Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
If you like sushi, this place is within walking distance and it features good sushi and drinks
12 locals recommend
Muramoto Hilldale
546 N Midvale BlvdIf you like sushi, this place is within walking distance and it features good sushi and drinks
If you like Chinese food, this place offers great comfort food at good prices. Enjoy the delicious types of pork and chicken buns, and savory noodles. If you like spicy, they have that too.
Dumpling Haus
540 N Midvale BlvdIf you like Chinese food, this place offers great comfort food at good prices. Enjoy the delicious types of pork and chicken buns, and savory noodles. If you like spicy, they have that too.
Wholesome food for traveling Wisconsinites and everyone else who wants to experience delicious beer-battered cheese brats and local beer. Tasty burgers and pub food awaits!
16 locals recommend
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. - Hilldale
357 Price PlWholesome food for traveling Wisconsinites and everyone else who wants to experience delicious beer-battered cheese brats and local beer. Tasty burgers and pub food awaits!
Offers great brunch menus and beer selection. Very nice interior as well.
14 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Hilldale
701 Hilldale WyOffers great brunch menus and beer selection. Very nice interior as well.
Very good brunch and cocktail menus. Farm to table style. Dinner can be a little pricey. But items are delicious.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's Public House
2540 University AveVery good brunch and cocktail menus. Farm to table style. Dinner can be a little pricey. But items are delicious.
Good coffee for those who like coffee and like good coffee if you know what I mean.
7 locals recommend
5th Element Coffee Bar
2510 University AveGood coffee for those who like coffee and like good coffee if you know what I mean.
Starbucks
3515 University AveBecause it's right there. 1 min walk. Seriously.
Panera Bread
3416 University AveSomething quick and right across the street.
Sightseeing
Walking distance from my house. Great view of the lake, the Capitol building and downtown, and a scenic walk. Can't beat the view.
55 locals recommend
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrWalking distance from my house. Great view of the lake, the Capitol building and downtown, and a scenic walk. Can't beat the view.
Large outdoor garden that is free. Indoor botanical garden is only $2. Definitely worth the trip. Have you see the Buddhist temple?
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveLarge outdoor garden that is free. Indoor botanical garden is only $2. Definitely worth the trip. Have you see the Buddhist temple?
Beautiful walk along the square with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Farmer's market definitely a must see on Saturday mornings.
Downtown Madison Inc
122 W Washington AveBeautiful walk along the square with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Farmer's market definitely a must see on Saturday mornings.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent hang out spot. Enjoy the view of the lake or a concert or cheap local beer. This is the heart of Madison on a warm summer day. Get a table. The stay will be long and enjoyable.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StExcellent hang out spot. Enjoy the view of the lake or a concert or cheap local beer. This is the heart of Madison on a warm summer day. Get a table. The stay will be long and enjoyable.
Comedy on State
202 State StBecause a good laugh now and then won't hurt anyone.
The Capitol Square or just "the Square" is a fun hang out spots with nice restaurants, a lighted Capitol building at night, and a lively night scene. Wednesdays in the summers, there is the must see Concert on the Square where the Madison Symphony orchestra performs outside and people are welcome to dine and wine on the lawn. Saturday mornings is the Farmer's Market, which boasts local produce, desserts, grilled cheese curds (free samples!) drinks, and much more.
2 E Washington Ave
2 East Washington AvenueThe Capitol Square or just "the Square" is a fun hang out spots with nice restaurants, a lighted Capitol building at night, and a lively night scene. Wednesdays in the summers, there is the must see Concert on the Square where the Madison Symphony orchestra performs outside and people are welcome to dine and wine on the lawn. Saturday mornings is the Farmer's Market, which boasts local produce, desserts, grilled cheese curds (free samples!) drinks, and much more.
Arts & Culture
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveAmazing art. Right on campus
They have everything from Broadway shows to symphonies and plays. Check out their website for what's going on.
83 locals recommend
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StThey have everything from Broadway shows to symphonies and plays. Check out their website for what's going on.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StIt's modern? I need a tour guide though.
Shopping
Walking distance from my house. Has everything from grocery stores to restaurants and coffee shops to department stores to specialty stores
63 locals recommend
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdWalking distance from my house. Has everything from grocery stores to restaurants and coffee shops to department stores to specialty stores
West Towne Mall
66 W Towne MallFarther away but it has everything from food to department stores
Hilldale Farmers' Market
702 N Midvale BlvdClose and convenient. Offer fresh produce at a good price
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4710 University AveRight next door. Way too convenient.
Pick 'n Save
3650 University AveAcross the street. Cheaper than other grocery stores
Metcalfe's Market
726 N Midvale BlvdWalking distance from my house. Good selection.
Walgreens
3700 University AveNeed drugs? Go here. Also walking distance.