Campus Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Madison Must-See and Must-Eat Locations with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Campus Area Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
An excellent stay!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Great Stay - Comfortable and Welcoming! I stayed here for about a week and really enjoyed my experience. The reception staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay, which made check-in and any questions super easy. The beds were very comfortable, and I appreciated the nice touch of flavored ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Very friendly staff. Great location for UW events.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton Madison
Such a great place to stay. Location is perfect! Close to the Union, lake, shopping and good eats. Easy walk to the capital. The interior of the hotel has a great cozy feel with so much attention paid to detail. From the coordinating fabrics, carpets and seating to the antique canoes used as lighting, ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Room was clean, check in and out was simple
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Close location to UW hospital, breakfast had a lot of hot and cold options.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Campus Area
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.
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.
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 Wisconsin Field House.
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.
Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
