Things To Do In Madison
Memorial Union
Enjoy the iconic sunburst chairs, beautiful lake views, gorgeous sunsets, and great Wisconsin foods.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a 16 acre outdoor botanical garden and 10,000-square-foot conservatory.
Henry Vilas Zoo
The Henry Vilas Zoo has 650+ animals and is completely free!
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
View the downtown skyline over Lake Monona. Bring your own picnic or enjoy locally crafted soft pretzels, Nürnburg-style brats, or fresh, squeaky cheese curds.
State Street
The most walked street in Madison. Find local shops, restaurants and bars on State Street and around the Capitol Square.
Dane County Farmers' Market
If you will be in town on Saturday check out the farmers market! Lots of free cheese curd samples :) You’ll find the season’s best vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 220 vendors.
Union South - Badger Bash Tailgate Party
UW Football plays on Saturday, September 7th. Join the UW-Madison Marching band at the free Badger Bash Tailgate Party 2½ hours before kickoff.
Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon
The IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin will take place Sunday, September 8.