Campus Area Travel Guide
Madison
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Camp Randall Stadium
Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Top hotels in Campus Area
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Room was clean, spacious, and quiet. Staff was friendly and provided suggestions of places to eat prior to the college games we attended.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Great room, clean, and friendly staff. We really enjoyed hanging out in the lobby area. A lot of great options with the continental breakfast. Have stayed here twice before and will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Loved the bar vibe before games and the added warm cookies everyday
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Madison
Staff and cleanliness were great, but the walls were so thin we heard the neighbors all night!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Governor's club was great but crowded, good housekeepers and bar tenders
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Clean, friendly staff, great space for gatherings.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Campus 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.
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 Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Monona Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kohl Center and State Street Shopping.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
