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The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 150 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice... more » The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 150 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice Cream at Memorial Union or Babcock Hall, before or after a visit to the Elvehjem Museum of Art's collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. And to really get into the college spirit, head over to State Street's eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. Be sure to try the mouth-watering bratwurst sandwich on a homemade bun at State Street Brats, a student favorite. At the end of State Street, the white granite, Roman Renaissance-style Capitol dominates the skyline and offers an observation platform for views of the city and lakes. « less

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Jul
78°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
4 in 10 cm
Aug
76°F 24°C
56°F 13°C
3 in 7 cm
Sep
70°F 21°C
48°F 8°C
3 in 6 cm
Oct
57°F 13°C
37°F 2°C
2 in 5 cm
Nov
43°F 6°C
27°F -2°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
30°F -1°C
16°F -8°C
1 in 3 cm
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Friday
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63°F 17°C
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49°F 9°C
Saturday
Jul 18
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68°F 20°C
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52°F 11°C
Sunday
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Hi:
74°F 23°C
Lo:
58°F 14°C

Traveler Reviews

Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
Jul 16, 2009

I have traveled to Madison, WI many times, and have stayed at most of the hotels in the area. By far, my favorite hotel is the Madison Concourse Hotel. It is perfectly located across from the Capital,...more

Mansion Hill Inn

5 of 5 stars
Hudson, WI
Jul 16, 2009

My wife and I stayed at the Mansion Hill Inn several times beginning in 1993. We found it to be a beautiful, romantic place. We were stunned at the changes made by the most recent renovation. Not...more

Peppino's Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 16, 2009

Four of us arrived late on a Saturday night, well after they normally serve dinner. We had just been to another restaurant (Harvest) that treated us so badly that we left without dinner. The waitress,...more

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