We're so excited for our closest family and friends to be able to experience this city that we hold so near and dear! Here are some of our recommendations to get the full Madison experience.
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 265-3000
A staple experience for any UW Madison student, the terrace at sunset is a must do!
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 257-0158
A beautiful art museum with stunning views of downtown Madison. Be sure to check out their rooftop sculpture garden.
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 266-0382
Campus is truly just steps away from the State capitol building.
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705
If you have the time and feel like a stroll through nature, follow lakeshore path out to picnic point.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 261-4000
Head out to Lake Mendota's twin, Lake Monona, and it's own terrace overlooking it.
State Street
State Street, Madison, WI
State street is the college drag with lots of bars for night life, quick eats, and small shops.
Paul's Pel'meni
414 West Gilman Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 467-3234
A wonderful hidden gem of Madison's food scene. You will only find one thing on the menu here; pelmeni!
Short Stack Eatery
301 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 709-5569
Looking for a delicious brunch spot, head over to Short Stack for delicious pancakes! Or order the blind and get a sweet or savory surprise. The line may be long here, but we can promise it is worth the wait.