Things To Do
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Free, beautiful, out door gardens to explore. Don't miss the only Thai Pavilion (only one of four in the world outside of Thailand).
Memorial Union Terrace
Amy's favorite place in Madison. Enjoy a drink, relax on the lake, and people watch to your hearts content. On hot days ice cream made in UW's Babock Hall Dairy from The Daily Scoop is a must!
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Always free admission, beautiful space, and a really cool Museum Store.
Madison Children's Museum
A sensory overload of fun, interesting, and interactive things for the kids!
Henry Vilas Zoo
Lions & tigers & bears, oh my! Grab some sandwiches and drinks from the nearby Zuzu Cafe for a picnic in the park ahead of time.
Brittingham Boats
Rent a kayak, paddle board, or even a boat and enjoy our beautiful lakes.
Dane County Farmers' Market
The largest farmers market in the country on Madison's Capitol Square. Great for people watching and grabbing some breakfast on the go. Don't sleep on Stella's Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread, it's worth the crowd and the wait! If the Curd Girl food cart is out get an order of the best fried cheese curds anywhere, period! Saturday mornings from 6:15 am to 1:45 pm
Live On King Street
Free out door concerts on Friday nights
Karben4 Brewing
Fantasy Factory beer, enough said!
One Barrel Brewing Company
Small batch handmade brews.
Young Blood Beer Company - King Street
Do you like your beer weird? This is the place to go, Sours and Hazy IPA's galore.
Old Sugar Distillery
Crafty cocktails? Get your local hipster cocktails here. Tours and tastings also available.
Flix Brewhouse Madison
Best place in Madison to see a movie. The whole food menu slaps and you can have a drink or an amazing shake while you enjoy a blockbuster or a small indie your choice!
The Boneyard
Georgie's favorite place in Madison. A perfect place to bring your pups to play while enjoying a drink and some food truck bites.
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
Enjoy amazing lake and Madison skyline views while have a beer. (are we noticing a theme?)
Tikki Bar at The East Side Club
Grab a tropical cocktail, a brat from the VFW, and grab a seat in their provided lawn chairs Enjoy local musicians while you feel the cool lake breeze. The Tikki Bar on the lake is open on the weekend afternoons!
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
Home of the famous Prairie Fume (triple gold metal winner). They also recently added a distillery. Worth the short trip out of town.
Hop Garden Brewery Tap Room
Cutest little tap room in a quaint artsy town on a slow river.
Dexter's Pub
A Madison favorite for Friday Fish Fry with a plethora of beers on tap. This is where Amy and Royce met!
Wisconsin State Capitol
Free to take a walk around and see the biggest State Capitol in the country.
Lake Monona Bike Loop
13 miles of unbeatable lake views. Rent a bike, take your morning run, or just stroll the lake path and soak up some nature.
Village Bar
The BEST no frills burger in Madison. Amy is known to be here for happy hour once or twice a week. Get the Brick Burger (featured on the travel channel). One of Madison best neighborhood bars.
Gloria’s Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
Royce and Amy's favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Try the seviche and get a jalapeno margarita.
Ichiban 四川
Do like spicy and Chinese food? Amy and Royce find themselves ordering from Ichiban most Sunday nights. Your welcome!
Tasting Room
In the mood for a nice cigar and a fancy scotch? This is the place for you! Amy and Royce have celebrated plenty of NYE's here and just when we feel like being fancy ;)