The capital city of Wisconsin has a lot of places to visit, and it can be difficult to decide what to do first. Madison WI is set upon an isthmus between the lakes of Monona and Mendota. Cities with lakefront views are wonderful places to visit or to move to, but you can only stare at the lake for so long. You need something to do!
You may only be spending a short amount of time in Madison WI, so you probably won’t be able to see every place this city has to offer. Even if you’ve lived here for a while, though you may still want some tips for enjoying a fun, popular weekend activity. We’ve thought about our favorite things to do and hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
If you are a lover of nature, you can’t go wrong with the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. These are among the most beautiful gardens in the world.
Featuring 16 acres of display gardens, with many different garden varieties, you’re sure to find a garden here that makes your heart happy. Enjoy the herb garden, rain garden, rose garden, birch walk, and so much more.
Chazen Museum of Art
Are you an art lover? You can get your creative energy flowing with a visit to the free art museum, the Chazen Museum of Art. Featuring many different paintings and sculptures from different time periods and areas of the world, you are sure to find artwork that inspires you.
Vilas Park
Maybe you are looking for a full day of family fun activities. Vilas Park may be the place for you. This park is situated on the northern shore of Lake Wingra and offers swimming, fishing, playground equipment, and other activities. There’s a nearby zoo, and this park can be enjoyed in the winter with ice-skating and skate rentals.
Madison Children’s Museum
Looking for a place specifically geared toward children’s entertainment and education? Check out the Madison Children’s Museum, which features art, science, history, culture, health, and civic engineering exhibits. The kids will love it, it’s perfect for a rainy day, and there’s enough here that you can visit more than once and see new things every time.
State Street
One wonderful place to visit while in Madison is State Street. This is a pedestrian street with wide sidewalks, shops, sidewalk dining, and historic buildings.
The Wisconsin State Capitol building sits on one end of the street. In order to get a good sense of a place, you should always visit a city’s downtown area—its heart.
A Pig in a Fur Coat
Looking for a place to eat while exploring Madison? A Pig in a Fur Coat has you covered. Try this cozy, trendy bistro that serves Mediterranean dishes like beef fat fries, ravioli, and rabbit.
We hope you enjoy your adventures in Madison. There is much to experience in this city. If you are in need of a way to get around or just want more tips on what to do, visit or call Symdon Motors today.
Image courtesy of Olbrich.org
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