Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
The Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the grounds surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol building (five min walk from hotels). It's open from 6:15 am – 1:45 pm every Saturday during the summer, and it's the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country! Stop by for snacks like Stella's Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread
State Street
Spanning from Capitol Square to the University of Wisconsin campus, State Street is home to plenty of bars, restaurants, and boutique shops
Memorial Union
End your stroll down State Street at the Memorial Union to grab a pitcher of beer and local ice cream on a terrace that overlooks the lake
The Old Fashioned
Voted #1 cheese curds in Wisconsin. Great lunch spot.
Monona Terrace
Community terrace designed by Frank Lloyd Wright - stop by for some lake views, enjoy the walking path, or dine at the Lake Vista Cafe
Wisconsin State Capitol
If you're a history or architecture fan, stop by the Capitol Building for a free tour (or just walk around on your own!)
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a 16-acre outdoor botanical garden and 10,000-square-foot conservatory about a 10 min drive from the square.
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
German-style beer garden featuring local food and drink on the shores of Lake Monona