Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveTry their huevos rancheros!
Osteria Papavero
128 E Wilson StOffer small and large plates that are delicious!
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StTons of beer on tap and known for their "Wisconsin Food."
Lucille
101 King StDJ's, Wood-Fired Pizza and a great draft and craft cocktail list!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice night life spot that serves wood fired pizza and has a great ambiance.
23 locals recommend
Natt Spil
211 King StNice night life spot that serves wood fired pizza and has a great ambiance.
Off Broadway Drafthouse
5404 Raywood RdClose to home and offers a good variety of beers!
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveUsually has live music after 10pm.
High Noon Saloon
701 E Washington AveThey have live music nightly.
Parks & Nature
A great place to take a walk...
31 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrA great place to take a walk...
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveIndoor conservancy or outdoor gardens.
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveThere is a nice beach located on the south side of the zoo too!
Entertainment & Activities
This is where the action happens! There is a farmer's market around the square every Saturday from 6am-1pm.
17 locals recommend
Capitol Square -South
223 W Main StThis is where the action happens! There is a farmer's market around the square every Saturday from 6am-1pm.
Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StGreat place for kids!
You may be in town for a specific event that is happening here! Less than 5 minutes to this location!
6 locals recommend
Alliant Energy Center Way
Alliant Energy Center WayYou may be in town for a specific event that is happening here! Less than 5 minutes to this location!
This is a popular place for people of all ages to hang out. Beautiful scenery as well as grilled food, beer and local ice cream.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StThis is a popular place for people of all ages to hang out. Beautiful scenery as well as grilled food, beer and local ice cream.
Shopping
Walk down the famous State Street and shop where you want. Only bikes and buses are allowed to commute this street. There are a number of coffee shops and eateries along the way.
111 locals recommend
State Street
State StreetWalk down the famous State Street and shop where you want. Only bikes and buses are allowed to commute this street. There are a number of coffee shops and eateries along the way.
Essentials
There is a super center located near by. I don't typically shop here, but it will work in a pinch.
6 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2151 Royal AveThere is a super center located near by. I don't typically shop here, but it will work in a pinch.
You can pick up healthy food and a variety of affordable adult beverages for your weekend!
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StYou can pick up healthy food and a variety of affordable adult beverages for your weekend!
Getting Around
Moorland Road
Moorland RoadCan catch the buses on this street.