Burke Travel Guide
Madison
Popular places to visit
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.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
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.
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 Burke
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Very reasonable
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
The room was clean and the pool area was excellent. Really like how the pool is warm. The breakfast was a good variety of foods.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Room seemed clean, toilet ran all night needs parts, bed had pit in it you roll to center, I wish all hotels quit adding flour to scrambeld eggs and serve horrible sausage. Staff was great
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
The pillows were amazing! The bed was okay! The breakfast was tasty and it wasn’t the same everyday. The people were friendly and helpful! The hot tub is huge and nice and hot! It helped melt away the winter aches. There are lots of good shops nearby. We had fun!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Space was clean. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Staff was wonderful, room exceeded expectations
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burke
Greater Sandburg
Greater Sandburg might not have many top sights, but East Towne Mall and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastmorland
Though Eastmorland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre.
Carpenter Ridgeway
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carpenter Ridgeway and surrounding area, you can visit Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre.
Worthington Park
When in Worthington Park, you can plan a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Schenk Atwood
While visiting Schenk Atwood, you might make a stop by sights like Barrymore Theatre and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
