Campus Area Travel Guide
Madison
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Campus Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Very clean, great perks, great location!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Clean, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Top notch hotel. Every member of the staff was courteous and friendly. Lobby was attractive, clean, well maintained. Hotel rooms were clean and constable. Very spacious! Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked with essentials. Shirley services to the Kohl Center was so appreciated in the sub zero ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Madison
The hotel has only 74 rooms and six floors with the rooftop deck bar Café. It feels very comfortable and is right next to campus. The front desk staff were mostly students and they were incredibly nice. I was impressed that they gave me a food credit for $15 each day that I was there and they also ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Great location! The rooms were great and the beds were very comfortable! The pool, sauna jacuzzi and gym were fantastic! The people were very nice too.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
Stayed for one night when it was -30 below. Check in was great, got an extra pillow no problem and some tea in the lobby. No weird smells in lobby or room. Minor issues knocked it down a bit. No fan in bathroom. This was strange to me. Fan grate, but no fan switch or auto on fan. No usb plugs in ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Campus Area
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 Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.
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.
Monona Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Monona Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kohl Center and State Street Shopping.
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.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
