Madison Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Madison

Madison featuring flowers, a house and a garden

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.

Downtown Madison
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Monona

Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.

Monona
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Marquette

While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

Marquette
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Regent

When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Regent
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Tenney-Lapham

While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.

Tenney-Lapham
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Campus Area

While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.

Campus Area
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

3.5 out of 5
1 W Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,326 reviews)
Good bed and spacious room. The corner room was quiet and comfortable. Would suggest a few choices for pillows as everyone's needs are different. Convenient location to Overture Center, restaurants and shopping on state street. Staff polite and curtious.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

4 out of 5
4402 E Washington Ave Madison WI
The price is 2.178.245 ₫ per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
2.178.245 ₫
2.515.873 ₫ total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with all the extra touches, such as towels shaped like animals in the room, flower on the toilet paper and very comfortable beds. The price was good for the quality of the property.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

2.5 out of 5
483 Commerce Dr Madison WI
The price is 1.550.615 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
1.550.615 ₫
1.790.855 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Breakfast could be better.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Dylin by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Process of check in went smooth. Love the fact that it’s in a quiet area.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Dylin by Mint House
Lake Wisconsin Resort

Lake Wisconsin Resort

3 out of 5
W10941 Corning St Poynette WI
Stay at this cottage in Poynette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Wildenberg Wildlife Park and Harmony Grove Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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

Lake Wisconsin Resort
Waterfront Lodi Vacation Rental on Lake Wisconsin!

Waterfront Lodi Vacation Rental on Lake Wisconsin!

3 out of 5
N2475 WI-188 Lodi WI
Stay at this cottage in Lodi. Enjoy free parking, a marina and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wayside Park and Merrimac Ferry Dock are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Location of property was great, being close to the free ferry was great. Being able to park two boats was nice.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Waterfront Lodi Vacation Rental on Lake Wisconsin!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Madison is an amazing city full of young people and so much to do

5/5 - Excellent

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48 hours in Madison- Two shows, excellent farmers’ market, independent shops, great coffee.

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