Whether at the Capitol Square downtown or at Hilldale Mall right near our ceremony location, the farmer's markets in Madison are a great way to spend Saturday morning
Delicious coffee shop kiddie corner to the hotel
One of our favorite brunch spots in Madison, and on the way to Olbrich Gardens if you're venturing that way!
A Madison classic for a great diner breakfast!
A busy and delicious brunch option
Beautiful gardens right near Lake Monona. Admission to the conservatory is free on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm.
Beautiful gardens on the UW Madison campus
If you're looking for some outdoor fun, this is a great spot for a ~2 mile loop to see Lake Mendota from another angle
Grab a beer or some ice cream on the terrace looking over Lake Mendota. It's the best place to be in the summer.
Our favorite ice cream place in town! Try the orange custard chocolate chip (trust us), and someone please try the Freshman 15 sundae!
Best burger and Old Fashioned (brandy, sweet) around
A brandy Old Fashioned to rival the Oakcrest...and across the street from the hotel!
Our favorite custard! Leah's partial to a Carmel Cashew sundae, Jonathan to anything chocolate :)
Free tours are offered of our beautiful state capitol building
Fantastic museum on the Capitol Square
Take a walk from the Memorial Union to the state capitol building, with lots of fun shopping in between
A great free zoo downtown