Madison Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
About Madison
Madison is a fairly large city in south central Wisconsin. One of only two cities in North America on an isthmus (the other isSeattle), Madison is defined by its five lakes: Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. Through a combination of factors, including the state capital and theUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison, the city has more to offer than might be expected from a metropolitan area of about 500,000. Madison has many excellent restaurants, an active theater community, a great music scene, and good shopping. Madison is also minutes away from a beautiful rural countryside featuring larger fields and a more scenic and hilly terrain, depending on which direction one travels outside of the city. National groups and magazines rank Madison highly for being a very bike-friendly city,
Top Attractions in Madison
Explore the best things to see and do in Madison:
- ★Art Fair Off The Square
- ★Art Fair On The Square
- ★Chazen Museum of Art
- ★Concerts on the Square
- ★Dane County Farmer's Market
- ★East Washington Avenue
- ★Governor's Mansion
- ★Great Taste of the Midwest
Where to Eat in Madison
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Glass Nickel Pizza
- 🍴Greenbush Bakery
- 🍴Greenbush Bar
- 🍴Harvest Restaurant
- 🍴Harvey House
- 🍴Himal Chuli
Where to Stay in Madison
- 🏨Baymont Inn & Suites Madison West
- 🏨Best Western InnTowner and the Highland Club
- 🏨Best Western Premier Park Hotel
- 🏨Comfort Suites Madison West Hotel
- 🏨Concourse Hotel
- 🏨Countryside Apartments
Madison Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: