Downtown Madison Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
The room was clean and welcoming. We got free drinks at the bar and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Rooms were clean and you can’t beat the location!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Great hotel and will be staying there again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
The hotel was extremely clean, our room was nice and large for a 2 Queen room. Staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. The location was perfect for our walk to the stadium and downtown!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
I think that my review for this hotel was posted in my review for the Best Western Park Hotel. So the place is old but it is updated. Lucia from the front desk was awesome. We were welcome with warm cookies and smiles. The place is clean and tidy. They may need to work on changing their doors and ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Edgewater
Super friendly staff. Very high quality facilities. Fabulous view of the lake from my room and around the property.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
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 Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Dane County Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
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.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like Yahara Place Park and The Sylvee.
Bram's Addition
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bram's Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
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