Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Short walk from our home and amazing Italian food! Reservations are recommended.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's Public House
2540 University AveShort walk from our home and amazing Italian food! Reservations are recommended.
Café Hollander - Hilldale
701 Hilldale WyGreat food, beer, and atmosphere!
Marigold Kitchen
118 S Pinckney StBest brunch in Madison!
Jacs Dining and Tap House
2611 Monroe StreetGood food, close to our house.
Our new favorite spot downtown. It's a great place to sit-down, enjoy a few drinks, and eat brick-oven pizza.
27 locals recommend
Lucille
101 King St Our new favorite spot downtown. It's a great place to sit-down, enjoy a few drinks, and eat brick-oven pizza.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. - Hilldale
357 Price PlFood and brew
5th Element Coffee Bar
2510 University AveCoffee
Drinks & Nightlife
The Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin StBlue Moon Bar & Grill
2535 University AveParks & Nature
Great for hiking and enjoying nature. Good in the summer but amazing in the Fall when the leaves change.
Dog-friendly.
Daily fee for entrance to State Park.
23 locals recommend
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGreat for hiking and enjoying nature. Good in the summer but amazing in the Fall when the leaves change.
Dog-friendly.
Daily fee for entrance to State Park.
They offer hourly kayak rentals which you can take under the bridge and onto Lake Monona to get stunning views of downtown Madison.
18 locals recommend
Brittingham Boats
701 W Brittingham PlThey offer hourly kayak rentals which you can take under the bridge and onto Lake Monona to get stunning views of downtown Madison.
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay Dr1.2 miles to Picnic Point from our house.
Beautiful hiking trails or drive-through.
60 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway Beautiful hiking trails or drive-through.
Sightseeing
Epic Systems offers self-guided walking tours of their very unique campus after 3PM on weekdays on Saturdays.
20 locals recommend
Epic
1979 Milky WayEpic Systems offers self-guided walking tours of their very unique campus after 3PM on weekdays on Saturdays.
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSaturday mornings through early Fall.
State Street
State StreetEntertainment & Activities
Camp Randall Stadium University of Wisconsin
1440 Monroe StHome of Wisconsin Badgers Football.
Kohl Center
601 W Dayton StHome of Wisconsin Badgers Basketball.
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdEssentials
Metcalfe's Market
726 N Midvale BlvdUW Hospital and Clinics
600 Highland AveShopping
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdWest Towne Mall
66 W Towne Mall