Things To Do

Lake Loop

For those looking for something active to do, the Lake Loop is an 11 mile loop around Lake Monona! It's great for a bike ride around the lake or to run/walk part of the loop. Recommended stop: Wyldhaven Park in Monona. Small park in Monona with arguably the best sunset view of the Capitol! (&, Tonyawatha Trail & Wyldhaven Ave, Monona, WI 53716)

Dane County Farmers' Market

The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It's a great place to stroll and check out local produce on a Saturday.

Fitchburg Agora Art Fair

This art fair is happening during our wedding weekend! Come check-out and support local Midwestern artists! Zach & Lauren's crane artwork is from here.

Original Pancake House

Favorite Breakfast place in Madison!

Bradbury's Coffee

Best espresso in town!! (you'll feel like singing Sabrina Carpenter). Cute, small cafe! Highly recommend an americano & crepe! (Lauren took this photo of her latte!!)

Salvatore's Tomato Pies

Lauren and Zach's favorite pizza spot! There are a few different location in the Madison and Monona area.

Henry Vilas Zoo

Admission-free zoo in Madison!

Wisconsin State Capitol and State Street

Picnic Point

Picnic Point is a great place for a walk near Lake Mendota with views of the Capitol and isthmus

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Brittingham Boats

Looking to get on the water? Brittingham Boats has canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals on Lake Monona

Outdoor UW

Looking to get on the water? Outdoor UW has canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals on Lake Mendota

Madison Breweries & Cideries

If you didn't know, Wisconsin is known for it's beer. Check out a local brewery!

Bagels Forever

2nd favorite breakfast place in Madison! (we'll likely have our food from our day-after-brunch from here)

Vitense Golfland

Fun place to go mini golfing or hitting the ball at the range!

Fromagination

Who doesn't like cheese!

Culver’s

The best fast food in America, and it's not a competition

Chazen Museum of Art

Free art museum on UW-Madison campus

Camp Trippalindee

Fun bar with great views!