{"id":11,"date":"2025-04-23T18:24:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T18:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:08:27","slug":"things-to-do-in-madison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/meeting-site\/things-to-do-in-madison\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Madison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;72.1%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;6896.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-62px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|97px|0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;6775.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-139px|||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Arial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;\">Welcome to Madison<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">To search for other activities while in Madison view the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/events\">Calendar of Events<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">, or search the listings below for activities, restaurants, and attractions in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"716\" class=\"wp-image-1333\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/04\/Capital-aerial-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/04\/Capital-aerial-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/04\/Capital-aerial-1-980x702.jpg 980w, https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/04\/Capital-aerial-1-480x344.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An aerial view taken in June of the Wisconsin State Capitol and the downtown Madison isthmus looking west toward the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and Lake Mendota. (Photo by Jeff Miller\/UW-Madison)<\/span><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities<\/h2>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcfm.org\"><strong>Dane County Farmers Market<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nWednesdays: 8:30 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, 200 Block, Martin Luther King Boulevard<br \/>\nSaturdays: 6:15 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, Wisconsin Capitol Square<br \/>\nThe largest producers-only farmers market in the United States, offering fresh produce, goods, and locally owned food trucks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardmadisonfc.com\"><strong>Forward Madison FC Soccer<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>917 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 204-0855<br \/>\nMadison\u2019s USL League One soccer team, playing at Breese Stevens Field from March through October.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vilaszoo.org\"><strong>Henry Vilas Zoo<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>702 S Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715<br \/>\n(608) 266-4732<br \/>\nOpen Daily: 9:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br \/>\nA free, award-winning zoo less than two miles from Capitol Square, connecting to Lake Wingra, Vilas Park, and the UW-Madison Arboretum.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overture.org\"><strong>Overture Center for the Arts<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 258-4141<br \/>\nMadison\u2019s premier venue for Broadway productions, classical music, community theater, and more.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/union.wisc.edu\/events-and-activities\/outdoor-uw\/\"><strong>Outdoor UW<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>800 Langdon Street (Memorial Union, Lower Level), Madison, WI 53706<br \/>\n(608) 262-1630<br \/>\nOffice Hours: Daily 8:00 AM \u2013 Sunset, Rentals Daily 12:00 PM \u2013 Sunset<br \/>\nRent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes or enjoy guided outdoor events (weather permitting).<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu\/visit\/places\/picnic-point\/\">Picnic Point<\/a><\/strong><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/uwmadison.edu\"><strong> (pictured below)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n(608) 265-9275<br \/>\nOpen Daily: 4:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<br \/>\nA 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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/union.wisc.edu\/visit\/union-south\/\"><strong>Union South<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n1308 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53715<br \/>\n(608) 890-3000<br \/>\nOpen 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<br \/>\nA student union offering food, bowling, pool tables, and various activities.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol100th.wisconsin.gov\/\"><strong>Wisconsin State Capitol \u2013 Free, Hourly Tours (No reservation required)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 266-0382<br \/>\nOpen Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<br \/>\nExplore one of the most beautiful and historic state capitol buildings, with a 5th-floor observation deck offering stunning views.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;\">Restaurants<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brunchclubmadison.com\/\">Bassett Street Brunch Club<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Casual Brunch<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>444 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 467-5051<br \/>\nMon\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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/dottydumplingsdowry.com\/\"><strong>Dotty\u2019s Dumplings Dowry<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nBurgers\/American<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 259-0000<br \/>\nSun\u2013Mon: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Tue\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grazemadison.com\/\"><strong>Graze<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFine Dining<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 251-2700<br \/>\nMon\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.heritagetavern.com\/\"><strong>Heritage Tavern<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFarm-to-table, Fine Dining<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 509-7468<br \/>\nMon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ianspizza.com\/\"><strong>Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 100 State Street<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nBy-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads<br \/>\n100 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 257-9248<br \/>\nSun\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<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ianspizza.com\/\">Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 319 N Frances Street<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>By-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>319 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 257-9248<br \/>\nOpen Monday\u2013Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/ioarcade.bar\/\"><strong>I\/O Arcade Bar<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n924 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\nOpen 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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaliscomadison.com\/\"><strong>Jalisco Cocina Mexicana<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHomestyle Mexican, Margaritas<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>115 N King St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 255-9040<br \/>\nMon\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.johnnydelmonicos.com\/\"><strong>Johnny Delmonico&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSteakhouse<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 256-4999<br \/>\nMon\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucillemadison.com\/\"><strong>Lucille<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPizza, Small Plates, Craft Cocktails<br \/>\n125 N King St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 283-4770<br \/>\nMon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/marigoldkitchen.com\/\"><strong>Marigold Kitchen<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nBreakfast\/Brunch<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>118 S Pinckney St (btwn King &amp; Doty St.), Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 255- 8205<br \/>\nMon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.paulspelmeni.com\/\"><strong>Paul\u2019s Pelmeni<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nCasual Russian Dumplings<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>414 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 467-3234<br \/>\nMon\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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parthenongyros.com\/\"><strong>Parthenon Greek American Restaurant<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAward-winning, Locally-made Gyros<br \/>\n314 W State St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 255-0747<br \/>\nMon\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theoldfashioned.com\/\"><strong>The Old Fashioned<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nGerman-style Wisconsin Classics<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong> 23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 310-4545<br \/>\nMon\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<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepostmadison.com\/\">The Post<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Casual Brunch\/Lunch, Happy Hour <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>24 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 256-4884<br \/>\nMon\u2013Thu: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatdanepub.com\/\"><strong>The Great Dane<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMicrobrewery, American and German<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>123 E Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 284-0000<br \/>\nSun: 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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fluno.com\/smittys-study-pub.php\"><strong>Smitty&#8217;s Study Pub<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>American &amp; Wisconsin favorites<br \/>\n601 University Avenue (inside the Fluno Center on the 8th floor)<br \/>\n(608) 441-7300<br \/>\nMonday &#8211; Saturday: 4 &#8211; 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;\">Coffee Shops<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ancoracoffee.com\"><strong>Ancora Coffee<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n216 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 255-5450<br \/>\nMon\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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colectivocoffee.com\"><strong>Colectivo Coffee<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n115 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 204-5100<br \/>\nMon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colectivocoffee.com\"><strong>Colectivo on State Street<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n100 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 204-5100<br \/>\nMon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopindiecoffee.com\/\"><strong>Indie Coffee<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n714 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 204-9240<br \/>\nMon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.valentiacoffee.com\"><strong>Valentia Coffee<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n10 S Pickney St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 709-8382<br \/>\nMon\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<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderstate.square.site\/\"><strong>Wonderstate Coffee<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n702 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br \/>\n(608) 441-2326<br \/>\nMon\u2013Fri: 6:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;\">Bike Rentals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbicyclecenter.com\/\"><strong>Budget Bicycle Center \u2013 $30 Daily Bike Rental<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n1230 Regent Street<br \/>\n(608) 251-8413<br \/>\nOpen Monday \u2013 Friday: 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/machineryrowbicycles.com\/\"><strong>Machinery Row Bicycles \u2013 $50 Daily Bike Rental<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n601 Williamson Street<br \/>\n(608) 442-5974<br \/>\nOpen Monday: 10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Tuesday \u2013 Friday: 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/madison.bcycle.com\/\"><strong>Madison BCycle<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n(800) 473-4743<br \/>\nSystem Hours: 5:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Pedal-assisted e-bike rentals with stations located throughout Madison. $7 per 90-minute ride.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" class=\"wp-image-1424\" style=\"width: 991px; height: 663px;\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/09\/Picnic-Point-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/09\/Picnic-Point-aerial.jpg 600w, https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/09\/Picnic-Point-aerial-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An aerial view from a helicopter highlights Picnic Point along the western portion of the UW-Madison campus\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">and the Lake Mendota shoreline during a sunny autumn day in October. (Photo by: Jeff Miller\/UW-Madison)<\/span><\/figure>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;72.1%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;6896.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-62px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|97px|0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;6775.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-139px|||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Arial&#8221;] Welcome to Madison 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To search for other activities while in Madison view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/\">Calendar of Events<\/a>, or search the listings below for activities, restaurants, and attractions in the area.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1333,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/coherence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/04\/Capital-aerial-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1333\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view taken in June of the Wisconsin State Capitol and the downtown Madison isthmus looking west toward the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and Lake Mendota. (Photo by Jeff Miller\/UW-Madison)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcfm.org\"><strong>Dane County Farmers Market<br><\/strong><\/a>Wednesdays: 8:30 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, 200 Block, Martin Luther King Boulevard<br>Saturdays: 6:15 AM \u2013 1:45 PM, Wisconsin Capitol Square<br>The largest producers-only farmers market in the United States, offering fresh produce, goods, and locally owned food trucks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardmadisonfc.com\"><strong>Forward Madison FC Soccer<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>917 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 204-0855<br>Madison\u2019s USL League One soccer team, playing at Breese Stevens Field from March through October.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vilaszoo.org\"><strong>Henry Vilas Zoo<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>702 S Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715<br>(608) 266-4732<br>Open Daily: 9:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overture.org\"><strong>Overture Center for the Arts<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 258-4141<br>Madison\u2019s premier venue for Broadway productions, classical music, community theater, and more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/union.wisc.edu\/events-and-activities\/outdoor-uw\/\"><strong>Outdoor UW<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>800 Langdon Street (Memorial Union, Lower Level), Madison, WI 53706<br>(608) 262-1630<br>Office Hours: Daily 8:00 AM \u2013 Sunset, Rentals Daily 12:00 PM \u2013 Sunset<br>Rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes or enjoy guided outdoor events (weather permitting).