Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
They have the BEST cheese curds that we've experienced!! We take all our out of town friends here to enjoy how wonderful these little pieces of gooey, golden nuggets can be :)
7 locals recommend
Craftsman Table & Tap
6712 Frank Lloyd Wright AveThey have the BEST cheese curds that we've experienced!! We take all our out of town friends here to enjoy how wonderful these little pieces of gooey, golden nuggets can be :)
The name says it all...you must have an Old Fashioned at The Old Fashioned Restaurant and Bar. Personally, I order mine with Whiskey, Sour soda and EXTRA olives. If you're not from this area, it's also common to order an Old Fashioned with Brandy and fruit...try them both ways and see what tastes best to you!!
86 locals recommend
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StThe name says it all...you must have an Old Fashioned at The Old Fashioned Restaurant and Bar. Personally, I order mine with Whiskey, Sour soda and EXTRA olives. If you're not from this area, it's also common to order an Old Fashioned with Brandy and fruit...try them both ways and see what tastes best to you!!
Entertainment & Activities
The largest farmers market in the Midwest...go early on Saturday morning (during the summer months) to walk with less crowds.
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe largest farmers market in the Midwest...go early on Saturday morning (during the summer months) to walk with less crowds.
This pedestrian friendly street offers unique stores for shopping, yummy restaurants and a great view of the state Capitol Building.
111 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetThis pedestrian friendly street offers unique stores for shopping, yummy restaurants and a great view of the state Capitol Building.
Parks & Nature
Olbrich Botanical Gardens are a nice way to spend an afternoon outside walking the beautiful gardens.
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveOlbrich Botanical Gardens are a nice way to spend an afternoon outside walking the beautiful gardens.
Drinks & Nightlife
You think you're about to walk into someone's private home when you walk up to the front door...cozy bar, unique drinks, multi level with private places to sit and talk.
20 locals recommend
Gib's
1380 Williamson StYou think you're about to walk into someone's private home when you walk up to the front door...cozy bar, unique drinks, multi level with private places to sit and talk.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping with stores: Lululemon, Anthropologie, Evereve, Free People, etc
63 locals recommend
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdOutdoor shopping with stores: Lululemon, Anthropologie, Evereve, Free People, etc