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Madison Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Kayak, canoe, and fish Madison's lakes
  • Nibble the fresh food at the country's largest farmers' market
  • Stroll through the Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the Henry Vilas Zoo
  • Learn about Wisconsin history at the State Capitol
  • Treat your family to homemade ice cream from the famous Babcock Hill Dairy Store

Madison Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Surrounded by water, Madison is situated on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona. The city combines shore scenery and state-capital culture with the liveliness that comes from being home to the University of Wisconsin. And not far from town you can enjoy a scenic drive through farmland rich in wheat fields and dairy cows.

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Hotels

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Doubletree Hotel Madison
525 W. Johnson Street
Madison, WI
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 0.3 Miles
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Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
9 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 1.0 Miles
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The Edgewater Hotel
666 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 0.7 Miles
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University of Wisconsin Campus and State Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Distance: 0.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Explore the lakefront campus and State Street, the commercial strip that caters to students, filled with ethnic restaurants, bars and shops.... Read More
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Dane County Farmers Market on the Square
Capitol Square
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-1485
Distance: 0.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Hugely popular market with producer-only products from Wisconsin farmers, filled with fun, food and friendly vendors.... Read More
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The University of Wisconsin Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, Wisconsin 53711 Map
Distance: 3.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: 1,260 acres of restored prairie, forests, marshlands, woodland, trails and horticultural and native plant gardens.... Read More
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Madison Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADISON, WI 53794
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7 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADISON, WI 53715
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADISON, WI 53704
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
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