Downtown Madison Travel Guide
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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
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Dee and Zachary continue to provide excellent service! Rooms are clean and location can’t be beat
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
An excellent stay!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Excellent location and walkable to many areas near the UW campus and other sites. Hotel is always clean and staff always friendly and helpful. Good breakfast is included as well as onsite restaurant. Highly recommend….
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Edgewater
It was a very nice hotel. The room was very clean and front staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Room was spotless
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Chazen Museum of Art and Memorial Union Terrace.
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.
