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
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Madison Hotel Deals
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Great suite and location
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Very clean rooms. Modern look. Great cookies on arrival.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Great experience, would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Edgewater
Great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
Room was super nice, great location, kind staff. Hard to beat a clean roomy hotel with renovated clean bathroom and shower. The location was also great with plenty of things to see and eat within walking distance.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
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.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
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.
