Nathan's Guidebook
Food scene
Hutong
410 East Wilson StreetClosest Chinese place nearby with patio in back
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StDana is the general manager there and always great!
Osteria Papavero
128 E Wilson StEverything created from scratch. Great wild boar pasta!
Rare Steakhouse
14 W Mifflin StAsk for Genevieve to be your captain!
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StGreat cheese curds!
Sardine
617 Williamson StGreat happy hour!
RED
316 W Washington AveBest sushi in town!
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StChef Daniel Fox is incredible.
L'Etoile
1 S Pinckney StChef Tori Miller is a James Beard award winner.
Graze
1 S Pinckney StLess formal dining by the same owner’s of L’Etoile.
Natt Spil
211 King StMy personal favorite menu item is the Three Cup Chicken
The Harvey House
644 West Washington AvenueChefs Shaina and Joe Papach worked at French Laundry!
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson StUnique bar made from wine bottles
Essen Haus
514 E Wilson StTornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton StGreat supper club type vibe
Lucille
101 King StGreat pizzas
D’Vino
116 King StreetI/O Arcade Bar
924 Williamson StGreat vintage arcade games and pinball!
Oz by Oz
113 King StreetGreat little amaro bar
Place with good casual beer garden vibe within walking distance.
30 locals recommend
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
123 E Doty StPlace with good casual beer garden vibe within walking distance.
Double 10 Mini Hot Pot
600 Williamson StreetGreat authentic experience!
A Pig In A Fur Coat
940 Williamson StAlways amazing food!
Square Wine Company
1 E Main StGreat selection of hard to find wine
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StMy favorite pizza place!
Canteen
111 South Hamilton StreetGreat Mexican food!
Fairchild
2611 Monroe StreetOne of our favorite spots on Monroe Street
Morris Ramen
106 King StGreat ramen place within walking distance.
Wonderstate Coffee - Madison Cafe
27 West Main StreetGreat coffee on the square!
Leopold's Books Bar Caffè
1301 Regent StreetBougie coffee, books, and drinks!
Greenbush Bakery
1402 Regent StBest donuts in town!
Teasider
Best tea in town!
Sightseeing
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrDesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright
Great tours! https://tours.wisconsin.gov/pub/Content.aspx?p=Capitol%20Tour
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StGreat tours! https://tours.wisconsin.gov/pub/Content.aspx?p=Capitol%20Tour
Things to Do
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSaturday mornings within walking distance!
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveUniversity of Wisconsin - Memorial Union
800 Langdon StComedy on State
202 State StLaw Park
410 S Blair StWater ski shows every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Kohl Center
601 W Dayton StCamp Randall Stadium University of Wisconsin
1440 Monroe StWisconsin Field House
1450 Monroe StOverture Center for the Arts
201 State StThe Sylvee
25 S Livingston StBreese Stevens Field
917 E Mifflin StHome to the Flamingos soccer team and many outdoor concerts!
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W Mifflin StHamel Music Center
740 University AvenueMajestic theater
115 King StGreat little concert venue within walking distance!
Orpheum Theater
216 State StGreat concerts!
Betty Lou Cruise Boats
601 Williamson StGreat way to see Lake Monona!
Beautiful gardens and a butterfly experience every spring!
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveBeautiful gardens and a butterfly experience every spring!
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveBest free zoo in the country!
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StSame building as the Overture Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayGreat place to walk, run, or bike!
University of Wisconsin Geology Museum
1215 W Dayton StQuaint little museum
Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StAmazing place even if you are an adult!
Bartell Theatre
113 E Mifflin StBest ice cream in the world! Also sold at the Memorial Union.
13 locals recommend
Babcock Hall Dairy Store
1605 Linden DrBest ice cream in the world! Also sold at the Memorial Union.
Union South
1308 W Dayton StBoulders Climbing Gym - Downtown
129 S Carroll StGreat climbing gym for all ages!
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center WayLots of eclectic events almost every weekend!
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveGreat little concert venue!
Day trips
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Rd44 miles away and an amazing experience!
Taliesin
5481 County Rd C45 miles away and a must see for any Frank Lloyd Wright fan!
Liz Henry and her husband makes an award bourbon. Great tasting room! 23 miles away.
J. Henry & Sons Bourbon Tasting Room & Farm
7794 Patton RoadLiz Henry and her husband makes an award bourbon. Great tasting room! 23 miles away.
Capitol City State Trail
Capitol City State TrailGreat paved bike paths in Madison!
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGovernor Dodge State Park
4175 WI-23Devil's Lake
S5975 Park RdMy personal favorite place to hike! 46 miles away.
Tyrol Basin
3487 Bohn RdLocal ski hill
Wonderful brewery and make sure you see the old Swiss downtown
52 locals recommend
New Glarus Brewing Company
2400 WI-69Wonderful brewery and make sure you see the old Swiss downtown
Great boat tour done in old World War Two era amphibious ducks!
30 locals recommend
Original Wisconsin Ducks
1890 Wisconsin Dells PkwyGreat boat tour done in old World War Two era amphibious ducks!
Just a small hard to find plaque, the Sun Prairie historical museum has a small quaint exhibit for this famous artist.
Birthplace of Georgia O'Keeffe
Just a small hard to find plaque, the Sun Prairie historical museum has a small quaint exhibit for this famous artist.
Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds RdGreat for people of all ages!