Downtown Madison Travel Guide
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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.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
This was our third stay here, and our first time not up on the governor's executive club level. Our room was very clean and comfortable with a gorgeous Capitol view. Your staff is very friendly and the location is perfect. We will be back!!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Great location, right on the Capital square. Overall, great - cleanliness, service all good. Room was ready early.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown
Nice place, great rooms, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Edgewater
Beautiful, luxury hotel right on the lake with breathtaking views and a world class spa. The rooms are large and loaded with luxurious touches.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Friendly Staff Good location Clean Decent breakfasr
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
My granddaughter and I spent a weekend, for a gymnastic meet, and this hotel exceeded my expectations. It was quite family friendly, but quiet, and the amenities are excellent. The gym is larger than most hotel gyms, the lobby area was always in use, with people playing games or having drinks. The ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Chazen Museum of Art and Memorial Union Terrace.
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 Chazen Museum of Art.
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.
