Things to Do

Itinerary Ideas

Plan your perfect stay with the help of our sample itineraries! More than 14 million visitors make a trip to Madison each year because of our amazing amenities including five sparkling lakes, to-die-for dining, vibrant downtown and neighborhood shopping districts, and more!

A sampling of itinerary ideas below will help you plan your perfect golf getaway. Then check out our accommodations and restaurants pages to complete your stay.

TEEING UP ADVENTURE

Your visit to Greater Madison may include time on the golf course, but there’s also a range of other adventures to explore! Here is a “short course” of summer activities in Madison... READ MORE >

SEASONAL & SPORTS

NEW! Eating Mobile in Madison: Sample the area's food carts.
Biking Around Madison: Tool around our award-winning trails.

SIGHTS OF ALL SORTS

Kid Friendly: Uncover many free attractions for the young and the young at heart.
Tourist at Heart: Create a checklist of Madison's best experiences.
Like a Local: Get the inside scoop on local hot spots.
Exploring the Area: Go beyond Madison and discover Dane County.
University Highlights: Tour the University of Wisconsin's beautiful campus.
Romantic Escape: Surprise your sweetie with a Madison getaway.

FOOD & SHOPPING

Dairy Discovery: Learn more about America's dairyland.
Wisconsin Culinary Experience: Enjoy classic comfort food and farm-to-table fare.
Fantastic Fish Fry: Consume an all-you-can-read page of the best fish fry eateries.
Neat Neighborhoods: Play, stay and shop in Madison's quintessential neighborhoods.
Shopping Experience: Get your shopping fix, from specialty stores to major malls.

ARTS & CULTURE

Arts and Music Lovers: Learn where to go to enjoy a play or a live show.
Discover Mr. Wright: Tour Madison-area native Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture.
History & Heritage: Visit sites from throughout our capitol city history.
Exploring Madison Museums: Observe what's on display at museums around town.