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
"great place to stay to visit Uni of Wisconsin Madison, walkable to many attractions, easy to find parking"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"Staff was amazing! Gave us an umbrella on a rainy day and let us borrow cards to play."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"Great stay and excellent location"
Reviewed on 1 July 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
"only stayed 1 night (Monday). Hotel is very central and walkable to the center of town, restaurants, bars, etc. garage parking was easy and reasonable. We found Coopers bar to be the best for beers and watching the game. Town was very quiet but that’s most likely due to school not in session."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
"Room was beautiful and perfectly clean. They have excellent and delicious breakfast menu, and most of all, they have a friendly staff, specially the breakfast server Liz."
Reviewed on 3 July 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.

Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.






