Guidebook for Madison
Drinks & Nightlife
I work here as an Events Coordinator, therefore, I will be able to get you discounted tickets and drinks!
Liquid
624 University AveI work here as an Events Coordinator, therefore, I will be able to get you discounted tickets and drinks!
Wando's
602 University Ave$20 fishbowl drinks!
Red Shed
508 N Frances StNerd shots - dark liquor shots that taste just like grape-flavored nerds.
Whiskey Jacks
552 State StMechanical bull rides!
Food Scene
Great brunch place with delicious bread and baked goods daily!
19 residents recomanen
Manna Cafe & Bakery
611 N Sherman AveGreat brunch place with delicious bread and baked goods daily!
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetIn-house-made ramen, delicious pork belly buns!
Pies, cakes, and shakes! Get a shake and split it with a friend - they're HUGE!
36 residents recomanen
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AvePies, cakes, and shakes! Get a shake and split it with a friend - they're HUGE!
Paul's Pel'meni
414 W Gilman StDelicious Russian dumplings!
New Seoul Restaurant
721 N High Point RdKorean food near the Square. Delicious army stew!
Greenbush Bakery
1402 Regent StKosher donuts, $1 each!
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StVietnamese and Thai food on east-side of town!
Grampa's Pizzeria
1374 Williamson StHuge hand-toss pizzas, great with wine selection.
Graze
1 S Pinckney StBIBIMBOP BURRITO.
Open Thursday-Sunday, 24/7 with delicious brunch food and alcoholic beverages.
13 residents recomanen
Short Stack Eatery
301 W Johnson StOpen Thursday-Sunday, 24/7 with delicious brunch food and alcoholic beverages.
Sightseeing
There is a beautiful outlook here of Lake Monona and out Capitol building. take lots of pictures!
58 residents recomanen
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrThere is a beautiful outlook here of Lake Monona and out Capitol building. take lots of pictures!
Drive past the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff - the wealthiest neighborhood in Madison along Lake Mendota.
Wisconsin Governor's Mansion
99 Cambridge RdDrive past the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff - the wealthiest neighborhood in Madison along Lake Mendota.
Arts & Culture
Rotating exhibitions of model art on State Street near the Capitol! Free with a near gift shop inside and attached to the Overture Center!
51 residents recomanen
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StRotating exhibitions of model art on State Street near the Capitol! Free with a near gift shop inside and attached to the Overture Center!
Museu d'Art Chazen
800 University AveAttached to UW-Madison campus with beautiful art pieces.
Essentials
Forget something? This is a short drive from the house for groceries or daily essentials.
13 residents recomanen
Pick 'n Save
2502 Shopko DrForget something? This is a short drive from the house for groceries or daily essentials.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1864 E Washington AveCar rental if needed.
The bus is $2 per adult ride (ask for a 'Transfer' to save $2 on a trip home!).
North Transfer Point (Metro Transit) station
1213 Huxley StThe bus is $2 per adult ride (ask for a 'Transfer' to save $2 on a trip home!).
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling, Arcade, Bar, and sometimes live music. Call in-advance to make sure there are lane availabilities.
Bowl-A-Vard Lanes
2121 E Springs DrBowling, Arcade, Bar, and sometimes live music. Call in-advance to make sure there are lane availabilities.
A little far but comfy chairs, large food selections, and $5 movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
14 residents recomanen
Marcus Palace Cinema
2830 Hoepker RdA little far but comfy chairs, large food selections, and $5 movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays!