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Interactive Madison Tourist Map: Find The 30 Best Things To Do

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

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Wisconsin's capital sits on a narrow isthmus between two lakes and is known for its university and food scene. Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol, visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Monona Terrace and Jacobs First House, and enjoy the shores of Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.

Governor Nelson State ParkLakeshore Nature PreserveUpper Mud LakeUpper Mud Lake Unit28. Rhythm and Booms28Rhythm and Booms18. Warner Park18Warner Park17. East Towne Mall17East Towne Mall24. Hartmeyer Ice Arena24Hartmeyer Ice Arena5. Lake Mendota5Lake Mendota10. Olbrich Botanical Gardens10OlbrichBotanical Gardens25. James Madison Park25James Madison Park19. Gates of Heaven Synagogue19Gates of HeavenSynagogue29. Allen Centennial Garden29Allen CentennialGarden30. Wisconsin Union Theater30WisconsinUnion Theater21. Washburn Observatory21Washburn Observatory12. State Street Halloween Party12State StreetHalloween Party15. State Street (Madison)15State Street1. Wisconsin State Capitol1WisconsinState Capitol26. Art Fair on the Square (Madison)26Art Fair on the Square14. Dane County Farmers' Market14Dane CountyFarmers' Market11. Overture Center for the Arts11Overture Centerfor the Arts27. Concerts on the Square27Concerts on the Square22. Hilldale Shopping Center22HilldaleShopping Center4. Monona Terrace4Monona Terrace7. Mifflin Street Block Party7Mifflin StreetBlock Party6. Camp Randall6Camp Randall3. Lake Monona3Lake Monona13. Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison, Wisconsin)13Forest Hill Cemetery9. Henry Vilas Zoo9Henry Vilas Zoo2. Herbert and Katherine Jacobs First House2Herbert and KatherineJacobs First House16. Lake Wingra16Lake Wingra23. Brat Fest23Brat Fest8. Alliant Energy Center8Alliant Energy Center20. West Towne Mall (11 km away)20. West Towne Mall 11 km
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List of all 30 things to do in Madison and where to find them

  1. Wisconsin State Capitol115 Observation Deck, Madison, 53788 Website Wikipedia
  2. Herbert and Katherine Jacobs First House441 Toepfer Avenue, Madison, 53711 Website Wikipedia
  3. Lake Monona Wikipedia
  4. Monona Terrace1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Website Wikipedia
  5. Lake Mendota Wikipedia
  6. Camp Randall1421,1423,1425 Monroe Street, Madison, 53706 Wikipedia
  7. Mifflin Street Block Party32 North Bassett Street, Madison, 53715 Wikipedia
  8. Alliant Energy CenterAlliant Energy Way, Madison, 53713 Wikipedia
  9. Henry Vilas Zoo702 S Randall Ave Website Wikipedia
  10. Olbrich Botanical Gardens3330 Atwood Ave Wikipedia
  11. Overture Center for the Arts201 State Street Wikipedia
  12. State Street Halloween Party Wikipedia
  13. Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison, Wisconsin)Speedway Road, Madison, 53726 Website Wikipedia
  14. Dane County Farmers' MarketNorth Carroll Street, Madison, 53703 Wikipedia
  15. State Street (Madison) Wikipedia
  16. Lake Wingra1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, 53711 Wikipedia
  17. East Towne Mall89 East Towne Mall Website Wikipedia
  18. Warner ParkNorthport Drive, Madison, 53704 Website Wikipedia
  19. Gates of Heaven Synagogue302 East Gorham Street, Madison, 53706 Wikipedia
  20. West Towne Mall66 West Towne Mall, 53719-1019 Website Wikipedia
  21. Washburn Observatory1401 Observatory Drive Website Wikipedia
  22. Hilldale Shopping CenterHilldale Way, Madison, 53705 Website Wikipedia
  23. Brat Fest1919 Alliant Energy Way, Madison, 53713 Wikipedia
  24. Hartmeyer Ice Arena1834 Commercial Avenue, Madison, 54704 Wikipedia
  25. James Madison ParkEast Gorham Street, Madison, 53788 Wikipedia
  26. Art Fair on the Square (Madison)Captiol Square Wikipedia
  27. Concerts on the SquareObservation Deck, Madison, 53788 Website Wikipedia
  28. Rhythm and BoomsNorthport Drive, Madison, 53704 Wikipedia
  29. Allen Centennial Garden10 Babcock Drive Website Wikipedia
  30. Wisconsin Union Theater800 Langdon Street, Madison, 53706 Wikipedia

Official websites and travel guides

  • Official Madison tourism website: www.visitmadison.com
  • Official Madison website: www.cityofmadison.com
  • Madison travel guide: Wikivoyage
  • Madison on Wikipedia
  • All Madison tours and activities on Viator

Where To Stay In Madison: Interactive Madison Hotel Map

Capitol Square and State Street are ideal for restaurants, shops and lakeside walks, while hotels near the University of Wisconsin campus suit visitors to Camp Randall and university events. Compare hotels on the map below.

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