Guidebook for Madison

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Guidebook for Madison

Food Scene

5 minute walk to great brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. Try the Staropramen Czech lager on tap or some great WI fried cheese curds.
19 locals recommend
Gates and Brovi
3502 Monroe St
19 locals recommend
5 minute walk to great brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. Try the Staropramen Czech lager on tap or some great WI fried cheese curds.
Walk along the bike path or take a quick drive to some of the best coffee in town. A Milwaukee based coffee roaster, this is their second Madison cafe location. Great quick breakfast options too.
21 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe St
21 locals recommend
Walk along the bike path or take a quick drive to some of the best coffee in town. A Milwaukee based coffee roaster, this is their second Madison cafe location. Great quick breakfast options too.
Great Burger, Frites, and amazing beer selection
31 locals recommend
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe St
31 locals recommend
Great Burger, Frites, and amazing beer selection

Essentials

One of the smallest Whole Foods in the nation but they do a good job.
30 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4710 University Ave
30 locals recommend
One of the smallest Whole Foods in the nation but they do a good job.
Great grocery however no deli or butcher so not always the one stop shop. Also, beer isn't refrigerated so plan ahead if you plan to get supplies from here.
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe St
45 locals recommend
Great grocery however no deli or butcher so not always the one stop shop. Also, beer isn't refrigerated so plan ahead if you plan to get supplies from here.
Closest large format grocery. Good Natural Foods and Liquor section
22 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
2920 Fitchrona Rd
22 locals recommend
Closest large format grocery. Good Natural Foods and Liquor section

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Burger
17 locals recommend
Jacs Dining and Tap House
2611 Monroe Street
17 locals recommend
Great Burger

Entertainment & Activities

Outdoor seating, great for warm nights and a cold treat
17 locals recommend
Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe St
17 locals recommend
Outdoor seating, great for warm nights and a cold treat
Highly awarded Children's museum can be
66 locals recommend
Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton St
66 locals recommend
Highly awarded Children's museum can be

Shopping

Open air mall with a Macy's, and many good brands.
63 locals recommend
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale Blvd
63 locals recommend
Open air mall with a Macy's, and many good brands.

Arts & Culture

Great movie theater with big studio and independent films
25 locals recommend
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale Blvd
25 locals recommend
Great movie theater with big studio and independent films

Sightseeing

Hang out on the Capitol lawn or use it as a launching pad for a stroll down State Street. Saturday mornings one of the nations largest farmer's markets rings the square.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main St
141 locals recommend
Hang out on the Capitol lawn or use it as a launching pad for a stroll down State Street. Saturday mornings one of the nations largest farmer's markets rings the square.
If you are into Architecture, check out Frank Lloyd Wrights vision overlooking Lake Monona.
58 locals recommend
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr
58 locals recommend
If you are into Architecture, check out Frank Lloyd Wrights vision overlooking Lake Monona.
Rent a SUP or Kayak, get a snack, hangout at the lake.
7 locals recommend
Wingra Park and Boat Livery
824 Knickerbocker St
7 locals recommend
Rent a SUP or Kayak, get a snack, hangout at the lake.