Madison Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Madison
Where to stay in Madison
Downtown Madison
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.
Monona
Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
"Nice, clean and conveniently located for our stay in Madison"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
"We got a room at great rate with an expedia deal. Given what we paid, we truly could not complain. Our room was clean and comfortable! The only negatives were that most games in the game room did not work (some not at all, and some took money and then didnt work). If you have a kiddo looking forward ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
"Clean room nice stuff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Dylin
"Literally perfect. Was traveling for a stretch so having amenities like a washer and dryer was amazing and super helpful. I would move in if I could, elegant and cozy all at the same time. Super easy, close to everything and could not leave a better review about it."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Lake Wisconsin Resort
"The cabins looked small from the outside, but we're actually very spacious we didn't feel cramped everything was very clean there was a full kitchen a table big enough to sit at least four. I think the only thing that wasn't 100% perfect was the beds are a little small they were stiff and the pillows ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enjoy the student vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top university in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Camp Randall Stadium
Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Capitol Square
You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your travels in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Other places like Madison
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- Capitol Square
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
- East Towne Mall
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
- Kohl Center
- Orpheum Theater
- Henry Vilas Zoo
- State Street Shopping
- Breese Stevens Field
- West Towne Mall
- Barrymore Theatre
- Memorial Union Terrace
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Lake Mendota
- National Mustard Museum
- Wisconsin Field House
- Lake Monona Shoreline Run
- Wisconsin Historical Museum
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Warner Park
