Campus Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Campus Area
Activities

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Campus Area Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
"Friendly and courteous staff!"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"We have stayed here many times! The staff is always great, and the hotel is clean!"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"The room was clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Graduate by Hilton Madison
"The Graduate is fortunate that they have a fantastic location, because the hotel itself is run down and badly needs a renovation. The lobby and rooms badly need to be upgraded, and I imagine the owners could then get top dollar."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
"Per usual I enjoyed my stay and the staff are absolutely amazing, the food in the bar lounge is magnificent. I had a poolside room and the smell of the chlorine was very strong; it could be smelled as soon as the elevator doors opened and in my room. I was able to turn on the air which help with ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
"Super helpful staff regarding transportation to and from a local hospital for outpatient treatment, which was the reason we were in town. They were also very helpful for more typical needs, too."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Campus Area

Downtown Madison
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Monona
Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.

Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
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.

Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.





