Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
Every Saturday the largest producer's only farmers market in the country takes over the Capitol Square. Grab some coffee and spicy cheesy bread and walk around the square to browse for some fresh cheese curds, pastries, veggies, and crafts.
Memorial Union Terrace
The highlight of UW's campus, enjoy a pitcher of spotted cow right on Lake Mendota! You can also explore the walking paths along the lake and campus.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
A 10 minute drive from the square, this free botanical garden is a beautiful spot for a nice walk and is right across the street from Lake Monona and the Olbrich Biergarten!
Devil's Lake State Park
An hour drive from Madison, this state park is beautiful (especially in the fall!) and absolutely worth the drive for a nice hike.
Working Draft Beer Company
Our favorite brewery in Madison! Try their Czech beers and Hazy IPA
State Line Distillery
Our favorite distillery in Madison! Try the Smoke Show cocktail
Some of our favorite downtown restaurants!
Johnny Delmonico's: Fantastic steaks and hashbrowns Tornado Room: Cozy downtown supper club Cooper's Tavern: Upscale pub food, tons of international beers Tipsy Cow: Classic bar food, great burgers Ha Long Bay: Amazing Pad Thai and Panang Curry Eno Vino: Fancy food and amazing views of the Capitol Cento: Great pasta and spritz's Paul's Pelmeni: Late night Russian Dumplings Silver Dollar Tavern: $12 pitchers of Miller Lite and a jukebox
Bike and Boat Rentals
There are E-Bike rentals all over town and tons of bike paths to help explore the city (The lake is loop is our favorite) https://madison.bcycle.com/ Brittingham Boats is a great spot for renting kayaks and paddle boards to take on Lake Monona for some amazing views of Madison. https://www.madisonboats.com/