Madison, WI: Easy to connect. Impossible to forget. 

Our capital city sits upon an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona, which means visitors get all the natural beauty plus the perks of a city. It’s easy to get to Madison with direct flights to and from major cities nationwide, from Denver to Dallas to D.C. Once here, you can walk to everything you’ll need: dining, shopping, museums and more. We’re proud that our destination was designed with green meetings in mind, from the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed, Platinum LEED-certified Monona Terrace convention center to the 29 acres of greenspace on Willow Island at Alliant Energy Center.  

Get set to be impressed by walkable, sustainable, unforgettable Madison. 

Two kayaks with people on them float in the distance on Lake Monona in front of Monona Terrace

Sustainable & Walkable

5 lakes. 200+ miles of biking and hiking trails. 300+ restaurants and attractions within a mile of Monona Terrace. And, 74% of electricity for City operations is from renewable sources. Here, sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a tradition.

2 people sit at a bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Everybody’s buzzing about Bravo’s Top Chef, which featured Madison's culinary scene this season! We've also got 42 James Beard award honors and the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the entire U.S. Here, the food scene is always fresh.

A group of dozens of people gather for a business event celebration inside the Sylvee

Looking for spaces that go beyond the ballroom, from board meetings and breakout sessions to relaxing retreats and closing receptions? Madison has 100+ unique venues that match your specs and get top recs from planners and attendees.

Bascom Hall

All the amenities that come with being a capital city are multiplied by being home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, too. This Top Ten research institution matched with a progressive mindset have earned us a reputation for innovation.

A map of the direct flights from DCRA


Getting here is easy: Many U.S. cities offer direct flights to Madison, many of which get you here in two hours or less! Once you land, it's a mere 15 minutes by car to the Capitol Square and the Monona Terrace convention center.

People walking towards the Monona Terrace with the Capitol Building in the background

From being featured on ABC's Good Morning Washington to Madison's mention in Meetings Today to being ranked #2 Best State Capitals to Live In by WalletHub, our capital city is rocking the rankings.


Check us Out in PCMA Convene Magazine

Did you see the Destination Spotlight on Madison in the May/June issue of PCMA Convene? This don't-miss feature highlights fun facts about our intellectual capital: the research culture on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Madison's many start-up and tech successes. And some pretty unique venues, too. But we especially loved the shout-out to the people who make Madison a top-tier city for memorable meetings:

“The top three words I’d use to describe Madison? Welcoming, friendly, accommodating. Though my event was in June 2023, we began planning during COVID. Destination Madison’s assistance with the grant and event branding was invaluable. And the service at Monona Terrace? Exceptional. Every single employee I spoke with was helpful.”

—Jane Roland, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers



New and Coming Soon

 

Our team is thrilled to welcome the Embassy Suites, just steps away from Monona Terrace, to our Madison hotel community. Also new in the heart of downtown: travelers can mix business and leisure by staying at The Saddlery, a brand-new downtown living community that offers 45 fully-furnished rooms for short-term stays.