Things To Do
Wisconsin State Capitol
A Madison landmark! Lovely to walk around the park outside, or check out the inside and walk up to the observation deck for a view of the city.
Memorial Union
The lakeside terrace at the union is a favorite spot on the UW campus and a community favorite for a pitcher of beer with a view!
Dane County Farmers' Market
Every Saturday morning from 6:00am-2:00pm! One of the best farmers' markets you will ever see. We love to get fresh produce and cheese from the market!
State Street
Downtown strip with lots of restaurants, shops, and bars!
Monona Terrace
Walk around the top of the terrace for a great view of Lake Monona!
Picnic Point
One of our favorite walking trails along the lake!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
Trails to walk around through the trees!
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
Marshall Boats
You can rent paddle boards, canoes, etc. here to get out and enjoy the lake!
Capitol City Path
Lots of bike trails in Madison! You can start here and bike around Lake Monona, or connect with another bike trail. Bcycles are all over downtown and easy to rent.
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
The Old Fashioned
A Madison classic. Must try the fried cheese curds!
The Nitty Gritty
Casual restaurant with great burgers!
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
Yummy casual breakfast spot!
Ancora Cafe + Bakery
A favorite coffee shop downtown!
The Coopers Tavern
One of Maura's favorites!
Maharani Indian Restaurant
Our next-door Indian spot!
Settle Down Tavern
One of Kasim's favorites!
Graze Restaurant
Fine dining on the square- must try the cheese curds here, too!
Young Blood Beer Company - King Street
We love their sours!
Quivey's Grove
Great fish fry!
Bar Corallini
Delicious Italian restaurant
Marigold Kitchen
Breakfast and lunch!
Café Hollander Hilldale
Good casual dining spot closer to Middleton!
bartaco
tacos & margs! (closer to Middleton)
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
Brewpub with good food and beer! Kasim loves to play pool in the pool hall at the downtown location. They also have a few locations outside of downtown!