Where to stay in Madison
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown
One N Webster Street, Madison, WI 53703
You’ll find striking views of the Capitol and Madison’s cityscape at this downtown hotel. Enjoy dining on the rooftop restaurant as the sun sets over Lake Mendota, then retreat to your spacious room with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Speckled Hen Inn
5525 Portage Road, Madison, WI 53704
Minutes from Dane County Regional Airport along the I-90, this charming B&B provides the perfect getaway into Wisconsin’s renowned country. Wake up to scenic views of the pastures and orchards on the inn’s doorstep, relax in your room’s jetted tub or head to the communal fire pit.
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie
1220 S Grand Avenue, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Close to Prairie Lakes Mall, this comfy hotel is ideal for those who want to make the most of their car rental, with easy access to both the I-90 and US-151. The hotel has its own onsite steakhouse, plus free parking and an indoor pool.
Best restaurants in Madison
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney Street #1, Madison, WI 53703
This cozy bistro celebrates everything that makes Wisconsin a great state, in both its hearty menu and tavern-style interiors. Try the best cheese curds in the state or opt for the Wisconsin Burger, which is grilled over a live fire and topped up with delicious Wisconsin cheddar.
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry
317 N Frances Street, Madison, WI 53703
Dotty’s is an institution in Madison, delivering Wisconsin’s best burgers (according to George Motz, the leading authority on burgers) since 1974. We recommend the Melting Pot burger, seasoned patty, three cheeses, smoked bacon and their signature sauce.
Otto's Restaurant & Bar
6405 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705
Head just outside the city towards West Towne Mall to find Otto’s, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant set in an 1870s farmhouse. There’s plenty on the menu here, including a selection of house specialties, like roasted sea bass and grilled lamb chops.
Best attractions in Madison
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
The iconic Capitol stands tall among Madison’s lakes, with stunning views from every angle. Take a tour to admire the grandeur of the grand staircase leading to the rotunda, the Italian marble floors and painted murals of the North Hearing Room.
Tenney Park
402 N Thornton Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
This 37-acre park sits alongside Lake Mendota and is a firm favorite with locals and tourists alike. Sit along the water and watch the boats come and go, head to the lakeside beach or take your fishing gear and wait for a bite. If you’re here in the winter, much of the park is transformed into an ice-skating rink.
National Mustard Museum
7477 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Visit this quirky museum to see more than 6,000 mustards from all 50 states on show. Guests can enjoy a free tasting, explore the mustard memorabilia and watch a mustard-themed musical in the theatre, ‘The Sound of Mustard’.