Downtown Madison Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Madison
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Madison Hotel Deals
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
We stayed in the club level and it was really worth they extra money. The Governers Club
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Great location next to the capitol. Room was excellent!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown
I was greeted cheerfully. The room was very nice and perfectly clean. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the property.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Edgewater
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Big room, easy checkin, convenient parking.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
We stay at Hyatt Place every year in March to attend a Badger game. Matteo is the best!! We are so happy to see him each year. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Parking is a breeze and being able to walk to the Kohl Center is one of the big reasons we stay here. Breakfast is very good and being able ...
Reviewed on 16 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 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 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.
