Local Attractions and Restaurants

• Madison Children's Museum
  100 State Street, Madison
  (608) 256-6445
  Explore creative and engaging exhibits and programming for ages birth to 8.

   

• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  227 State Street, Madison 
  (608) 257-0158 
  Artistic venue that exhibits modern and contemporary art.

   

• Wisconsin Veterans Museum
  30 W. Mifflin Street, Madison 
  (608) 264-6086 
  Explore Wisconsin's military history from the Civil War to the present.

   

• Wisconsin Historical Museum
  30 N. Carroll Street, Madison 
  (608) 264-6555 
  Photographs, artifacts, interactive exhibits, and audio-visual presentations teach Wisconsin's unique history.

   

• Wisconsin State Capitol
  Capitol Square, Madison
  (608) 266-0382
  Take a guided, informative tour of the State Capitol. Feast your eyes on beautiful glass mosaics, the only granite dome in the United States, and 43 varities of stone.

   

• Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison 
  (608) 246-4550 
  Enjoy nature at its finest. Explore 16 acres of outside gardens and then stroll through an inside tropical paradise.

   

• University of Wisconsin Arboretum
  1207 Seminole Highway, Madison
  Observe nature, take a walk, jog, relax or take pictures while exploring trails on the Arboretum's 1,260 acres.

   

• Monona Terrace
  1 John Nolen Drive, Madison
  (608) 261-4000 
  Frank Lloyd Wright's brilliant architecture alongside Lake Monona. Includes a rooftop garden and a variety of events year-round.

   

• University of Wisconsin Space Place
  2300 S. Park Street, Madison
  (608) 262-4779 
  Learn and play through scientific, hands-on activities and presentations from University of Wisconsin faculty and staff.

   

• The Overture Center for the Arts
  201 State Street, Madison 
  (608) 258-4141 
  See live performances downtown in Madison's own state of the art facility.

   

• Wisconsin Memorial Union
  800 Langdon Street, Madison 
  (608) 262-5079 
  Relax and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Mendota on the Union Terrace or eat inside at the German Pub.

   

• Henry Vilas Zoo
  702 S. Randall Avenue, Madison
  (608) 266-4732 
  Free admission - enjoy various animals while indulging in your favorite zoo foods. The gift shop is also available for zoo novelties. Open year-round.

   

• Dane County Farmers' Market
  Capitol Square, Madison
  Walk around Capitol Square to visit 300 vendors and purchase fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers and specialty products grown only in Wisconsin.

   

• Tenney Park
  1414 E. Johnson Street, Madison
  Play equipment, a sandy beach and a basketball court are just some places to explore in this beautiful, lush park.

   

• Goodland Park
  2862 Waubesa Avenue, Madison
  Partially wooded 15 acres of land. Two shelters, picnic areas, play equipment and swimming are the park's features.

Walking Paths

American Family Children's Hospital is located near Picnic Point, a peninsula into Lake Mendota, which features scenic walking and bicycling paths and park benches. A path also follows the lake from Picnic Point to Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus.

Restaurants

• Isthmus Dining Guide
• Dining in Madison (Greater Madison Convention and Visitor Bureau)

• Shopping
• Sports and Recreation