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Welcome to Madison, Wisconsin!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin\u2019s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison offers a variety of things to do before and after the conference sessions. Within blocks of many of the conference hotels and one block from the Memorial Union is the iconic State Street.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After checking out the State Street shops and restaurants, take time to stop by and tour the beautiful Wisconsin State Capitol. Tour the Capitol on your own or by guided tour to experience this stunning icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To search for other activities while in Madison view the Calendar of Events<\/a>, or search the listings below for activities, restaurants, and attractions in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Things to Do in Madison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dane County Farmers Market<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Wednesdays: 8:30 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, 200 Block, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Saturdays: 6:15 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, Wisconsin Capitol Square
The largest producers-only farmers market in the United States, offering fresh produce, goods, and locally owned food trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forward Madison FC Soccer<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>917 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-0855
Madison\u2019s USL League One soccer team, playing at Breese Stevens Field from March through October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Vilas Zoo<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>702 S Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715
(608) 266-4732
Open Daily: 9:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM
A free, award-winning zoo less than two miles from Capitol Square, connecting to Lake Wingra, Vilas Park, and the UW-Madison Arboretum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overture Center for the Arts<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-4141
Madison\u2019s premier venue for Broadway productions, classical music, community theater, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor UW<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>800 Langdon Street (Memorial Union, Lower Level), Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-1630
Office Hours: Daily 8:00 AM \u2013 Sunset, Rentals Daily 12:00 PM \u2013 Sunset
Rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes or enjoy guided outdoor events (weather permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picnic Point
<\/strong><\/a>(608) 265-9275
Open Daily: 4:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM
A scenic nature trail with access to Lake Mendota and views of the Wisconsin State Capitol, accessible by foot, bike, or Campus Bus #80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union South<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>1308 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53715
(608) 890-3000
Open Monday \u2013 Thursday: 7:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM, Friday: 7:00 AM \u2013 1:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM \u2013 1:00 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
A student union offering food, bowling, pool tables, and various activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin State Capitol \u2013 Free, Hourly Tours (No reservation required)<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-0382
Open Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM
Explore one of the most beautiful and historic state capitol buildings, with a 5th-floor observation deck offering stunning views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bassett Street Brunch Club<\/strong>
<\/a>Casual Brunch
<\/strong>444 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 467-5051
Mon\u2013Thu: 8:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 8:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM, Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dotty\u2019s Dumplings Dowry<\/strong>
<\/a>Burgers\/American
<\/strong>317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 259-0000
Mon: Closed, Tue\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graze<\/strong>
<\/a>Fine Dining
<\/strong>1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-2700
Mon\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage Tavern<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Farm-to-table, Fine Dining
<\/strong>131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 509-7468
Mon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 100 State Street<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>By-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads
<\/strong>100 State St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9248
Sun\u2013Tue: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Wed\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:00 AM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 319 N Frances Street<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>By-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads
<\/strong>319 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9248
Open Monday\u2013Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\/O Arcade Bar
<\/strong><\/a>924 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Mon: Closed, Tue\u2013Thu: 4:00 PM \u2013 12:00 AM, Fri: 4:00 PM \u2013 2:00 AM, Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM, Sun: 11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana
<\/strong><\/a>Homestyle Mexican, Margaritas
<\/strong>108 King St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 285-5471
Mon\u2013Thurs: 11:30 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Delmonico\u2019s Steakhouse<\/strong>
<\/a>Steakhouse
<\/strong>130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-4999
Mon\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucille<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Pizza, Small Plates, Craft Cocktails
125 N King St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 283-4770
Mon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marigold Kitchen<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Breakfast\/Brunch
<\/strong>118 S Pinckney St (btwn King & Doty St.), Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255- 8205
Mon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul\u2019s Pelmeni<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Casual Russian Dumplings
<\/strong>414 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 467-3234
Mon\u2013Wed: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:30 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:00 AM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM, Sun: 11:00 AM \u2013 8:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parthenon Greek American Restaurant<\/strong>
<\/a>Award-winning, Locally-made Gyros
316 State St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-6311
Open Daily: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Old Fashioned<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>German-style Wisconsin Classics
<\/strong>23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 310-4545
Mon\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Post<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Casual Brunch\/Lunch, Happy Hour
<\/strong>24 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-4884
Mon\u2013Thu: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Dane<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>Microbrewery, American and German
<\/strong>123 E Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 284-0000
Sun: 10:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM, Mon\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 1:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee Shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ancora Coffee<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>216 State St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-5450
Mon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sun: 9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colectivo Coffee<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>115 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-5100
Mon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colectivo on State Street<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>100 State St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-5100
Mon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indie Coffee
<\/strong><\/a>1225 Regent St., Madison, WI 53703
(608) 259-9621
Open Daily: 7:00 AM -4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentia Coffee<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>10 S Pickney St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 709-8382
Mon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wonderstate Coffee
<\/strong><\/a>27 West Main, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 282-9478
Open Daily: 7:00 AM -4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bike Rentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Budget Bicycle Center \u2013 $30 Daily Bike Rental<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>1230 Regent Street
(608) 251-8413
Open Monday \u2013 Friday: 10am \u2013 6pm, Saturday: 10am \u2013 5pm, Sunday: 11am \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machinery Row Bicycles \u2013 $50 Daily Bike Rental<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>601 Williamson Street
(608) 442-5974
Open Monday: 10am \u2013 7pm, Tuesday \u2013 Friday: 10am \u2013 6pm, Saturday: 10am \u2013 5pm, Sunday: 11am \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison BCycle<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/a>(800) 473-4743
System Hours: 5am \u2013 12am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedal-assisted e-bike rentals with stations located throughout Madison. $7 per 90-minute ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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