Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Lakeside St. Coffee House
402 W Lakeside StGreat coffee with a view of the Bay
Pizza and Old Fashions (brandy, sweet).
Great thin-crust pizza and nice cocktails/beer selection. It's in the basement of the Irish Workman's Club and can sometimes have a wait, but it's worth it.
10 locals recommend
Greenbush Bar
914 Regent StPizza and Old Fashions (brandy, sweet).
Great thin-crust pizza and nice cocktails/beer selection. It's in the basement of the Irish Workman's Club and can sometimes have a wait, but it's worth it.
DELICIOUS food! And it's so close. They're closed Mondays, but any other day you can and should go for tacos or breakfast.
19 locals recommend
Taqueria Guadalajara
1033 S Park StDELICIOUS food! And it's so close. They're closed Mondays, but any other day you can and should go for tacos or breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer/whisky selection. Patio out back is very relaxed and quiet. Cozy atmosphere.
They don't have food, but you can order from Falbo's next door
13 locals recommend
Mason Lounge
416 S Park StGreat beer/whisky selection. Patio out back is very relaxed and quiet. Cozy atmosphere.
They don't have food, but you can order from Falbo's next door
Free happy hour apps on Fridays!
They have a great patio outdoors and has two floors (two bars) for those days when the weather is sub-par.
19 locals recommend
Genna's Lounge
105 W Main StFree happy hour apps on Fridays!
They have a great patio outdoors and has two floors (two bars) for those days when the weather is sub-par.
Unique local brewed-beer. Typically have food carts around for yummy food!
11 locals recommend
Funk Factory Geuzeria
1602 Gilson StUnique local brewed-beer. Typically have food carts around for yummy food!
Majestic theater
115 King StSightseeing
It's a Madison must-see. Check their website for live music outside.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StIt's a Madison must-see. Check their website for live music outside.
Parks & Nature
Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for some fun on the lake.
The rental facility is less than a two mile or so walk from the house.
18 locals recommend
Brittingham Boats
701 W Brittingham PlRent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for some fun on the lake.
The rental facility is less than a two mile or so walk from the house.
Essentials
Copps
1312 S Park StIt's not much but it's close...
Arts & Culture
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StDonation based admission to great art exhibits
Shopping
Oriental Shop
1029 S Park St