Madison, Dane County, WI

Places to go in Madison

10 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Alliant Energy Center

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Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, USA

Cave of the Mounds

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Cave of the Mounds

1-hour guided tours are offered of this cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus a souvenir shop.

2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA

Geology Museum

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Geology Museum

Museum showcasing Wisconsin’s geologic past with mastodon, dinosaur & glowing-rock exhibits.

1215 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, USA

Madison Children's Museum

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Madison Children's Museum

3 floors of interactive & educational exhibits designed for kids 12 & under plus a cafe.

100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Almost 6,000 contemporary works of art are on display at this architecturally modern building.

227 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Overture Center for the Arts

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Overture Center for the Arts

Modern performing-arts & education center with several spaces hosting a variety of shows & musicals.

201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Bur Oak

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The Bur Oak

2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704, USA

The Orpheum Theater

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The Orpheum Theater

Built in 1926, this former vaudeville venue hosts live music & comedy shows along with other events.

216 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Wisconsin State Capitol

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Wisconsin State Capitol

Tours are offered of this large, architecturally notable government building completed in 1917.

2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702, USA

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Exhibits & artifacts showcasing Wisconsin citizens in the military over the last 150 years.

30 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA