Madison, WI

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Madison

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Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
Madison Skyline

Monona

Situated on Lake Monona's southeastern shore, this Madison suburb boasts the historic Indian Mounds Park, a site on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Campus Area

If you're spending some time in Campus Area, Chazen Museum of Art and Memorial Union Terrace are top sights worth seeing.

Campus Area
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Marquette

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

Marquette
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Regent

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Regent might not have many top sights, but Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Greenbush

While Greenbush might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.

Greenbush
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

3.5 out of 5
1 W Dayton St Madison WI
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

3 out of 5
2424 University Avenue Madison WI
Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

2.5 out of 5
483 Commerce Dr Madison WI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
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The Dylin

The Dylin

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium ...
The Dylin
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Reviews of Madison

4.4
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I visit Madison every three or for months on business.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent places to visit but dont go when the rallies are on your way.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love Madison

4/5 - Good

Richard

The city is poised to fight the Home-@ Stay order, the MATC is poised to start with regular distancing, or so it seems.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice City!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I miss living in Madison, it’s a much more polite and friendly city than La Crosse.

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