Guidebook for Madison

Randy & Aaron
Guidebook for Madison

Food Scene

The best Ham ad Gruyere Croissants, assorted pastries and bread on the near East side. A 5 minute bike ride away.
29 localnici recomandă
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson St
29 localnici recomandă
The best Ham ad Gruyere Croissants, assorted pastries and bread on the near East side. A 5 minute bike ride away.
Dumplings and the best damn steamed Pork BBQ buns
20 localnici recomandă
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson Street
20 localnici recomandă
Dumplings and the best damn steamed Pork BBQ buns
Named after the official Wisconsin State Cocktail, the Old Fashion. 100% of everything comes from the State of Wisconsin. When you visit Madison, The Old Fashion is a must.
86 localnici recomandă
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney St
86 localnici recomandă
Named after the official Wisconsin State Cocktail, the Old Fashion. 100% of everything comes from the State of Wisconsin. When you visit Madison, The Old Fashion is a must.
The best steak house in Madison period! The atmosphere hasn't changed since the 60's and the staff is friendly and professional.
39 localnici recomandă
Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton St
39 localnici recomandă
The best steak house in Madison period! The atmosphere hasn't changed since the 60's and the staff is friendly and professional.
The best seafood in Madison. The atmosphere is lively and original. Ask for Nicole to be your server. She is awesome!
30 localnici recomandă
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson St
30 localnici recomandă
The best seafood in Madison. The atmosphere is lively and original. Ask for Nicole to be your server. She is awesome!
Classic neighborhood diner.
36 localnici recomandă
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood Ave
36 localnici recomandă
Classic neighborhood diner.
Good bar food in a converted gas station. A true local and regular's hang out. Friday Fish Fry ad Saturday Prime Rib
6 localnici recomandă
Brothers Three Bar & Grill
614 N Fair Oaks Ave
6 localnici recomandă
Good bar food in a converted gas station. A true local and regular's hang out. Friday Fish Fry ad Saturday Prime Rib
Our neighborhood dine in, take out or delivery pizza joint.
41 localnici recomandă
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood Ave
41 localnici recomandă
Our neighborhood dine in, take out or delivery pizza joint.
Madison has great Thai food
11 localnici recomandă
Sala Thai
36 S Fair Oaks Ave
11 localnici recomandă
Madison has great Thai food
Great Loatian food.
24 localnici recomandă
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood Ave
24 localnici recomandă
Great Loatian food.
Madison's only Vegan restaurant. Features a Sunday brunch
23 localnici recomandă
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood Ave
23 localnici recomandă
Madison's only Vegan restaurant. Features a Sunday brunch
West African cuisine
Buraka
1210 Williamson St
West African cuisine
One of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
55 localnici recomandă
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson St
55 localnici recomandă
One of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
Tex Mex. Tacos and Margarita's.
26 localnici recomandă
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood Ave
26 localnici recomandă
Tex Mex. Tacos and Margarita's.
Thai food in a small quaint setting.
7 localnici recomandă
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood Ave
7 localnici recomandă
Thai food in a small quaint setting.
Fine dining on the Capitol Square.
8 localnici recomandă
Harvest
21 North Pinckney Street
8 localnici recomandă
Fine dining on the Capitol Square.
Cup cakes, brunch, lunch and dinner
34 localnici recomandă
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood Ave
34 localnici recomandă
Cup cakes, brunch, lunch and dinner
Exceptional Italian fine dining.
11 localnici recomandă
Osteria Papavero
128 E Wilson St
11 localnici recomandă
Exceptional Italian fine dining.
One of Madison's highly acclaimed fine dining Restaurants. Featuring James Beard Award winning Chef Tory Miller. L'Etoile offers 7 course Prix Fixe dinners. Farm to Table.
16 localnici recomandă
L'Etoile
1 S Pinckney St
16 localnici recomandă
One of Madison's highly acclaimed fine dining Restaurants. Featuring James Beard Award winning Chef Tory Miller. L'Etoile offers 7 course Prix Fixe dinners. Farm to Table.
Farm to Table. James Beard Award nominee for 2017.
21 localnici recomandă
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin St
21 localnici recomandă
Farm to Table. James Beard Award nominee for 2017.
Tommy is an awesome host. Hookahs, leather couches, food, drinks and welcoming staff!
Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe
77 Sirloin Strip
Tommy is an awesome host. Hookahs, leather couches, food, drinks and welcoming staff!
Great pizza, original recipes, beautiful historic building
16 localnici recomandă
Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver Green
16 localnici recomandă
Great pizza, original recipes, beautiful historic building
Highly recommended
16 localnici recomandă
Mint Mark
1929 Winnebago St
16 localnici recomandă
Highly recommended
14 localnici recomandă
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood Ave
14 localnici recomandă
Nutkrack
2086 Atwood Ave
31 localnici recomandă
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster St
31 localnici recomandă

