What's Downtown Madison Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Madison, especially its bars. Travelers like the neighborhood's fantastic lake views and great restaurants. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Wisconsin-Madison. There's plenty more to see, including Orpheum Theater and Overture Center for the Arts.
How to Get to Downtown Madison
Flying to:
- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), 4.9 mi (8 km) from Downtown Madison
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Madison
What to See in Downtown Madison
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Capitol Square
- Kohl Center
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Things to Do in Downtown Madison
- Orpheum Theater
- Overture Center for the Arts
- State Street Shopping
- Memorial Union Terrace
- Lake Monona Shoreline Run
Other Popular Downtown Madison Attractions
- Lake Mendota
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Wisconsin Historical Museum
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum
When Is the Best Time to Visit Madison?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 68°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 25°F)
- Rainiest months: June, April, May, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)