Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
La Brioche True Food
2862 University AveDelicious spot for baked goods and brunch
Café Hollander - Hilldale
701 Hilldale WyColectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe StModern pizza spot with excellent cocktail menu and nightlife; beautiful architecture
27 locals recommend
Lucille
101 King StModern pizza spot with excellent cocktail menu and nightlife; beautiful architecture
Best Happy Hour specials in Madison from 5pm-7pm every week night. Also an excellent Italian restaurant with a great view of the lake.
7 locals recommend
Paisan's Restaurant
131 W Wilson StBest Happy Hour specials in Madison from 5pm-7pm every week night. Also an excellent Italian restaurant with a great view of the lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Graft
18 N Carroll StExquisite craft cocktails, small plates, wine, and great ambiance
DLUX
117 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAmazing burgers and cocktails, including spiked milshakes!
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
7876 WI-188Old Sugar Distillery
931 E Main StThe Robin Room
821 East Johnson StreetDueling pianos!
Incredible pizza, unique cocktails, and stunning architecture. Check out the downstairs bar -part of it is in a historical bank vault!
27 locals recommend
Lucille
101 King StIncredible pizza, unique cocktails, and stunning architecture. Check out the downstairs bar -part of it is in a historical bank vault!
Entertainment & Activities
Modern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
25 locals recommend
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdModern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveFree admission!
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StCapital Brewery
7734 Terrace AveParks & Nature
A beautiful nature preserve, right in the heart of Madison.
31 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrA beautiful nature preserve, right in the heart of Madison.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AvePicnic Point
2000 University Bay DrAllen Centennial Gardens
620 Babcock DrElver Park
1250 McKenna BoulevardLiterally right in our backyard!
Prairie Ridge Conservation Park
2406 Berkley DriveRight down the street - one of my favorite places to walk.
Shopping
Trader Joe’s, unique coffee and gift shops, amazing restaurants. 10 minute drive, close to Camp Randall (UW Football stadium), Edgewood college, the Madison zoo (free!), and The Arboretum.
17 locals recommend
Monroe Street
Monroe StreetTrader Joe’s, unique coffee and gift shops, amazing restaurants. 10 minute drive, close to Camp Randall (UW Football stadium), Edgewood college, the Madison zoo (free!), and The Arboretum.
State Street
State StreetHilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdArts & Culture
One of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the country. Check online for dates and times for tours and rooftop access.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StOne of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the country. Check online for dates and times for tours and rooftop access.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StChazen Museum of Art
800 University AveMadison Symphony Orchestra Inc
222 W Washington AveConcerts on the Square