Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StTheir bread and pastries are to die for.
Tapas and excellent drinks. If you call ahead because of a celebration, they treat you to champagne!
8 locals recommend
Graft
18 N Carroll St Tapas and excellent drinks. If you call ahead because of a celebration, they treat you to champagne!
Great lunch spot with healthy eats, close to the hustle and bustle of state street and memorial union.
10 locals recommend
Forage Kitchen
665 State StGreat lunch spot with healthy eats, close to the hustle and bustle of state street and memorial union.
Cargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveGood, convenient coffee shop. They roast their own coffee as well.
Taqueria Guadalajara
1033 S Park StBest mexican food in town. Limited libations available.
Arts & Culture
Live bands, daily events, beer, beautiful lakeside scenery. Also, you can rent boats (kayaks, SUPs, canoes) to get out on the lake. Don't miss out on a nice warm day!
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StLive bands, daily events, beer, beautiful lakeside scenery. Also, you can rent boats (kayaks, SUPs, canoes) to get out on the lake. Don't miss out on a nice warm day!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walks in nature in the heart of the city.
31 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrBeautiful walks in nature in the heart of the city.
Not to be missed! If you are feeling adventurous, rock climb with Apex Adventure Alliance.
120 locals recommend
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park RdNot to be missed! If you are feeling adventurous, rock climb with Apex Adventure Alliance.
Features a big dog park (make sure to buy the pass), hiking, xc ski trails, disc golf, bike paths.
9 locals recommend
Capital Springs State Park & Recreation Area
Features a big dog park (make sure to buy the pass), hiking, xc ski trails, disc golf, bike paths.
Entertainment & Activities
Union South
1308 W Dayton StFree movies, a climbing wall, bowling lanes, live music, beer.
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveFREE!
Drinks & Nightlife
Orpheum Theater
216 State StGetting Around
Airport & Terminal Door 6 (NB) station
Airport
Essentials
Take a climbing class or a fitness class. Beginners welcome. They also have open climbing time to just head in and rock climb on your own.
Summit Strength & Fitness
3118 Kingsley WayTake a climbing class or a fitness class. Beginners welcome. They also have open climbing time to just head in and rock climb on your own.
Walmart Supercenter
130 Commerce St