Guidebook for Madison
Arts & Culture
Best movie theater in town. Owned by Robert Redford. Rooftop cafe is a fun place to get a meal before seeing a flick.
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AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdBest movie theater in town. Owned by Robert Redford. Rooftop cafe is a fun place to get a meal before seeing a flick.
Fantastic free museum with 4 levels and 4 galleries of rotating art.
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Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveFantastic free museum with 4 levels and 4 galleries of rotating art.
Union South
1308 W Dayton StGreat restaurants, climbing wall, movie theater. open to the public.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite restaurants in town. Very reasonably priced, great weekend brunch, beer selection, and the best gluten free menu around.
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Jacs Dining and Tap House
2611 Monroe StreetOne of my favorite restaurants in town. Very reasonably priced, great weekend brunch, beer selection, and the best gluten free menu around.
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe StIncredible beer selection and great food.
Need a nearby late night burger? these guys have been featured on the travel channel. The local watering hole.
Village Bar
3801 Mineral Point RdNeed a nearby late night burger? these guys have been featured on the travel channel. The local watering hole.
Avenue Club and The Bubble Up Bar
1128 E Washington AveOne of, if not the best Friday fish fry in town.
The "Piano Bar" - Live piano and jazz every Thursday - Saturday. Definitely worth a visit.
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The Robin Room
821 East Johnson StreetThe "Piano Bar" - Live piano and jazz every Thursday - Saturday. Definitely worth a visit.
Great local, quality food served late into the evening. Live music daily. Fantastic cocktail menu.
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Merchant Madison
121 S Pinckney StGreat local, quality food served late into the evening. Live music daily. Fantastic cocktail menu.
Best selection of beer in town. Great brunch if you can get seated. And ask about their private room if you have a party of 6 or more, its fun and cozy.
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The Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin StBest selection of beer in town. Great brunch if you can get seated. And ask about their private room if you have a party of 6 or more, its fun and cozy.
Everything Else
Rent boats, paddleboards, hang out in the park, or take a walk at the extensive nature trails along lake Wingra.
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Wingra Boats
824 Knickerbocker StRent boats, paddleboards, hang out in the park, or take a walk at the extensive nature trails along lake Wingra.
Inner Fire Yoga
5003 University AveMy favorite Yoga studio in town
Wonderful park just a couple blocks away. Nature trails, pavilion, firepits, playground.
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Hoyt Park
Wonderful park just a couple blocks away. Nature trails, pavilion, firepits, playground.
Most beautiful indoor/outdoor gardens in Madison. The indoor bio-dome is a must see if visiting madison. It's a tropical paradise with many weekly events.
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveMost beautiful indoor/outdoor gardens in Madison. The indoor bio-dome is a must see if visiting madison. It's a tropical paradise with many weekly events.
The center of Art and Entertainment in madison. From small showcases, to big name acts. There's multiple theaters/shows daily.
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Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StThe center of Art and Entertainment in madison. From small showcases, to big name acts. There's multiple theaters/shows daily.
The most modern, impressive building on the UW-Madison campus. There's an indoor biodynamic ecosystem, as well as a 3 star cafe. Plenty to explore here. Look online for daily events.
Discovery Building
330 N Orchard StThe most modern, impressive building on the UW-Madison campus. There's an indoor biodynamic ecosystem, as well as a 3 star cafe. Plenty to explore here. Look online for daily events.
Another great park and place for spectacular views of downtown Madison and the Capitol. A great place to bar-b-cue, picnic or launch a boat.
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Olin Park
1156 Olin-Turville CtAnother great park and place for spectacular views of downtown Madison and the Capitol. A great place to bar-b-cue, picnic or launch a boat.
Often overlooked, this beautiful park in the middle of a residential neighborhood features historic oak trees framing an ancient indian burial mound. Stop here if you visit the zoo.
Bear Mound Park
1525 Vilas AveOften overlooked, this beautiful park in the middle of a residential neighborhood features historic oak trees framing an ancient indian burial mound. Stop here if you visit the zoo.
Beautiful 9 hole golf course, fun for both inexperienced to advanced golfers. Great elevations and old oak trees make this course challenging and fun. Mid-day discounts. Check website.
Glenway Golf Course
3747 Speedway RdBeautiful 9 hole golf course, fun for both inexperienced to advanced golfers. Great elevations and old oak trees make this course challenging and fun. Mid-day discounts. Check website.
