Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
Saturday morning from 6:15am - 1:45pm. The largest producer-only farmer's market in the country is right on the capitol square! Fun to wander even if you don't want to buy anything.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Want to wander around in nature? Olbrich is a beautiful botanical garden with free entry.
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53702
Free tours and open to the public.
Paul's Pel'meni
414 West Gilman Street, Madison, WI 53703
Amazing dumplings.
Forward Craft & Coffee
2166 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Want coffee? Beer? Both? They got you.
Genna's Lounge
105 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
Solid little bar.
Settle Down Tavern
117 South Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703
Smash burgers, cheap beer, great cocktails.
Ancora Cafe + Bakery
107 King Street, Madison, WI 53703
Working Draft Beer Company
1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703
Sam's favorite Madison brewery.
Dexter's Pub
301 North Street, Madison, WI 53704
Sam's favorite fish fry. Be prepared to wait on a Friday night.
The Old Fashioned
23 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703
Solid spot for cheese curds and an old fashioned.
Caribou Tavern
703 East Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53703
Great little dive bar.
Paradise Lounge
119 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
Our favorite little dive bar. Also where we had our first date!
I/O Arcade Bar
924 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703
Sardine
617 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703
Bougie brunch on the lake. Reservations recommended.
For all the days along the way