SPOTS TO WATCH
Note: Please check businesses hours. Take extra time in case of road closures.
SWIM:
Monona Terrace: The waterfront is the place to be for the start of the swim
FOOD/DRINK:
• Ancora
• Marigold Kitchen
• Colectivo Coffee
GETTING THERE & PARKING:
• Park at the Alliant Energy Center and take the shuttle that will drop you off right by Monona Terrace. More shuttle information.
• Park in a public ramp.
BIKE:
Verona Loop Festival: Festival fun right in the middle of the bike course. Takes place on the grounds of St. Andrew’s Church (301 N. Main Street).
FOOD/DRINK:
• Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at Verona Loop Festival
• Hop Haus Brewing Company (10 min. walk from Festival)
• Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery (10 min. walk from Festival)
• Wisconsin Brewing Company
• ( n+1 ): Coffee + beer cafe inside Rocket Bicycle Studio
GETTING THERE:
• Take the free shuttle that picks up at the corner of S. Carroll Street. & E. Wilson Street (near Monona Terrace)
Intersection of Old Sauk Road and Timber Lane: Hills!
FOOD/DRINK:
• Craftsman Table & Tap (15 min. away)
• Hubbard Avenue Diner & Bakery (12 min. away)
• Longtable Beer Café (11 min. away)
• The Roman Candle – Middleton (11 min. away)
GETTING THERE:
• Take US 12/18 W and exit on Old Sauk Road
Intersection of Mid Town Road and Timber Lane: More hills!
FOOD/DRINK:
• Yola's Cafe (10 min. away)
• Nitty Gritty (17 min. away)
• West Towne Mall Food Court (15 min. away)
GETTING THERE:
• Take US 12/18 W.
• Left onto Mineral Point Road
• Left onto S. Pleasant View Road
• Right onto Mid Town Road
Intersection of W. Mineral Point Road and Garfoot Road: Scenic back road
FOOD/DRINK:
• Grumpy Troll Brewery, Restaurant & Pizzeria (9 min. away)
• Brix Cider (9 min. away)
• Sjolinds Chocolate House (8 min. away)
• Skal Public House (8 min. away)
GETTING THERE:
Please note: This is an alternate route due to construction on Mineral Point Road
• Take Highway 14 West
• Left on Stagecoach Road
• Left on Highway P.
• Right on W. Mineral Point Road
RUN:
Tip: Rent a Madison BCycle for easy access to all of these locations. View the station map.
State Street: An electric place to watch the run, and the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat
FOOD/DRINK:
• Ian's Pizza on State
• Parthenon Gyros
• Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
• Fair Trade Coffee House
• HopCat Madison
• Short Stack Eatery
GETTING THERE:
• Park at the Alliant Energy Center and take shuttle that will drop you off right by Monona Terrace. State Street is an easy 10-minute walk from the Monona Terrace. More shuttle information.
• Park in a public ramp.
Camp Randall Stadium (Exterior): The Wisconsin Badgers aren’t the only ones to cheer on here
FOOD/DRINK:
• The Wise - HotelRED
• Brasserie V
• Pizza Brutta
• Barriques
• Crescendo Espresso Bar + Music Cafe
PARKING:
• View the campus parking map or park on the street.
Lakeshore Path: A peaceful and scenic spot on the UW-Madison campus
FOOD/DRINK:
• Multiple options at UW-Madison's Memorial Union Terrace
GETTING THERE:
• View the campus parking map or park on the street
Finish Line –Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: The best place of all!
FOOD/DRINK:
• BelAir Cantina Capitol Square
• Canteen
• DLUX
• Milio's Sandwiches
PARKING:
• Park at the Alliant Energy Center and take shuttle that will drop you off right by Monona Terrace. State Street is an easy 10-minute walk from the Monona Terrace. More shuttle information.
• Park in a public ramp.
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