Downtown 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.
Things to do
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Madison
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Edgewater
Our stay was amazing! This was a special get-away for us, our Christmas present to each other. We enjoyed the warm welcome, treat waiting for us in our room, floor to ceiling windows, and exploring Madison from the great location. The Christmas decorations in the hotel were fabulous and made for ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
The hotel was great! The front desk staff was very friendly and made us feel very special for our anniversary!!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
This was a great hotel to stay at that is located right next to the capital builidng. It is within walking distance to several restaruants, the Madison Overture Center, and many other places of interest during a visit to Madison. Great staff and great appearance of the facility. Would definately ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
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Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Everything was excellent right from the start with homemade cookies, friendly, courteous staff, large clean room and especially the courtesy shuttle.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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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 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 Vilas Park 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.
