Things To Do

Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park

Check out the drive through holiday light display! Tune in to the local radio station or listen to the soundtrack via their website.

New Glarus Christkindli Market - Dec 6-8

December 6th to 8th. Located in Downtown New Glarus, WI

Overture Center for the Arts presents A Christmas Carol

Ticket link and more information on linked website

Mousehouse Cheesehaus

Our favorite place to get Wisconsin cheese and souvenirs. Visit to get your Wisconsin Cheese fix here - Fun fact, you can fly or ship cheese home! Fun fact - When Jessica Lived in Boston, she took so much Mousehouse cheese and New Glarus Beer back, that her luggage was overweight. Thankfully it was the holiday season and they let it slide.

Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East

A local brewery with an extensive beer list. Jessica works here on the weekends to get some steps in (aka, not go to Target or TJ Maxx too much), work with great people and share her love for local brews. They serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am - 3pm. Try one of their 32 locally brewed beers on tap. We will have an after bar and Karaoke at Vintage Brewing Capitol East starting at 10:30pm.

Eno Vino Downtown

You'll get the best capitol views here. Tapas style - try them during happy hour for reduced prices in the bar area. Located on the top floor of the AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown. Picture of Craig at Emo Vino on his Birthday.

Lucille Madison

Lucille has wood fired and Detroit style pizzas, craft beer and specialty cocktails. Make sure to make a reservation if going on a Friday or during peak hours.

Bassett Street Brunch Club

The Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is known for its award-winning Wisconsin deep-fried cheese curds.

Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Livingston

Merchant Madison

We took our engagement photos here.

Settle Down Tavern

Ohio Tavern

This is Jessica’s Favorite place for Tacos and Karaoke on Saturdays. CASH ONLY.

Chicken Licks

Best wings in the area. Craig and I love this place. Don’t be like Craig and order 10 wings - because 10 wings is over 10 lbs. Each wing “order” is approx 1.5lbs or 10-12 wings per order. The original is delicious but you can’t go wrong with any. Don’t try calling because they won’t pick up. Prepare for a true WI dive bar experience. CASH ONLY.

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Jessica’s Favorite BBQ joint. Her favorite is the brisket sandwich with corn and beans.

Lombardino's Restaurant

One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Madison, WI.

Cento

Mint Mark

Sardine

Hip bistro with creative French fare in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views.

Bar Corallini

Bassett Street Brunch Club

Try to make a reservation here for breakfast, or arrive early as it fills up fast. Their breakfast is excellent and you can smell the crispy fried breakfast potatoes down the street.

Ancora Cafe + Bakery

Monty's Blue Plate Diner

Retro diner breakfast spot.

Hubbard Avenue Diner

Their biscuits are delicious. We love to go here for breakfast.

Batch Bakehouse

Old Sugar Distillery

Karben4 Brewing

The Lone Girl Brewing Company

The Lone Girl Brewing Company Taproom

Octopi Brewing

New Glarus Brewing Company

The birthplace of Wisconsin's famous Spotted Cow beer.

Black Locust Cafe

Colectivo Coffee- On the Square

Local & multiple locations throughout the Madison Area.

The Ivory Room Piano Bar

I/O Arcade Bar

Wisconsin State Capitol

Open to the public. Check out the great architecture within Wisconsin's State Capitol located in Madison, WI. Clink the link above for more information on Wisconsin State Capitol tours.

Comedy on State

Check out a comedy show at Comedy on State.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Henry Vilas Zoo

Madison's local zoo. It's Free!

Vitense Golfland

Play indoor Madison Wisconsin themed mini golf here! Bringing your clubs? They have a year-round heated driving range to help you improve your shot.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Outdoors - Remember to dress warm.

Cave of the Mounds

Located Approximately 40 minutes West of Madison, WI.

Devil's Lake State Park

Craving the Outdoors? Hike one of the trails at Devils Lake State Park, approximately 1 hour North of Madison, WI. Picture of Craig at the top of one of the trails.

Wisconsin Dells

Check out the tourist capitol of Wisconsin. You can take an outdoor Original Wisconsin Duck tour through the natural beauty of the Dells, shop, or spend an extra day at one of their famous waterparks!