Downtown Madison Travel Guide
Madison
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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.
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Staff was super helpful with me navigating the snowstorm. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Edgewater
The room was amazing and the view was even more breathtaking than we could even imagine. We really didn’t need to have much help with anything because we were self sufficient already so we didn’t bother asking anyone. The view was breathtaking (I think I already said that…).
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
We did not eat breakfast. Everything else was great
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Lovely warm greetings! Love the ambiance!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Room was spotless. Staff was friendly and courteous. Would have appreciated a heads up before making the reservation about paid parking.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
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.
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.
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.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
