Guidebook for Madison
Food
Lots of great local spots in walking distance.
State Street is a pedestrian hot spot with many bars and restaurants.
The Capital Square has several great spots with view!
Pasture & Plenty
2433 University AveLocally sourced and fresh options. We'll leave their menu for you to check out.
Healthy meals and snack with a nice wine selection. Easy to walk to right around the corner.
7 locals recommend
Barriques - University
2505 University AveHealthy meals and snack with a nice wine selection. Easy to walk to right around the corner.
State Street is a pedestrian street with bit of everything. Shops, bars, restaurants! Park in the Lake St ramp and travel all the way to the Capitol. If you want to keep going the "square" around the Capitol has more of the same.
111 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetState Street is a pedestrian street with bit of everything. Shops, bars, restaurants! Park in the Lake St ramp and travel all the way to the Capitol. If you want to keep going the "square" around the Capitol has more of the same.
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StAmazing views, lovely cocktails, and delicious food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Typical Wisconsin tavern. Excellent burgers and local cheese curds. Friendly staff. Grill open till midnight. Only takes cash but they have an ATM.
13 locals recommend
Blue Moon Bar & Grill
2535 University AveTypical Wisconsin tavern. Excellent burgers and local cheese curds. Friendly staff. Grill open till midnight. Only takes cash but they have an ATM.
Date spot or dinner with friends! Excellent food--goat cheese balls, ahi, and Thai chicken pizza are awesome but you can't go wrong with any choice! Great drinks and ideallic views of the Capitol! Make a reservation if you plan to go for dinner.
31 locals recommend
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StDate spot or dinner with friends! Excellent food--goat cheese balls, ahi, and Thai chicken pizza are awesome but you can't go wrong with any choice! Great drinks and ideallic views of the Capitol! Make a reservation if you plan to go for dinner.
The "Union" is where Madisonians of all ages spend sunny afternoons and breezy summer evenings with their friends. Live music Thursdays and Fridays. Always good beer and the best ice cream in town made by the UW School of Agriculture.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StThe "Union" is where Madisonians of all ages spend sunny afternoons and breezy summer evenings with their friends. Live music Thursdays and Fridays. Always good beer and the best ice cream in town made by the UW School of Agriculture.
Entertainment & Activities
Go early to beat the crowds. Great way to sample local treats and enjoy the Madison vibe. Saturdays only.
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGo early to beat the crowds. Great way to sample local treats and enjoy the Madison vibe. Saturdays only.
Nice place to walk or run. You can go from our front door and be back in about an hour or take a picnic and enjoy the views.
55 locals recommend
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrNice place to walk or run. You can go from our front door and be back in about an hour or take a picnic and enjoy the views.
Arts & Culture
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StShopping
A few blocks of cute shops to browse. A Trader Joe's if you need it.
17 locals recommend
Monroe Street
Monroe StreetA few blocks of cute shops to browse. A Trader Joe's if you need it.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4710 University AveTake a reusable bag from the coat closet. :)
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StTake a reusable bag from the coat closet :)
Regent Market Co-Op
2136 Regent StClosest option if you're on foot. They have the basics.
Parks & Nature
Our daily hike is out the front door and down to the Lakeshore trail. We walk to the Union and back. If you want to enjoy campus and the rest of the neighborhood on the way home, climb Bascom Hill and meander back on the streets.
7 locals recommend
UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
2000 University Bay DrOur daily hike is out the front door and down to the Lakeshore trail. We walk to the Union and back. If you want to enjoy campus and the rest of the neighborhood on the way home, climb Bascom Hill and meander back on the streets.
A nice longer run out our front door toward the zoo. Go around the back side following the marsh and enter the Arboretum to have a peaceful route.
60 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayA nice longer run out our front door toward the zoo. Go around the back side following the marsh and enter the Arboretum to have a peaceful route.