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.

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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.

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Marquette

Marquette might not have many top sights, but Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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.

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Greenbush

While Greenbush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.

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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
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 3.5-star luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,762 reviews)
"Lobby was relaxing, fast check in, friendly staff. Loved the Starbucks connected. Just be careful parking in garage scratched my car on the overhang thing. Would have liked a few extra amenities was very limited. Also reserved a premier room, not sure if that was it. Overall was a nice hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
2.5 out of 5
8102 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI
The price is 1.620.560 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
1.620.560 ₫
1.871.747 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Great hotel close to University of Wisconsin campus"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
3 out of 5
516 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI
The price is 2.063.243 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
2.063.243 ₫
2.383.176 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,154 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay for our visit in Madison!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham 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
The Dylin
4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
"The faculty and room are absolutely gorgeous. I also like that the check in is all online and you don’t have to actually deal with a front desk person. My only complaint is the parking situation. If the garage is all reserved, you have to park off site a few blocks away. The neighborhood isn’t the ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Dylin
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

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

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