Madison Attractions & Restaurants

• State Capitol
• Smack dab in the middle of The Square
• (you can't miss it!)
• Madison, WI 53703
• 608.266.0382

• Our beautiful state capitol! The have free tours happening from 8am-6pm on weekdays and 8am-4pm on weekends. They also have an AMAZING farmer's market on Saturday morning with things to do for the whole family!

  For more information:
  http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/wisconsin_state_capitol_tour.html

  

• Olbrich Botanical Gardens
• 3330 Atwood Ave
• Madison, WI 53704
• 608.246.4550

• The gardens here are spectacular and FREE! ($1 per person for the really cool conservatory) Make sure to bring your camera!

  http://www.olbrich.org/

• Henry Vilas Zoo
• 702 S Randall Ave
• Madison, WI 53715
• 608.266.4732

• Open from 9:30am to 5pm daily and FREE! Great place for the family with an awesome play land for the kids!

  http://www.vilaszoo.org/index.php

  

• The UW Arboretum
• 1207 Seminole Highway
• Madison, WI 53711
• 608.263.7888

• Since 1934 the University of Wisconsin - Madison Arboretum has been restoring the land, advancing ecological restoration, and fostering Aldo Leopold's land ethic. Breathtaking scenery- bring your camera!

  http://uwarboretum.org/

• Restaurant Magnus
• 120 Wilson St
• Madison, WI 53703
• 608.258.8787

• If you want to spend a pretty penny and have some of the best food of your life- dine here. This is where we went for dinner the day of our engagement! Amazing cuisine, but definitely on the pricey side. Reservations recommended.

  http://www.restaurantmagnus.com/

• The Great Dane
• 123 E Doty St
• Madison, WI 53703
• 608.284.0000

• Great pub food and really good beer! Nice social atmosphere with lots and lots of pool tables!

  http://www.greatdanepub.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26...

  

• The Old Fashioned
• 23 N Pinckney St
• Madison, WI 53703
• 608.310.4545

• Inspired by the traditions of Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs, The Old Fashioned exists to pay tribute to the foods and spirits that make our state famous. Here, that means so much more than beers, brats, and cheese. Don't worry, we take all those things very seriously, but we're equally committed to preserving the unique heritage that defines our way of life. When you walk through our doors, you'll not only experience what Wisconsin was, youll taste what it always will be.

  GREAT FOOD!!

  Right on the capitol square!

• The Brocach Irish Pub
• 7 W Main St
• Madison, WI 53703
• 608.255.2015

• Not a truly authentic Irish Pub, but they must have spent millions to make it look like one. Lots of space; fireplaces; nooks and crannies. Traditional session music on Sunday afternoons. Maybe the best potato leek soup and Irish soda bread west of Galway. The fish and chips are traditional and very well-prepared.
  Prices: $8 to $18

  Right on the Capital square!

• Orpheum Theatre's Grand Lobby
• 216 State St
• Madison , WI 53703
• 608.255.2594

• Location, location, location. In the heart of State Street in a sweeping old-school movie theatre lobby. Great place for Sunday brunch.
  Prices: $5 to $28