Entertainment & Activities

National music, comedy and theater venue.
22 localnici recomandă
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood Ave
22 localnici recomandă
National music, comedy and theater venue.
It is the place to hang out in summer. Watch the sail boats, have a beer, people watch and listen to music.
122 localnici recomandă
Terasa Memorial Union
800 Langdon St
122 localnici recomandă
It is the place to hang out in summer. Watch the sail boats, have a beer, people watch and listen to music.
On Wednesday's during the summer, Concerts of the Square is the place to be. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra performs to the masses. Each week is a different theme. Bring a blanket, picnic basket, wine and meet friends. Hang out on the Capitol lawn encircling the Wisconsin State Capitol. Google for information on exact dates.
Concerts on the Square
On Wednesday's during the summer, Concerts of the Square is the place to be. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra performs to the masses. Each week is a different theme. Bring a blanket, picnic basket, wine and meet friends. Hang out on the Capitol lawn encircling the Wisconsin State Capitol. Google for information on exact dates.
The beating heart of our neighborhood community.
9 localnici recomandă
Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa St
9 localnici recomandă
The beating heart of our neighborhood community.
This is by far THE BEST Farmers Market in the country, and yes we are bias. Organic produce...it has to be! Fresh bakery, Stella's spicy cheese bread, flowers and the best people watching in Madison. Get up early to beat the massive crowds.
93 localnici recomandă
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
93 localnici recomandă
This is by far THE BEST Farmers Market in the country, and yes we are bias. Organic produce...it has to be! Fresh bakery, Stella's spicy cheese bread, flowers and the best people watching in Madison. Get up early to beat the massive crowds.
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
61 localnici recomandă
Stadionul Camp Randall al Universității din Wisconsin
1440 Monroe St
61 localnici recomandă
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
141 localnici recomandă
Capitoliul statului Wisconsin
2 E Main St
141 localnici recomandă
Home of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPIONS UW WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
Wisconsin Field House
1450 Monroe St
Home of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPIONS UW WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great sports bar.
10 localnici recomandă
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood Ave
10 localnici recomandă
Great sports bar.
Great spot on the Capitol Square for people watching and binge drinking. In the summer, the outdoor patio is where all the iconic Madisonians hang out.
19 localnici recomandă
Genna's Lounge
105 W Main St
19 localnici recomandă
Great spot on the Capitol Square for people watching and binge drinking. In the summer, the outdoor patio is where all the iconic Madisonians hang out.
A great friendly Gay tavern right by the Capitol. Fabulous Friday Fish Fry and a great welcoming friendly staff.
Shamrock Bar & Grille
117 W Main St
A great friendly Gay tavern right by the Capitol. Fabulous Friday Fish Fry and a great welcoming friendly staff.
Because it is an icon.
16 localnici recomandă
Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson St
16 localnici recomandă
Because it is an icon.
Great food, great music and great staff. This is a landmark for the near Eastside.
21 localnici recomandă
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood Ave
21 localnici recomandă
Great food, great music and great staff. This is a landmark for the near Eastside.
The best bar in our neighborhood featuring excellent taco's, tamales and roasted corn. The place to be in the neighborhood and the near Eastside.
12 localnici recomandă
Ohio Tavern
224 Ohio Ave
12 localnici recomandă
The best bar in our neighborhood featuring excellent taco's, tamales and roasted corn. The place to be in the neighborhood and the near Eastside.
Beer aficionado's love this place.
29 localnici recomandă
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood Ave
29 localnici recomandă
Beer aficionado's love this place.
Tap room and beer store.
BarleyPop Tap & Shop
2045 Atwood Ave
Tap room and beer store.
The only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
20 localnici recomandă
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
20 localnici recomandă
The only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
52 localnici recomandă
New Glarus Brewing Company
2400 WI-69
52 localnici recomandă
7 localnici recomandă
Working Draft Beer Company
1129 E Wilson St
7 localnici recomandă
19 localnici recomandă
Old Sugar Distillery
931 E Main St
19 localnici recomandă
O'so Madhouse
1817 E Washington Ave
16 localnici recomandă
Next Door
2439 Atwood Ave
16 localnici recomandă
10 localnici recomandă
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood Ave
10 localnici recomandă

