For a small-town feel with big-city amenities, stay in Madison. This foodie paradise features neighborhoods with lake views, verdant parks, quirky shops, and excellent museums. Choose a hotel near the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace or in a sleepy suburb with some of the area's best outdoor recreation opportunities. This is a city where many folks walk or bike more than they drive, and where the state university contributes to a liberal, intellectual, eco-friendly spirit. From beaches to beer gardens, look for a neighborhood that best suits your Madison stay.
Where to stay
in Madison
Where to Stay for Families
If your family wants to learn something while visiting the area, stay in Downtown Madison, near "Museum Mile," which stretches from Capitol Square down State Street to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also perfect for families, the Vilas neighborhood is a great place to look for a hotel. The free Henry Vilas Zoo and the beautiful UW-Madison Arboretum are here, both great places to take the kids. Kayak on Lake Wingra or get everyone lattes in one of the many friendly coffee shops. Check out hotels in Burke Heights and Sun Prairie for a suburban stay, still convenient to Madison attractions.
Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Angell Park Speedway and Sun Prairie Ice Arena.
Recommended hotels in Sun Prairie
Top Areas to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Considering Lakes Mendota and Monona, Madison has more than 15,000 acres of beautiful inland waters to enjoy, not to mention lakeside hotel stays featuring everything from canoeing to swimming. Just minutes from Madison, choose a Middleton hotel to be near a fantastic trail system. Cyclists love to stay near the Monona Lake Loop, a mid-length ride with great views, fun neighborhoods, and ice cream shops along the way. Hotels in Tenney-Lapham offer access to scenic Tenney Park, with its endless views of Lake Mendota. Alternatively, book accommodations in Sauk for its Ferry Bluff Trail, or Fitchburg, Verona, or the Mount Horeb area for the long Badger State Trail.
Middleton
Travelers come to Middleton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Mendota and National Mustard Museum while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Middleton
Sauk City
You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in Sauk City. You might want to make time for a stop at Wisconsin River or Wollersheim Winery.
Recommended hotels in Sauk City
Fitchburg
Unique features of Fitchburg include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Capital Springs State Recreation Area or Lake Waubesa while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Fitchburg
Verona
Verona is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Reddan Soccer Park and Wisconsin Brewing Company.
Recommended hotels in Verona
Monona
Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.
Recommended hotels in Monona
Mount Horeb
You'll enjoy the wineries and breweries in Mount Horeb. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt. Horeb Area Museum or Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society.
Recommended hotels in Mount Horeb
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- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Visit Downtown Madison
- State Street Shopping
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum
- Memorial Union Terrace
- Capitol Square
- Goodspeed Pier
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Lake Monona Shoreline Run
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
- Washburn Observatory
- Visit Greenbush
- Camp Randall Stadium
- Henry Vilas Zoo
- Tenney Park
- Olin Park
- Dane County Farmers Market
- University of Wisconsin-Madison