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Madison is the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Dane County. The population was 269,840 as of the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 77th-most populous in the United States. The Madison metropolitan area had a population of 680,796.
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Welcome to Madison, Wisconsin. You might know us as the capital city. Or maybe you know us as the place where farm-to-table started or as a platinum-level biking city. Our Native American founders knew us as Teejop, in reference to Madison's many lakes. Sports fans know us as Badgers.
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- Address: 800 Langdon St. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. One of the star attractions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the Memorial Union is beloved by students and locals alike.
- Address: State Street. Free, Neighborhood/Area, Shopping, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Address: 2 E. Main St. Free, Tours, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Address: 1207 Seminole Highway. Free, Parks and Gardens, Hiking, Recreation. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Make Like A Local and Hop on A Bike
- Park The Car and Explore Vibrant Downtown on Foot
- Eat Lao Food in An Old Norwegian Social Club
- Sip More Than Just Beer at Local Brewers
- Hang Out in An Old Feed Mill
- Treat Yourself to Full-Body Ayurvedic Wellness
- Make Time For Nature
Madison is one of only five platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Cities, as certified by the League of American Bicyclists. The city has more than 40 miles of well-maintained trails completely separated from automobile traffic; the trails even have their own underpasses, overpasses, roundabouts and signage. The city’s bike-share program, Madison B-Cycle...
If you want to be within walking distance of quirky shops, appealing restaurants and lots of free museums (like theChazen Museum of Art, one of the state’s largest collections), base yourself downtown. You could also stay on the east side, which has a more relaxed, funky vibe (and also lots of good restaurants) then head downtown to explore around ...
Madison has plenty of Mexican, Indian, Chinese and Thai restaurants – and sets itself apart further with an even broader range of cuisine options, including Taiwanese and Nepali spots. For a fun food challenge, try visiting all of the city’s Laotian restaurants, including Lao Laan-Xang, whose two locations have slightly different menus, and Ahan, w...
In addition to top-notch food, you’ll also find a wide selection of locally brewed beverage options in and around Madison. If beers is your thing, head to Giant Jones Brewing Company (which is LGBTQ- and women-owned),Capital Brewery (one of the oldest craft breweries in the country) andALT Brew (a dedicated gluten-free brewery and taproom). And the...
Built in 1906 as a five-story sugar beet-processing factory and later converted into a grain mill, the Garver Feed Mill is now a must-visit spot on Madison’s food and culture scene. The space hosts not the aforementioned NessAlla Kombucha, and plays host to weekly live music every Wednesday night, a Saturday farmers market (from January to April) a...
Expect more than a mere massage and facial atKosa Ayurvedic Spaat Garver Feed Mill: this 4500-sq-ft sanctuary offers full-body wellness. As the only Ayurvedic spa in the state (and one of the only in the entire Midwest), Kosa offers a retreat for couples, individuals and small groups. Indulge in a private steam and sauna session, an Indian head mas...
After you’ve had your fill of Madison’s urban pleasures, enjoy the many outdoorsy options within and close to the city. TheOlbrich Botanical Gardens (only a few minutes from Garver Feed Mill) features 16 acres of outdoor display gardens, a tropical conservatory and one of only four pavilions in the world that were gifted by the Thai government. Hik...
What's there to do in Madison, WI, you ask? Packed between our five lakes are rockin' concerts, 270 parks, a historic Capitol building that feels larger than life, a free zoo and free museums, more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails, a renowned farmers' market and plenty more.
Madison is where tradition meets innovation. The city is far more than a college town and home to the state capital. Madison is also where families come to bond on the lake, friends reunite over food and drinks and art and history lovers enjoy live music and museums galore.
