Madison Holidays

Madison at a Glance

With a beautiful skyline overlooking the water, Madison is Wisconsin’s vibrant capital city in the United States.

You’ll Love Madison

• You want to experience a small but sophisticated city.
• You’re looking for a romantic getaway for two.
• You like sightseeing and culture.

Discover Madison

Even though its main urban area is rather small, Madison has a lot to offer its visitors in terms of culture, sites and attractions. One of the most popular ways of travelling across this beautiful city is to hire a bike. Being one of the country’s most bike friendly metropolitan areas, it is a wonderful way to see the sights and experience the area

• There are a number of museum and art galleries you can enjoy whilst on holiday in Madison. Visit the Chazen Museum of Art for some European work as well as a large collection of American art.

• The Wisconsin Veterans Museum provides visitors with details about various wars, past and present, and the sacrifices made by veterans from the state.

• Make sure you take the time to visit the Monona Terrace during your Madison holiday. From its roof you can enjoy a view of the city’s downtown, including the Capitol building and Lake Monona. If you time it especially well you can enjoy one of the terrace’s events, which include tea dances and musical concerts.

Dining and Nightlife in Madison

The city is home to a variety of different restaurants, pubs and cafes serving a broad range of cuisine. You can enjoy some local, American home style cooking, Mexican and Brazilian grills, or European fusion menus. You can also enjoy a cheap holiday to Madison as there are restaurants suited to any budget.

The nightlife you can experience whilst on holiday in Madison is lively and eclectic. With such a broad range of people living in the city there is extensive entertainment to match. You can spend your evening at the theatre watching a play, enjoying a well made cocktail in an chic bar, listening to an orchestral performance, or just sitting back and relaxing with a beer in a friendly bar.

Madison is a city break that you can enjoy for its understated uniqueness and ability to charm. Not one of the most obvious cities to visit across America, it is a hidden gem you should be sure to go and see.

For inspiration on places to stay on a Madison holiday, take a look at 3-star Madison hotels.