwiches, and daily specials. 40 micro-brewed beers on tap which ... more
Ancora Coffee Roaster
Ancora Coffee Roaster [68]. Four locations around town that feature excellent coffee. Try the fabulous white coffee.
Victor Allen's Coffee
Victor Allen's Coffee [69]. Several locations around town; another popular local coffee roaster.
Top Activity Places
Token Creek Chamber Music Festival
Token Creek Chamber Music Festival, [30]. An annual festival held every August featuring great classical music in an intimate, rural setting.
Madison Mallards
The Duck Pond at Warner Park; 2920 N Sherman Ave
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 246-4277
Phone: ☎ +1 608 246-4277
Madison Mallards, The Duck Pond at Warner Park; 2920 N Sherman Ave, ☎ +1 608 246-4277, [40]. Collegiate summer baseball team that is part of the Northwoods ... more
Great Taste Of The Midwest
1156 Olin-Turville Court
, Madison
Great Taste of the Midwest, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, [31]. This beer festival, put on by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild, is one of the biggest in ... more
Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon
Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon, [36]. Held the Sunday following Labor Day Weekend. Start/finish area located downtown at Monona Terrace and Martin Luther King Jr ... more
Wisconsin Badgers
Multiple Venues on the UW Campus
, Madison
Phone: ☎ +1 608 262-1866 for general info; 1.800.GO.BADGERS for ticket info
Phone: ☎ +1 608 262-1866 for general info; 1.800.GO.BADGERS for ticket info
Wisconsin Badgers, Multiple Venues on the UW Campus, ☎ +1 608 262-1866 for general info; 1.800.GO.BADGERS for ticket info, [37]. University of Wisconsin ... more
Art Fair On The Square
Captiol Square
, Madison
Art Fair On The Square, Captiol Square, [38]. Held second weekend of July. Features works for sale by more than 400 exhibiting artists. Mixed media, ceramics, ... more
