Downtown Madison Travel Guide
Madison
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Popular places to visit
Capitol Square
You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
State Street Shopping
During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.
Memorial Union Terrace
You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enjoy the student vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top university in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your travels in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
The room was clean and welcoming. We got free drinks at the bar and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Excellent location. Room was clean - great view of the capital building. Nice shower and comfortable beds. Wish parking was included. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Very friendly staff. Great location for UW events.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Our go to place when we visit!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Edgewater
Super friendly staff. Very high quality facilities. Fabulous view of the lake from my room and around the property.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Greenbush
While Greenbush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Dane County Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
University Heights Historic District
Though University Heights Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like Yahara Place Park and The Sylvee.
Bram's Addition
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bram's Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
