Things To Do
Capitol Square
The city is centered around the Capitol building - open to the public most days with plenty of activities and restaurants within a quick walk.
Dane County Farmers' Market
The largest producers-only farmer's market in the country! Every Saturday morning, vendors line the Capitol Square - try out some squeaky cheese curds, fresh produce, and the famous Stella's cheesy bread.
Memorial Union
Beautiful outdoor space on UW campus, right on Lake Mendota. Grab a drink or ice cream and take in the sunset and live music almost every night!
Mint Mark
Our favorite restaurant in Madison! Small-ish, exciting plates with plenty of variety and tons of vegetarian options. You'll need a reservation in advance but can always pop by and hope for a seat at the bar.
Marigold Kitchen
Chloe's favorite breakfast spot right on Capitol Square. Go-to dish: breakfast burrito with tofu.
Gotham Bagels
Tommy's favorite breakfast place, also right on Capitol Square. Best breakfast sandwiches in town with amazing bagels. The Tommy Special: bacon egg and cheese with pesto on an egg bagel.
Young Blood Beer Company - King Street
Our favorite brewery/bar in Madison! Tons of fruity/sour beers and really unique flavors!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
One of Chloe's favorite places in Madison! Beautiful outdoor gardens and pathways are always free, but don't miss the tropical room inside which is free on Saturdays from 10 am to noon.
Epic
The healthcare software company where we both work! The campus is beautiful and each building has a different theme, Tommy's is the Wild Wild West and Chloe's is Wizard of Oz themed. Self guided tours are available on weekends from 10a-3p and weekdays from 2p-5p.
UW Arboretum
Devil's Lake State Park
A short drive from Madison - beautiful views and some easy hiking make this a great day trip.
Grab an electric bike and tour Madison!
Madison is one of the most bike friendly cities in the country - grab an electric bike from one of the many stations around town and explore! Tommy's favorite route is the Lake Loop, a ~14 mile route that takes you downtown and around Lake Monona.