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Madison To-Do

Madison To-Do

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Created by Blake Samic • Updated On: December 1, 2012

Places that have been recommended that I haven't visited yet.

UW Arboretum is one of Madison To-Do.

1. UW Arboretum

8.9
1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI
Park · 21 tips and reviews
Essen Haus is one of Madison To-Do.

2. Essen Haus

8.0
514 E Wilson St (Btw S Franklin & S Blair), Madison, WI
German Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 41 tips and reviews
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one of Madison To-Do.

3. Olbrich Botanical Gardens

9.1
3330 Atwood Ave (Fair Oaks Ave.), Madison, WI
Garden · 39 tips and reviews
Henry Vilas Zoo is one of Madison To-Do.

4. Henry Vilas Zoo

8.9
702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI
Zoo · Vilas · 74 tips and reviews
Osteria Papavero is one of Madison To-Do.

5. Osteria Papavero

8.0
128 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 13 tips and reviews

6. Orpheum Theatre

8.9
216 State St (btw N Henry & Fairchild), Madison, WI
Indie Movie Theater · State Street · 19 tips and reviews

Jen H.Jen Holmes: Great food, especially outside on a warm day. Fun space year-round.

The Edgewater Hotel is one of Madison To-Do.

7. The Edgewater Hotel

8.8
1001 Wisconsin Pl (at Langdon St), Madison, WI
Hotel · Downtown Madison · 21 tips and reviews
Wisconsin Veterans Museum is one of Madison To-Do.

8. Wisconsin Veterans Museum

7.7
30 W Mifflin St Ste 200, Madison, WI
History Museum · Downtown Madison · 18 tips and reviews
The Malt House is one of Madison To-Do.

9. The Malt House

8.8
2609 E Washington Ave (at Milwaukee St.), Madison, WI
Whisky Bar · 17 tips and reviews
Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Encampment is one of Madison To-Do.

10. Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Encampment

8.5
Middleton, WI
Hiking Trail · Middleton Hills · 6 tips and reviews

11. Madison's

6.8
119 King St (at E Doty St), Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Madison · 33 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Taco tuesdays. $1 tacos, $2 beer. Need I say more?

Pizza Brutta is one of Madison To-Do.

12. Pizza Brutta

9.3
1805 Monroe St, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · Dudgeon - Monroe · 26 tips and reviews
Café Porta Alba is one of Madison To-Do.

13. Café Porta Alba

558 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · 22 tips and reviews

14. Cafe Costa Rica

6.8
141 S Butler St (at King and Wilson), Madison, WI
Caribbean Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 11 tips and reviews

Megan CMegan C: This place is the size of a closet, but everything is great. The mojitos are legendary and the Mango Man is a fantastic host and chef. A local yokel.

Up North Pub is one of Madison To-Do.

15. Up North Pub

7.5
150 S Blair St, Madison, WI
Bar · Downtown Madison · 10 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Go here to play some pinball. They have three awesome machines.

Liliana's Restaurant is one of Madison To-Do.

16. Liliana's Restaurant

2951 Triverton Pike Dr (CR PD), Fitchburg, WI
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Bunky's Cafe is one of Madison To-Do.

17. Bunky's Cafe

2425 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is one of Madison To-Do.

18. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

3519 University Ave, Madison, WI
Taco Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

19. Tempest Oyster Bar

8.2
120 E Wilson St (btwn King St & S Pinckney St), Madison, WI
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 18 tips and reviews

Blake S.Blake Samic: Get the raw Beausoleil East Coast Oysters from New Brunswick. They don't always have them, but if they do, they're incredibly fresh.