Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
The nation’s largest (and in our opinion best) Farmer’s Market. Take a lap around the capitol square. Some of our faves… -Stella’s cheese bread -Yummee Cookies -Hooks cheese -The Pie Guys from Milwaukee (not there every week 😩) -Bluemont Dairy -Murphs -Capri Cheesery -Mermaid Kitchen -Jaime’s Bakery
The Old Fashioned
Elliott's favorite Madison restaurant. Must get the cheese curds!
Johnson Public House
Coffee shop near our house with a yummy breakfast menu!
Memorial Union
In the summer time the patio is the place to be. It's a good starting point for a walk around campus!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Free indoor/outdoor gardens (donations encouraged). Beautiful area to walk through. Near Graver Feed Mill for drinks and food.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Free zoo in Madison. Donations are encouraged!
Wisconsin State Capitol
Wisconsin's state capitol is gorgeous inside and out! The farmer's market is typically outside the square around it!
Cento
Delicious Italian restaurant that is a little pricier, but so delicious. Emma's favorite Madison restaurant! Reservations are never a bad idea!
The Curve
Classic greasy spoon breakfast place. Limited seating, but SO worth the wait. CASH ONLY (they have an ATM inside).
Garver Feed Mill
Very close to Olbrich Botanical Gardens! Inside the are a few cute shops- including coffee! A bar and Ian's Pizza!
Madison Sourdough
Local bakery with the best bread and a super tasty breakfast!
Laredo's Mexican Restaurant East Madison
Our favorite Mexican restaurant. They may know our orders when we walk in the door...
Jet Room Restaurant
You might need reservations, but a fun breakfast place to watch the planes come in and take off!
Tex Tubb's Tacos Palace
Another classic Madison stop!
Camp Randall Stadium
The Wisconsin Badger's Football stadium!
Trader Joe's
Everyone favorite store!
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Free museum! Wednesday: 12–6 PM Thursday: 12–9 PM Friday: 12–6 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday: 12–6 PM Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Tip Top Tavern
Delicious brunch or fish fry/dinner.
Ha Long Bay
Reallyyyyy tasty Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian food!
Waypoint Public House
Pub with great drinks and food options!
State Line Distillery
Yummy drinks! Emma’s favorite local gin!
Everly
Great breakfast. More of a healthy/eclectic place with a wide variety on their menu. Really yummy drinks too!