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu\/visit\/places\/picnic-point\/\">Picnic Point<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmadison.edu\"><strong> (pictured below)<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmadison.edu\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>(608) 265-9275<br>Open Daily: 4:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/union.wisc.edu\/visit\/union-south\/\"><strong>Union South<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>1308 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53715<br>(608) 890-3000<br>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<br>A student union offering food, bowling, pool tables, and various activities.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol100th.wisconsin.gov\/\"><strong>Wisconsin State Capitol \u2013 Free, Hourly Tours (No reservation required)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 266-0382<br>Open Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<br>Explore one of the most beautiful and historic state capitol buildings, with a 5th-floor observation deck offering stunning views.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brunchclubmadison.com\/\">Bassett Street Brunch Club<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bassettstreetbrunchclub.com\/\"><br><\/a>Casual Brunch<strong><br><\/strong>444 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 467-5051<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dottydumplingsdowry.com\/\"><strong>Dotty\u2019s Dumplings Dowry<\/strong><br><\/a>Burgers\/American<strong><br><\/strong>317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 259-0000<br>Sun\u2013Mon: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Tue\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grazemadison.com\/\"><strong>Graze<\/strong><br><\/a>Fine Dining<strong><br><\/strong>1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 251-2700<br>Mon\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heritagetavern.com\/\"><strong>Heritage Tavern<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>Farm-to-table, Fine Dining<strong><br><\/strong>131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 509-7468<br>Mon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ianspizza.com\/\"><strong>Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 100 State Street<br><\/strong><\/a>By-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ianspizza.com\/\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>100 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 257-9248<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ianspizza.com\/\">Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2013 319 N Frances Street<\/a><br><\/strong>By-the-slice Pizza, Farm-fresh Salads<strong><br><\/strong>319 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 257-9248<br>Open Monday\u2013Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 2:30 AM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioarcade.bar\/\"><strong>I\/O Arcade Bar<br><\/strong><\/a>924 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703<br>Open 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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaliscomadison.com\/\"><strong>Jalisco Cocina Mexicana<br><\/strong><\/a>Homestyle Mexican, Margaritas<strong><br><\/strong>115 N King St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 255-9040<br>Mon\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnnydelmonicos.com\/\"><strong>Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse<\/strong><br><\/a>Steakhouse<strong><br><\/strong>130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 256-4999<br>Mon\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lucillemadison.com\/\"><strong>Lucille<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>Pizza, Small Plates, Craft Cocktails<br>125 N King St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 283-4770<br>Mon\u2013Sat: 5:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/marigoldkitchen.com\/\"><strong>Marigold Kitchen<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>Breakfast\/Brunch<strong><br><\/strong>118 S Pinckney St (btwn King &amp; Doty St.), Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 255- 8205<br>Mon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulspelmeni.com\/\"><strong>Paul\u2019s Pelmeni<br><\/strong><\/a>Casual Russian Dumplings<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulspelmeni.com\/\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>414 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 467-3234<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parthenongyros.com\/\"><strong>Parthenon Greek American Restaurant<\/strong><br><\/a>Award-winning, Locally-made Gyros<br>314 W State St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 255-0747<br>Mon\u2013Thu: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoldfashioned.com\/\"><strong>The Old Fashioned<br><\/strong><\/a>German-style Wisconsin Classics<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoldfashioned.com\/\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/a> 23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 310-4545<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepostmadison.com\/\">The Post<\/a><br><\/strong>Casual Brunch\/Lunch, Happy Hour <strong><br><\/strong>24 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 256-4884<br>Mon\u2013Thu: 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM, Fri\u2013Sat: 4:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM, Sun: Closed<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatdanepub.com\/\"><strong>The Great Dane<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>Microbrewery, American and German<strong><br><\/strong>123 E Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 284-0000<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coffee Shops<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ancoracoffee.com\"><strong>Ancora Coffee<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>216 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 255-5450<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colectivocoffee.com\"><strong>Colectivo Coffee<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>115 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 204-5100<br>Mon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colectivocoffee.com\"><strong>Colectivo on State Street<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>100 State St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 204-5100<br>Mon\u2013Fri: 6:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopindiecoffee.com\/\"><strong>Indie Coffee<br><\/strong><\/a>714 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 204-9240<br>Mon\u2013Fri: 7:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valentiacoffee.com\"><strong>Valentia Coffee<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>10 S Pickney St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 709-8382<br>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<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderstate.square.site\/\"><strong>Wonderstate Coffee<br><\/strong><\/a>702 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703<br>(608) 441-2326<br>Mon\u2013Fri: 6:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Sat\u2013Sun: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike Rentals<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbicyclecenter.com\/\"><strong>Budget Bicycle Center \u2013 $30 Daily Bike Rental<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/a>1230 Regent Street<br>(608) 251-8413<br>Open Monday \u2013 Friday: 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph 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