Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Taj Indian Restaurant
1256 S Park StThey have a Groupon right now. Super yum authentic Indian food.
I'd never been to a place like this. You cook your meal in the flavored broth of your choice. It's a cool experience (and much cheaper than the melting pot) if you've never been to a place like this. I highly recommend!
Double 10 Mini Hot Pot
600 Williamson StreetI'd never been to a place like this. You cook your meal in the flavored broth of your choice. It's a cool experience (and much cheaper than the melting pot) if you've never been to a place like this. I highly recommend!
Barriques - Park St.
961 S Park StFood + coffee. Staff is ALWAYS friendly.
Adorable little cafe across from the Zoo. Definitely a neighborhood spot.
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ZuZu Cafe
1336 Drake StAdorable little cafe across from the Zoo. Definitely a neighborhood spot.
If it is a Saturday that the farmer's market is open, and you are not there, you are not doing Madison right. It does get crowded after 9:30 because of it's awesomeness. I love to grab some goodies, then go sit on the grass surrounding the capital and munch away (good way to escape the crowd). Lots of food trucks. I LOVE the empanada truck by Colectivo Coffee. (located around Capitol - not coming up correctly on this map)
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Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdIf it is a Saturday that the farmer's market is open, and you are not there, you are not doing Madison right. It does get crowded after 9:30 because of it's awesomeness. I love to grab some goodies, then go sit on the grass surrounding the capital and munch away (good way to escape the crowd). Lots of food trucks. I LOVE the empanada truck by Colectivo Coffee. (located around Capitol - not coming up correctly on this map)
Drinks & Nightlife
Yummy brewery within walking distance. They are occasionally on Groupon too. Worth a stop.
Rockhound Brewing Company
444 S Park StYummy brewery within walking distance. They are occasionally on Groupon too. Worth a stop.
LOVE this place! They always have jazz on Tuesdays - but is good any day of the week. It's not really labelled on the outside - so keep your eye's open. This will sneak up on you. I love this little eclectic place. They let you bring in the delish pizza from next door too!
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Mason Lounge
416 S Park StLOVE this place! They always have jazz on Tuesdays - but is good any day of the week. It's not really labelled on the outside - so keep your eye's open. This will sneak up on you. I love this little eclectic place. They let you bring in the delish pizza from next door too!
Entertainment & Activities
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveFREE GREAT ZOO! We will even stroll through here for ice cream.
I bike here from my house. Rent SUP's, kayaks and almost any un-motorized water vehicle. You can boat out by the Monona terrace for some new insta pic's ;) with the capital in the background. The staff is SUPER friendly. They have a nice area if you just want to hang out by the water, too.
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Brittingham Boats
701 W Brittingham PlI bike here from my house. Rent SUP's, kayaks and almost any un-motorized water vehicle. You can boat out by the Monona terrace for some new insta pic's ;) with the capital in the background. The staff is SUPER friendly. They have a nice area if you just want to hang out by the water, too.
Parks & Nature
Close by. Lifeguarded beach in the summer. Beautiful place to watch the sunset (anytime of year). Surrounded by a bunch of green space and bike trails.
Henry Vilas Beach
1501 Vilas Park DrClose by. Lifeguarded beach in the summer. Beautiful place to watch the sunset (anytime of year). Surrounded by a bunch of green space and bike trails.
Arts & Culture
FREE TOURS! The capital is SO beautiful. I believe the free tour is about an hour long. They do give you some good Madison history. If it is the warmer part of the year, you CAN NOT MISS walking up to the top and strolling around the outside of the dome. Beautiful way to see the city and the have a small museum (free) on the inner part of the dome.
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Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StFREE TOURS! The capital is SO beautiful. I believe the free tour is about an hour long. They do give you some good Madison history. If it is the warmer part of the year, you CAN NOT MISS walking up to the top and strolling around the outside of the dome. Beautiful way to see the city and the have a small museum (free) on the inner part of the dome.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StGetting Around
Very popular way to get around Madison. Bike pick up is about a block away. Check out https://madison.bcycle.com/ for more information on pick up and drop off locations.
Madison B-cycle Station – Vilas Park @ Arboretum
850 S Mills StVery popular way to get around Madison. Bike pick up is about a block away. Check out https://madison.bcycle.com/ for more information on pick up and drop off locations.