Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
Head up to the Square (the block around the Capitol) and enjoy the Dane County Farmer's Market. It is the largest producer-only farmer's market in the country. The Market opens at 6:15am. The later you arrive, the busier it will be!
University of Wisconsin - Memorial Union
Enjoy a beer on the terrace next to the lake, or rent a kayak or canoe on Lake Mendota!
State Street
State Street is filled with restaurants, cafes, and stores. No cars are allowed on State Street, other than public buses, so feel free to walk through the street. On July 20, State Street vendors will bring their stores to the streets for Maxwell Street Days, a summer sidewalk sale!
Wisconsin State Capitol
Stop into the Wisconsin State Capitol and enjoy on your own, pop in for a tour, or schedule a private tour! For private Capitol tour reservations, email at Capitol Tours or by telephone at (608)266-0382.
Rent a Bike
Rent a bike at Machinery Row and bike around town, or bike around Lake Mendota. The guys at Machinery Row can tell you about the path, or you can find more information online (https://www.visitmadison.com/things-to-do/sports-and-recreation/biking-and-hiking/)
Chazen Museum of Art
The Chazen Museum of Art is an beautiful art museum located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Chazen is home to the second-largest collection of art in Wisconsin: more than 20,000 works include paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, and decorative arts.