What's Downtown Madison like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Madison, especially its shops. Travellers like the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views and great bars. Plan a fun excursion to Kohl Center and Lake Monona Shoreline Run. There's plenty more to see, including Orpheum Theater and Overture Center for the Arts.
How to get to Downtown Madison
Flying to:
- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), 4.9 mi (8 km) from Downtown Madison
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Madison
What to see in Downtown Madison
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Capitol Square
- Kohl Center
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Things to do in Downtown Madison
- Orpheum Theater
- Overture Center for the Arts
- State Street Shopping
- Memorial Union Terrace
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Other popular Downtown Madison attractions
- Lake Mendota
- Wisconsin Historical Museum
- Dane County Farmers' Market
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Wisconsin Union Theater
When is the best time to visit Madison?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 20°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -4°C)
- Rainiest months: June, April, May, August (average 109 mm of rainfall)