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Summer Itinerary


Start your day off by having breakfast at Marigold Kitchen, located right in the heart of Downtown Madison (118 S. Pinckney St.)

After enjoying a freshly made breakfast, head off to Capitol square and take a free-guided tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol. View exquisite marble, mosaics and murals (4 E. Capitol Square).

Walk along State Street, the pedestrian mall that links the Capitol with the University. Enjoy shopping, museums and the lively atmosphere that it has to offer.

Grab lunch at one of State Street's many restaurants, including:

  • Zander's Sports Lounge (118 State St., 608.280.9999)
  • Frida Mexican Grill (117 State St., 608.256.4000)

 

After lunch, head to Monroe Street for some shopping where you can find two miles of locally owned specialty shops including:

  • J. Kinney Florist, (1835 Monroe St., 608.255.7500)
  • Orange Tree Imports (1721 Monroe St., 608.255.8211)
  • The Grace Chosy Gallery (1825 Monroe St., 608.255.1211).

 

Continue your exploration of the Greater Madison Area by seeing Madison from a different view - on one of the beautiful lakes.  Enjoy a Sightseeing Cruise on a Betty Lou Cruise boat and take in all that Madison has to offer (608.246.3138).

After enjoying your day in the downtown area, take in one of Madison's many free outdoor musical events: 
 

  • ‘Jazz at 5:00' is a series that has consistently provided exceptional free concerts in a stunning locale - the 100 block of State Street, where State Street meets the Capitol Square. When the sun is shining, and the music is flowing, there is no better place to be than State Street ((http://jazzat5.org/site/schedule/).
  • Concert on the Square - celebrating its 26th year as one of Madison's largest and most celebrated outdoor concerts, drawing more that 120,000 people annually. The series is held at the State Capitol each summer for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning at 7pm.
  • Hot Summer Nights - The Memorial Union Terrace, on Lake Mendota, is a great place to enjoy the longer days that the summer brings. Enjoy special brews, which are found exclusively at the Union and catch up with friends as another great band performs on the outdoor stage. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: May 8 through August 29 9:00 p.m.
  • For an entire list and schedule of outdoor concert events visit: http://www.visitmadison.com/visitors/calendar-events/outdoor-concerts/


If musical performances don't sound like your idea of fun, enjoy a baseball game. Head out to the ballpark for a Madison Mallards minor league baseball game (June through August) (2920 N. Sherman Ave., 608.246.4277)