Get your workout on any time of the year. No climbing experience necessary, they provide all equipment and training. Check website for open climbing hours and for specialized classes.
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Boulders Climbing Gym
3964 Commercial AveGet your workout on any time of the year. No climbing experience necessary, they provide all equipment and training. Check website for open climbing hours and for specialized classes.
Experience madison's largest park any time of year. Winter ice skate and cross country ski trials. In the summer, play madison's premier disc golf course. Bring your own discs.
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Elver Park
1250 McKenna BoulevardExperience madison's largest park any time of year. Winter ice skate and cross country ski trials. In the summer, play madison's premier disc golf course. Bring your own discs.
Food Scene
Muramoto Hilldale
546 N Midvale BlvdGreat atmosphere, vibe, and food.
Dumpling Haus
540 N Midvale BlvdAuthentic dumplings, bao, and other asian treats.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison West
5003 University AveGREAT pizza, they deliver, and gluten free options.
EVP Coffee West
3809 Mineral Point RdLocal coffee hangout
fit 2 eat
3742 Speedway RdQuick quality food. Try the eggplant salad. Many vegan/vegetarian/pescetarian options.
Great place to grab a sundae or shake after, or during a day at Wingra park.
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Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe StGreat place to grab a sundae or shake after, or during a day at Wingra park.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3313 University AveTop notch grocery store just down the road.
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StYou don't know trader Joe's? gotta google it.
Shopping
Art Gecko on Monroe
1725 Monroe StFun shopping with items from around the world. Great place for gifts.
Entertainment & Activities
Madison Public Library - Sequoya
4340 Tokay BlvdThe new neighborhood library
One of the best Zoo's in the midwest. Be sure to see the Polar Bears, Penguins, Reptile and Primate houses, as well as the beach outside the zoo at Lake Wingra. Ice skate rentals in the winter.
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Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveOne of the best Zoo's in the midwest. Be sure to see the Polar Bears, Penguins, Reptile and Primate houses, as well as the beach outside the zoo at Lake Wingra. Ice skate rentals in the winter.
Incredible botanical gardens and native plant areas. Hundreds of acres of nature trails. Check the website for guided tours of the arboretum.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayIncredible botanical gardens and native plant areas. Hundreds of acres of nature trails. Check the website for guided tours of the arboretum.
Great place to play tennis in the Winter months. Available to the public for a fee. Free outdoor courts if the UW-Tennis team isn't practicing. Call ahead. Also a fun place to watch Collegiate Tennis.
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
1000 Highland AveGreat place to play tennis in the Winter months. Available to the public for a fee. Free outdoor courts if the UW-Tennis team isn't practicing. Call ahead. Also a fun place to watch Collegiate Tennis.
Watch the famous UW-Madison Marching band practice. Band practices about 4pm-7pm every weekday during the warm months.
UW Marching Band Field
702 Walnut StWatch the famous UW-Madison Marching band practice. Band practices about 4pm-7pm every weekday during the warm months.
Beautiful park at the end of the Madison Capitol Bike Path. Great for a picnic or dog walking, this park overlooks the Middleton airport. Ask me about dinners at a nearby local organic farm.
Quisling Park
Beautiful park at the end of the Madison Capitol Bike Path. Great for a picnic or dog walking, this park overlooks the Middleton airport. Ask me about dinners at a nearby local organic farm.
Awesome Ski + Snowboard area with a Bunny hill and a half pipe. Great Cozy lodge to warm up in after an afternoon on the slopes! Make sure to check the website for specials and hours.
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Tyrol Basin
3487 Bohn RdAwesome Ski + Snowboard area with a Bunny hill and a half pipe. Great Cozy lodge to warm up in after an afternoon on the slopes! Make sure to check the website for specials and hours.
Public outdoor pool with water slides and other aquatic activities. Check website for hours.
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Goodman Pool
325 W Olin AvePublic outdoor pool with water slides and other aquatic activities. Check website for hours.
Kids love the tumbling equipment, trampolines, robe swings and adventure course. Check the website for open gym times.
Madtown Twisters Gymnastics - West
7035 Old Sauk RdKids love the tumbling equipment, trampolines, robe swings and adventure course. Check the website for open gym times.