Bringing Wisconsin's history to life through exhibits on the material culture of the state and the Upper Midwest, from prehistoric times to present day.

Truly a wild place to hang out, this free zoo, located inside Vilas Park, features animals from around the world including African lions, South American alpacas and tortoises from the Galapagos Islands.

Each Friday, the Monkey Business Institute, Madison’s most experienced and imaginative group of improvisers, creates a unique performance at the Glass Nickel Pizza East (2916 Atwood Ave.) MBI doesn’t waste time with such trivialities as sets, props, scripts or line memorization, instead creating spur-of-the-moment, seat-of-the-pants improvisational comedy by mixing audience suggestions, decades of improv experience and sheer moxie. Featuring many members of the Blame Society ensemble (Chad Vader, Fun Rangers, etc).($8, 8PM, all ages, full menu and bar available)

One of Madison's most popular attractions, this oasis of green includes a sunken garden, perennial garden, rose garden, rock garden, herb garden, wildflower garden and a tropical conservatory.

New Self Renewal Center provides a small community that offers both fitness and rest, focusing on health and wellness for the whole person.

Since 1934 the Arboretum has been dedicated to restoring the land, advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration, and fostering Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. Dedicated staff, students, faculty and volunteers have created a rich landscape, renowned for its prairies, savannas, forests and wetlands -- and for the beauty of its gardens in spring with lilacs, magnolias and crabapples. To celebrate the our 75th Anniversary we invite you to find your enduring connection with the Arboretum.

A museum honoring all Wisconsin veterans with dioramas on all wars from the Civil War to the present.

This hiking trail passes some fascinating geological formations formed by the recession of giant glaciers during the Ice Age, between 70,000 to 10,000 years ago.

This seven-block bustling thoroughfare, which runs between Capitol Square and the university, buzzes with activity day and night, offering a diverse array of coffeehouses, ethnic restaurants, bookstores, art galleries and specialty shops.

Tots and tykes love this museum where they can dig for dinosaur bones, freeze their shadow on a phosphorescent wall and don overalls to brush, groom and milk cows as they learn about the Wisconsin dairy industry.

This art museum's impressive collection includes, prints, photographs, paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times to modern day. Special exhibitions showcasing local artists take place throughout the year.

Governor's residence.

Diverse collection of minerals, rocks and fossils dating from the age of the dinosaurs.