Madison guide

WELCOME to the Greater Madison Area! You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin's vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun. Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and more than 260 city parks create the perfect setting for an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing. Urban culture, natural beauty, small town charm - the greater Madison area offers it all! Lose yourself in Victorian splendor, whirlpools, fine restaurants and lounges. Or make a splash during your stay in the swimming pools, in fitness centers and with an array of in-room movies and video games. Madison offers both small town charm and a range of cultural and recreational opportunities usually found in much larger cities. So, whether you're in town for a meeting, game or just a visit, enjoy Madison's array of accommodations from four-diamond luxury to rooms on a budget, providing a full range of options to meet your needs and fit your pocketbook. Explore a fascinating variety of attractions in Madison and the surrounding communities. Every day, visitors are discovering all of the wonderful attractions that Madison has to offer.

From the family-friendly Henry Vilas Zoo and Madison Children's Museum to the historic University of Wisconsin - Madison campus to the natural beauty of Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the UW-Arboretum, there is something for everyone, right here in the city. But that's only part of the picture! Venture out in any direction from Madison and, amid the rolling green landscapes, you'll encounter charming ethnic enclaves, fascinating artistic communities and some of the state's most interesting tourist attractions. In downtown Madison alone you can indulge in cuisines from around the world, not to mention excellent continental cuisine and world-famous burgers! And a host of brew pubs and other fun-loving establishments keep the good times rolling long into the evening.


Latest Tweets featuring Madison

  • scooterbraun

    as of tomorrow presale will begin for our 2nd Night at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN!! 2 Nights at the Garden!! Never Say Never 2 TIMES! LEGGO JB!!

    May 29th, 23:19

  • J14Magazine

    J-14 Exclusive: @Maddielovesyou1 & @tuckeralbrizzi team up with @dosomething! Watch their video & hilarious bloopers: http://t.co/X6UnqjG5

    May 29th, 16:41

  • record_mexico

    Tientan al Toluca para que los Diablos sean rosas y el Nemesio Diez se llame 'Ashley Madison" http://t.co/qK4BOp4m

    Today, 00:13

  • mrpinklives

    I'm at Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison w/ @sfc_rodriguez http://t.co/rkwqkLAq

    Today, 05:26

  • __Malcolm_X

    I Work At Madison Square Garden (Where the Knicks Play). I was Tempted to take out LeBron when the Heats played the Knicks. IDC hate him!

    Today, 05:26

  • dm_pizzle

    WHY IS @madison_carterr MAKING EVERYONES NIGHT?

    Today, 05:26

  • patricktclark

    @EmmaWebb7 @madisondhobbs hey madison.

    Today, 05:26

  • Madison_Vanity

    @DrewsDick @drewferrara420 @kelseyxhorror .... Colorful bird

    Today, 05:26

  • TammieMcQueen

    Amen RT @BethanyGulke: Cheers to Gov. Phil Bryant for bringing prayer back in public schools in the south. I love WI, but take that Madison!

    Today, 05:26

  • Xoxo_Madison

    RT @madison_brianne: your sucha swag muffinnnn.

    Today, 05:26

  • Madison_StreeT

    gotta be somewhere at 1030... Im a morning person so I'll be str8

    Today, 05:26

  • madison_smith2

    @The_Real_Mills3 @talaura22mathis @John_Sizemore @jdezarn23 Candice fitinurmouth? Yeah that's cute

    Today, 05:26

  • lindseymw0021

    @DanHarrod I am in Madison all summer so just let me know when! I would love too!

    Today, 05:26

  • joemezz401

    @cher Ever coming back to Madison Square Garden ? Would be amazing for you to come around election time so you can Stomp for the Democrats

    Today, 05:26

  • madison_stone17

    This is my gorgeous bestfriend @erikasamuels 💘💘💘 I love her to death and my life wouldn't be complete withou http://t.co/JYQ1q1yB

    Today, 05:26

  • Madison_Delane

    RT @randievans7: @Madison_Delane ahh, ikr! ain't like your getting a divorce after being married 50 years because somebody cheated ?? God ! #PeopleTheseDays

    Today, 05:26

  • camiilobieber

    RT @justinbieber: yep. 2 more shows announced for #BELIEVEtour - Vancouver and 2nd night at Madison Square Garden. @jonmchu Never Say Never Ever? haha.

    Today, 05:26

  • madison_munroe

    I'm a spiderman fan and he's not a menace people. @AmazingSpiderMn @Spect_SpiderMan @Reilly_Spidey I'm reading all spiderman books

    Today, 05:26

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