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, LEED-certified Monona Terrace Community & 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.

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Sustainable & Walkable

5 lakes. 200+ miles of biking and hiking trails. 300+ restaurants and attractions within a mile of Monona Terrace. Meeting attendees can explore local, walkable must-dos using our new digital itinerary, Madison Like a Local.

Dining & Drinking

44 James Beard award honors. An iconic producer-only farmers’ market—in fact, the largest one in the entire U.S. Here, the food scene is always fresh. Host your group in Madison, and you'll meet like a top chef.

Hotels & Unique Venues

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.

Capitol & Campus

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 as an intellectual capital.

Direct Flights to MSN

Getting here is easy: Many US cities offer direct flights to Madison 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.

Reviews & Rankings

From being Gold Rated by Walk Friendly Communities 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.

Madison Like a Local

Madison Like a Local is a digital travel itinerary that helps attendees explore the city when meetings are done! This curated list of must-dos includes locally owned restaurants and shops, cultural attractions and stunning views.

The best part? All the stops are walkable from Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center and downtown hotels, making it easy and convenient for attendees to explore the area.

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Check Us Out in PCMA Convene Magazine

Did you see our feature in the April 2025 issue of PCMA Convene? From our walkable downtown and stunning lakeside convention center to award-winning chefs and sustainability initiatives, we've shared 10 compelling reasons why Madison isn’t just a place to host an event—it’s a place that elevates it!

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Our sales and services team in a nutshell: Fun. Flexible. Approachable. Plus, we’ve got 97 years of combined experience in Madison so we know how to make your meeting memorable. Contact us to get started!

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New & Coming Soon

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Meeting planners are raving about the 260-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown, just steps away from Monona Terrace. According to Cindy Delaney, President & CEO of Delaney Event Management, "the addition of the Embassy Suites downtown is a game changer." We couldn't agree more!

2025

Spark by Hilton Madison Central, will be opening at the Alliant Energy Center in late summer 2025. Opening in late fall 2025, the Madison Public Market will be a year-round public marketplace with a focus on local foods and goods plus inclusive programs and spaces that support the growth of minority-owned and other small businesses. Also, the downtown area along Wilson St. is under development with a summer 2025 opening date for the upscale housing development, One 09. One 09 will include One Prime steakhouse, One Social Food Hall and Blue Jack, a cocktail lounge and speakeasy. A public promenade and plaza will overlook the Lake Monona waterfront.

Starting September 3, 2025, American Airlines will add a new daily nonstop flight to NYC's LaGuardia (LGA) Airport, complementing existing Delta service. That’s now 3 daily flights from MSN to NYC. More nonstop flights = more reasons to choose Madison!

2027

Get excited, history buffs! We're thrilled to share that the Wisconsin History Center, located on the Capitol Square, is under construction and slated to open in 2027.

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