The best places to visit, restaurants to eat at, and activities to do in Madison, WI
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Children’s museums
Restaurants
Fun and Rec
Children’s museums
Such a fun children’s museum with something for everyone without large city pricing!
Madison Children's Museum
Great space to explore for kids under age 8. Love that they have a separate area for kids under 2 years old and a fun creative art area!
Explore Children's Museum
Unique children’s museum that has a lot of separate creative areas!
Black Earth Children's Museum
Restaurants
The atmosphere and location is engaging. The food is made with fresh ingredients and new tacos each month.
bartaco
Quaint local pizzeria that is great date night out.
Luigi's Pizza
Restaurant that offers a fun girls brunch, date night, or family dinner in trendy Hilldale area. Fresh and unique takes.
Café Hollander Hilldale
Step back in time to a traditional Wisconsin supper club in downtown Madison. Super yummy desserts!
Tornado Steak House
Local, fresh, and high quality food. Pizza toppings you won’t find anywhere else and the own is also onsite, providing the freshest selection of local meats.
Branch + Daughter, Quality Meats and Market
Love the vibe of food with a unique twist on their menu. The bar area has a beautiful patio that overlooks farmland with a beautiful sunset view.
Buck & Honey's - Waunakee
Homemade pizza that also offers vegan options (works great for our allergy kid!) and worth the drive to Sun Prairie!
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
Our favorite place for Thai food in the area. Super fast and consistently yummy!
Thai Basil
Fun and Rec
Huge library in the heart of downtown Madison. Great kids area too!
Madison Public Library
They offer free tours daily! Full of unique history.
Wisconsin State Capitol
Miles and miles of paths to walk as part of the ice age trail
Ice Age Trail Junction Area
A fun FREE zoo to explore in Madison. They have a great kids area, along with a small train and carousel rides.
Henry Vilas Zoo
A great place to meet friends or family for a relaxing night.