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Madison, Wisconsin, skyline as seen from Lake Monona (Eric Tadsen/courtesy, Greater Madison CVB)

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Madison Travel Tips

  • Stroll down the State Street pedestrian mall, home to countless bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and all manner of University of Wisconsin students. Halloween brings out 100,000 costumed freaks.
  • Listen to local and national music acts at one of many outdoor festivals held throughout the summer, from June's acoustic-heavy Waterfront Festival to the Cajun-inspired Fête de Marquette.
  • Witness the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, one of college football's greatest rivalries, when the Minnesota Golden Gophers come to town to challenge the hometown Badgers.
  • Float around Lake Mendota and Lake Monona on a pontoon boat cruise.

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Hotels

from: $93

Doubletree Hotel Madison

525 W. Johnson Street
Madison, WI Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $139

The Edgewater Hotel

666 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703 Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $99

Best Western Inn on the Park

22 S Carroll Street
Madison, WI 53703-3309 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

University of Wisconsin Campus and State Street

expert favorite attraction
Madison, Wisconsin 53706

Distance: 0.0 mi. (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
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Dane County Farmers Market on the Square

expert favorite attraction
Capitol Square
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-1485

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hugely popular market with producer-only products from Wisconsin farmers, filled with fun, food and friendly vendors.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

The University of Wisconsin Arboretum

expert favorite attraction
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: 1,260 acres of restored prairie, forests, marshlands, woodland, trails and horticultural and native plant gardens.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Madison

Distance (mi.)
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport 76.4 map
Chicago O'Hare International Airport 108.5 map
Chicago Midway Airport 122.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Madison

Distance (mi.)
Madison Dane County Regional Airport 5.4 map
Greater Rockford Airport 62.3 map
Dubuque Municipal Airport 81.5 map

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Madison Vacation Rentals

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from: $124

Romantic Bed and Breakfast Inn

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Iron, Microwave, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Room Service, Stereo, TV, Towels, VCR
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from: $850

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADISON, WI

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Dishwasher, Garage, Laundry, No Pets, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove
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from: $450

6 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADISON, WI

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Balcony, Refrigerator, Utilities included

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