Jessica & Julie
Things To Do
Saturday on the Square
A favorite Saturday morning activity! The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a Saturday and Wednesday tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 275 vendors throughout the year. Over 150 members attend every Saturday. All of the items for sale are grown, raised, and produced in Wisconsin by the person behind the stand.
Beer with a view at the Memorial Union Terrace
This was the first stop on Julie's first trip to Madison and Julie's first time enjoying a Spotted Cow on tap. You really can't beat the lake views and delicious beers.
Hike to Picnic Point
Picnic Point, a nearly mile-long peninsula along Lake Mendota’s south shore, is among Madison’s most distinctive features and is probably the most popular destination in the Preserve.
Brunch at Sardine
Great food, friendly atmosphere, and a beautiful view of lake Monona.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Stroll 16 acres of outdoor gardens featuring stunning landscapes and Midwest-hardy plants. Outdoor Gardens are free & open daily. Visit the tropics in the Bolz Conservatory, filled with exotic plants, fragrant flowers, orchids, free-flying birds, and a waterfall.
Ride a bicycle around Madison
Madison BCycle is a bikeshare program designed to revolutionize the way you move in Madison. There are over 45 stations with 300 bikes throughout downtown Madison all within close proximity to wherever you need to go. BCycle members will be able to check out a BCycle bike at any station, ride where you need to go, and park it at the closest station to your destination. Need to go somewhere else? Simply check out another BCycle and start a new trip.