Downtown Madison Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Madison
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.
Activities
Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Madison Ghost Tour: Murmurs of Mourning Murder
Our pick of the best Downtown Madison Hotel Deals
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
The Edgewater
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
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 Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
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.
University Heights Historic District
Though University Heights Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camp Randall Stadium and Henry Vilas Zoo.
Marquette
Marquette might not have many top sights, but Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bram's Addition
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bram's Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.