Guidebook for Madison
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails, good selection of beers on tap, and well designed old-fashioned feel.
30 locals recommend
The Robin Room
821 East Johnson StreetCocktails, good selection of beers on tap, and well designed old-fashioned feel.
Go here! Food from an amazing restaurant called Heritage is also served.
7 locals recommend
Working Draft Beer Company
1129 E Wilson StGo here! Food from an amazing restaurant called Heritage is also served.
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveState Line Distillery
1413 Northern CtFun walk... Hit Working Draft while you're over there.
Best Burger(s) in Town - Veggie and Standard. Go here. Full street closed down to have outdoor seating.
Settle Down Tavern
117 S Pinckney StBest Burger(s) in Town - Veggie and Standard. Go here. Full street closed down to have outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Open to the public, this building is only a couple feet shorter than the US Capitol due to a law. Fun to explore.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StOpen to the public, this building is only a couple feet shorter than the US Capitol due to a law. Fun to explore.
A fun destination as part of a walk from here, to Capitol, down state street, and end with a beer and sunset on the terrace at the Memorial Union.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StA fun destination as part of a walk from here, to Capitol, down state street, and end with a beer and sunset on the terrace at the Memorial Union.
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveFree, awesome for young and young at heart.
Parks & Nature
Beach, boat launch, pier, soccer, ice skating with rentals in winter...
11 locals recommend
Tenney Park
402 N Thornton AveBeach, boat launch, pier, soccer, ice skating with rentals in winter...
Excellent hiking and learning opportunity to understand all native species of plant, trees, animals, etc. Close to zoo, Monroe St shops and restaurants, and Lake Wingra.
31 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrExcellent hiking and learning opportunity to understand all native species of plant, trees, animals, etc. Close to zoo, Monroe St shops and restaurants, and Lake Wingra.
Great destination for all seasons. For a longer walk, start at Memorial Union, walk along Lake Shore Path, and to Picnic Point.
55 locals recommend
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrGreat destination for all seasons. For a longer walk, start at Memorial Union, walk along Lake Shore Path, and to Picnic Point.
Entertainment & Activities
Thoroughfare which connects the university to the capitol; full of restaurants, bars, shops, theaters, and galleries.
111 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetThoroughfare which connects the university to the capitol; full of restaurants, bars, shops, theaters, and galleries.
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveMadison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StShopping
My favorite grocery store in town, expensive but worth it.
77 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StMy favorite grocery store in town, expensive but worth it.
Our neighborhood liquor store, just blocks away with an extensive wine and beer selection.
15 locals recommend
Cork 'n Bottle
855 E Johnson StOur neighborhood liquor store, just blocks away with an extensive wine and beer selection.
Festival Foods
810 E Washington AveLarge selection, huge buffet, walking distance.
Context
113 King StCoffee/Bakery/Breakfast
EVP Coffee East
1250 E Washington AveBatch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StLazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StWillalby's Cafe
1351 Williamson StEldorado Grill
744 Williamson StGrace Coffee Co.
1216 E Washington AveSo close, amazing bakery, sandwiches for lunch, and excellent coffee drinks.
Food scene
Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StHạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson St
Sardine
617 Williamson St
A Pig In A Fur Coat
940 Williamson StUmami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetMonsoon Siam
2326 Atwood AveSalvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StPasqual's Cantina
1344 E Washington Ave