Jenee's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful, peaceful (free) outdoor botanical gardens. The conservancy is especially great in the winter when you need some heat and humidity (small fee required).
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveWonderful, peaceful (free) outdoor botanical gardens. The conservancy is especially great in the winter when you need some heat and humidity (small fee required).
Great place to lie in the sun or shade, take a quick dip in the lake, play volleyball or even rent a canoe or kayak. There is a nice place structure for kids as well.
34 locals recommend
James Madison Park
614 E Gorham StGreat place to lie in the sun or shade, take a quick dip in the lake, play volleyball or even rent a canoe or kayak. There is a nice place structure for kids as well.
Who wouldn’t want to sip a beer, enjoy a brat or burger and enjoy the gorgeous view of the lakes. The best ice cream in Madison, Babcock Hall ice cream is also a must. Boat rentals available as well. Bring your sun screen and bug spray.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StWho wouldn’t want to sip a beer, enjoy a brat or burger and enjoy the gorgeous view of the lakes. The best ice cream in Madison, Babcock Hall ice cream is also a must. Boat rentals available as well. Bring your sun screen and bug spray.
Historic site that is wonderful to walk around, officially tour or just a cool place to stop in while shopping or site seeing downtown. There is also an observation deck that has amazing views.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StHistoric site that is wonderful to walk around, officially tour or just a cool place to stop in while shopping or site seeing downtown. There is also an observation deck that has amazing views.
So many locally grown/made, fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Wraps all around the state capital so there is built-in site seeing and a cool place to get out of the sun and use a restroom.
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSo many locally grown/made, fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Wraps all around the state capital so there is built-in site seeing and a cool place to get out of the sun and use a restroom.
Wonderful place to hike, walk, or picnic. Daily fee per car or a season pass can be purchased.
53 locals recommend
Governor Dodge State Park
4175 WI-23Wonderful place to hike, walk, or picnic. Daily fee per car or a season pass can be purchased.
Food scene
Dexter's Pub
301 North StGreat local bar with good food and many beer and drink selections.
Quirky local bar with good food and drinks with a back patio in warmer weather. Cash only!
19 locals recommend
Tip Top Tavern
601 North StQuirky local bar with good food and drinks with a back patio in warmer weather. Cash only!
Wonderful breakfast place and even good for lunch or pie!
12 locals recommend
Ogden's North Street Diner
560 North StWonderful breakfast place and even good for lunch or pie!
Good place for grab and go food or to stock up on supplies if you are looking for local and/or organic items.
10 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—North
2817 N Sherman AveGood place for grab and go food or to stock up on supplies if you are looking for local and/or organic items.
Jade Mountain Café
2611 E Johnson StGreat stop for caffeine, especially bubble tea as well as light meal or snack.
Crostini Sandwiches
231 North StGreat stop for delicious sandwiches-even gluten free options.