Katie's Guidebook
Food scene
Tip Top Tavern
601 North StGreat outdoor patio and some of my favorite food in Madison!
Tipsy Cow
102 King StThe Tipsy Chicken is my favorite!
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StSo you say you’ve never experienced a true Wisconsin meal...
Take a short ride down the bike path and get yourself some ice cream at one of my favorite shops!
15 locals recommend
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveTake a short ride down the bike path and get yourself some ice cream at one of my favorite shops!
Not only do they have great beer, their food is also some of the best I’ve had in Madison!
18 locals recommend
Ale Asylum
3698 Pankratz StNot only do they have great beer, their food is also some of the best I’ve had in Madison!
This little place reminds me of Portland, Oregon. Local and delicious food and very relaxed atmosphere
28 locals recommend
Crema Cafe
4124 Monona DrThis little place reminds me of Portland, Oregon. Local and delicious food and very relaxed atmosphere
Graze
1 S Pinckney StLocally sourced and vegetarian/vegan options!
Vegetarian/vegan friendly spot close to my home from the bike path!
23 locals recommend
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveVegetarian/vegan friendly spot close to my home from the bike path!
Sightseeing
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StThis place is a must-see Madison staple
There are free concerts on the rooftop as well as gorgeous views of Lake Monona
58 locals recommend
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrThere are free concerts on the rooftop as well as gorgeous views of Lake Monona
Great spot to take the pups for a walk, or just an easy place to walk around and experience nature
23 locals recommend
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGreat spot to take the pups for a walk, or just an easy place to walk around and experience nature
Activities
Enjoy fresh food and amazing atmosphere all summer long on Saturday mornings!
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEnjoy fresh food and amazing atmosphere all summer long on Saturday mornings!
Neighborhoods
Want to eat at great food shops and walk around an area known for its hipster vibe? Willy Street is the place!
15 locals recommend
Williamson Street
Williamson StreetWant to eat at great food shops and walk around an area known for its hipster vibe? Willy Street is the place!
Kids
This is a great place to take your kids if you're in need of a fun activity!
66 locals recommend
Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StThis is a great place to take your kids if you're in need of a fun activity!
City advice
Getting around
Safe/Accessible Area
Don't be worried if you forget necessary travel items! There is a Target less than 5 miles from my home in a safe area that's easy to get to. The East Towne Mall also will have items you may have forgotten!
Don't miss
Saturday Farmers' Market is a Must!
There are farmers' markets all year round, but the outdoor market on The Capitol Square during the summer is the best! During the winter, I'd suggest using Google to find indoor markets.
Getting around
Uber/Lyft in the area
Our biggest ride-share programs in the area are Uber and Lyft. Usually relatively cheap rides downtown (around $10-$15 one way). Otherwise, during the summer, biking is a great choice. There's a bike trail entrance right down the road from my home that will take you all over the East/Downtown areas!