This is one of our favorite places in Madison and is a wonderful place to run, walk, bike, or admire the array of prairie, wetland, woodland, and lake habitats around Lake Wingra.
Taste of Madison is an annual festival of music, food, art, and more. It runs Friday-Sunday and is free to everyone. It circulates around the capitol square, but vendors trickle down State Street as well.
The Union is a UW staple located on Lake Mendota. A beautiful place to catch a sunset or enjoy a beer. The Lakeside Path which runs to Picnic Point starts from here!
Gorgeous place to walk or jog out on a peninsula on Lake Mendota!
Madison's Capitol Building is an iconic landmark that we highly recommend. They host free tours and it is a beautiful place to take a photo.
Looking for a longer bike ride? Check out the Monona Lake Loop (13 miles), the Capital City Loop (18 miles), or the Military Ridge Trail (25-50 mi, mix of asphalt/dirt).