Start Your Day Here
9 AM
Bring a piece of Madison home with you (honey, cheese, and way more) and don’t forget those free samples at the Dane County Farmers' Market — the largest producer-only farmers' market in the U.S.
Next up: 1 min walk
Coffee with a view, anyone?
11 AM
Grab a coffee with a view, stroll through the State Capitol Building and relax on the Capitol Lawn.
Next up: 20 min stroll
State Street strolling
Noon
Shop local and eat local as you make your way down State Street to Library Mall.
Next up: 3 min walk
Artsy exploration
2 PM
Explore the expansive (like 23,000+ works in the collection expansive!) Chazen Museum of Art. PS — It’s free.
Next up: 5 min walk
Lively vibes and a view at the Terrace
4 PM
Cold and refreshing — try some famous Babcock ice cream or craft beer at the lakeside Memorial Union Terrace.
Next up: 1 min walk
Unmistakably Madison Moment
4:15 PM
Take (or maybe even dip your toes) in the glittering waters of Lake Mendota, as you reconnect with those who matter most.
Next up: 20 min walk
From eatery to streatery (street + eatery)
5:30 PM
Enjoy dinner at one of the 120+ restaurants downtown on State Street, the UW Campus, and near the Capitol. Or, head down Willy St. (Williamson Street) for even more local food and drink.
Next up: 5 – 25 min walk
Catch a show
7 PM
Catch a show at the Overture Center for the Arts.
Next up: 5 min walk
End with a view to remember
9:30 PM
Fall even more in love with the Madison skyline.
Things to do
EVENTS
From the farmers' market to Art Fair on the Square, these are what make moments — big and small — into lasting memories.
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