Guidebook for Madison
Drinks & Nightlife
I work here as an Events Coordinator, therefore, I will be able to get you discounted tickets and drinks!
Liquid
624 University AveI work here as an Events Coordinator, therefore, I will be able to get you discounted tickets and drinks!
Wando's
602 University Ave$20 fishbowl drinks!
Red Shed
508 N Frances StNerd shots - dark liquor shots that taste just like grape-flavored nerds.
Whiskey Jacks
552 State StMechanical bull rides!
Food Scene
Great brunch place with delicious bread and baked goods daily!
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Manna Cafe & Bakery
611 N Sherman AveGreat brunch place with delicious bread and baked goods daily!
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetIn-house-made ramen, delicious pork belly buns!
Pies, cakes, and shakes! Get a shake and split it with a friend - they're HUGE!
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AvePies, cakes, and shakes! Get a shake and split it with a friend - they're HUGE!
Paul's Pel'meni
414 W Gilman StDelicious Russian dumplings!
New Seoul Restaurant
721 N High Point RdKorean food near the Square. Delicious army stew!
Greenbush Bakery
1402 Regent StKosher donuts, $1 each!
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StVietnamese and Thai food on east-side of town!
Grampa's Pizzeria
1374 Williamson StHuge hand-toss pizzas, great with wine selection.
Graze
1 S Pinckney StBIBIMBOP BURRITO.
Open Thursday-Sunday, 24/7 with delicious brunch food and alcoholic beverages.
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Short Stack Eatery
301 W Johnson StOpen Thursday-Sunday, 24/7 with delicious brunch food and alcoholic beverages.
Sightseeing
There is a beautiful outlook here of Lake Monona and out Capitol building. take lots of pictures!
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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrThere is a beautiful outlook here of Lake Monona and out Capitol building. take lots of pictures!
Drive past the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff - the wealthiest neighborhood in Madison along Lake Mendota.
Wisconsin Governor's Mansion
99 Cambridge RdDrive past the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff - the wealthiest neighborhood in Madison along Lake Mendota.
Arts & Culture
Rotating exhibitions of model art on State Street near the Capitol! Free with a near gift shop inside and attached to the Overture Center!
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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StRotating exhibitions of model art on State Street near the Capitol! Free with a near gift shop inside and attached to the Overture Center!
Attached to UW-Madison campus with beautiful art pieces.
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I-Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveAttached to UW-Madison campus with beautiful art pieces.
Essentials
Forget something? This is a short drive from the house for groceries or daily essentials.
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Pick 'n Save
2502 Shopko DrForget something? This is a short drive from the house for groceries or daily essentials.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1864 E Washington AveCar rental if needed.
The bus is $2 per adult ride (ask for a 'Transfer' to save $2 on a trip home!).
North Transfer Point (Metro Transit) station
1213 Huxley StThe bus is $2 per adult ride (ask for a 'Transfer' to save $2 on a trip home!).
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling, Arcade, Bar, and sometimes live music. Call in-advance to make sure there are lane availabilities.
Bowl-A-Vard Lanes
2121 E Springs DrBowling, Arcade, Bar, and sometimes live music. Call in-advance to make sure there are lane availabilities.
A little far but comfy chairs, large food selections, and $5 movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
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Marcus Palace Cinema
2830 Hoepker RdA little far but comfy chairs, large food selections, and $5 movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays!