Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Amazing brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning, great cocktails, all around fantastic food.
21 locals recommend
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StAmazing brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning, great cocktails, all around fantastic food.
All French bakery, fantastic quiche and pain au chocolate. The people who run it are from France and brought all of their baking equipment with them from France.
La Baguette
7424 Mineral Point RdAll French bakery, fantastic quiche and pain au chocolate. The people who run it are from France and brought all of their baking equipment with them from France.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gib's
1380 Williamson StA house that has been remade into a bar. Feels like Brooklyn.
Sightseeing
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StIconic building, beautiful inside and out.
Crazy crazy campus that is open for public tours 3:30-5:30 on weekdays and 10-3 (?) on weekends. DO NOT MISS.
20 locals recommend
Epic
1979 Milky WayCrazy crazy campus that is open for public tours 3:30-5:30 on weekdays and 10-3 (?) on weekends. DO NOT MISS.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful place to explore, especially with bikes.
31 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrBeautiful place to explore, especially with bikes.
Owen Parkway
Owen ParkwayIt's our backyard--lots of hiking, great views.
Arts & Culture
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveSurprisingly great collection of art.
Shopping
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdAnthropologie, Twigs, Kate Spade, etc.
Essentials
Well, it's expensive. For less expensive options there's Woodmans, Pick N' Save, and Trader Joe's. Nothing is as glamorous as Whole Foods though.
30 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4710 University AveWell, it's expensive. For less expensive options there's Woodmans, Pick N' Save, and Trader Joe's. Nothing is as glamorous as Whole Foods though.