What's Downtown Madison like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Madison, especially its shops. Travellers like the neighbourhood'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
- Wisconsin Historical Museum
- Memorial Union Terrace
Other popular Downtown Madison attractions
- Lake Monona Shoreline Run
- Lake Mendota
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Wisconsin Union Theater
When is the best time to visit Madison?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 20°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -4°C)
- Rainiest months: June, April, May, August (average 109 mm of rainfall)