Essentials

Locally owned, organic, great beer walk-in cooler and quality meat counter. Also a great friendly staff.
28 localnici recomandă
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer St
28 localnici recomandă
Locally owned, organic, great beer walk-in cooler and quality meat counter. Also a great friendly staff.

Sightseeing

Internationally acclaimed gardens, sculptures and landscaping featuring the United States only Thai Pavilion. Just blocks away.
138 localnici recomandă
Grădinile botanice Olbrich
3330 Atwood Ave
138 localnici recomandă
Internationally acclaimed gardens, sculptures and landscaping featuring the United States only Thai Pavilion. Just blocks away.
One of our nations most beautiful Capitols. Go to the website and sign-up for a guided tour or venture out on your own and just hang out. During the warmer months the capitol square is busy with events such as the farmers market on Saturdays, Wednesday concerts. art fairs, etc.
141 localnici recomandă
Capitoliul statului Wisconsin
2 E Main St
141 localnici recomandă
One of our nations most beautiful Capitols. Go to the website and sign-up for a guided tour or venture out on your own and just hang out. During the warmer months the capitol square is busy with events such as the farmers market on Saturdays, Wednesday concerts. art fairs, etc.
This is truly the heart of Madison. Outdoor dining, people watching, shopping, bar hopping and just hanging out with the eclectic people that make this city great.
111 localnici recomandă
State Street
State Street
111 localnici recomandă
This is truly the heart of Madison. Outdoor dining, people watching, shopping, bar hopping and just hanging out with the eclectic people that make this city great.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed and awe inspiring
58 localnici recomandă
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr
58 localnici recomandă
Frank Lloyd Wright designed and awe inspiring
This sprawling historic campus is beautiful. Overlooking Lake Mendota and in the heart of downtown. Have a beer at the Union and watch the sail boats glide across the lake.
45 localnici recomandă
University of Wisconsin - Madison
45 localnici recomandă
This sprawling historic campus is beautiful. Overlooking Lake Mendota and in the heart of downtown. Have a beer at the Union and watch the sail boats glide across the lake.

Parks & Nature

This is a large park with a huge amount of green space along the shores of Lake Monona. Manicured beach with life guards during the summer months. Plenty of activity and coming soon to the park, an outdoor beer garden!
8 localnici recomandă
Plaja Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
8 localnici recomandă
This is a large park with a huge amount of green space along the shores of Lake Monona. Manicured beach with life guards during the summer months. Plenty of activity and coming soon to the park, an outdoor beer garden!
Beautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
60 localnici recomandă
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
60 localnici recomandă
Beautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
12 localnici recomandă
Lake Monona
12 localnici recomandă
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
The sister lake to Lake Monona
7 localnici recomandă
Lake Mendota
7 localnici recomandă
The sister lake to Lake Monona
Great for hiking and biking.
23 localnici recomandă
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy M
23 localnici recomandă
Great for hiking and biking.
A 1 mile hike to the tip of the point gives you a panoramic view of the University of Wisconsin and downtown Madison. Located in the heart of the UW campus on Lake Mendota.
55 localnici recomandă
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay Dr
55 localnici recomandă
A 1 mile hike to the tip of the point gives you a panoramic view of the University of Wisconsin and downtown Madison. Located in the heart of the UW campus on Lake Mendota.
9 localnici recomandă
Lake Wingra
9 localnici recomandă

Everything Else

There are so many activities in Madison we can not name them all here.
38 localnici recomandă
Madison
38 localnici recomandă
There are so many activities in Madison we can not name them all here.