Campus Area Travel Guide
Madison
Visit Campus Area
Things to do

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Campus Area

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
"Front desk employees were excellent!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"very clean, felt like luxury"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"Great stay and excellent location"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Madison
"The Graduate is fortunate that they have a fantastic location, because the hotel itself is run down and badly needs a renovation. The lobby and rooms badly need to be upgraded, and I imagine the owners could then get top dollar."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
"Location great Beautiful rooms Great staff"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
"Very good"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Campus Area

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
Monona is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Lake Monona.

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

Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.





