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Madison, between the lakes

Find local food, independent shops and cultural stops from Capitol Square and State Street to the east-side neighborhoods.

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A quick way into Madison

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Browse restaurants, independent shops and cultural places across Madison.

119 local places to discover

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Local places with linked sources and current contact details. Photo credits and sources.

At the pump

Gas guide for Madison

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Today in the city

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Air quality & weather

Regional air reports and the NWS forecast.

Sunset & golden hour

Evening light calculated for Madison.

Commute snapshot

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Local sports

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Local deals

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Downtown and local places.

Weather & air

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Around the city

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Madison and its lakefront

Madison and its lakefront

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City stories

Madison stories

Local history and practical guides to Madison.

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Things to do

Start with a few local anchors

Browse museums, public spaces, neighborhood stops and events in Madison.

Neighborhoods

Find your corner of Madison

Explore Capitol and downtown, Monroe Street, Williamson–Marquette.

Capitol and downtown

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Capitol Square and nearby streets sit between Lakes Mendota and Monona.

Monroe Street

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The near-west-side corridor offers independent shops and local restaurants.

Williamson–Marquette

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Willy Street and the surrounding near-east-side neighborhood have their own local business mix.

State Street

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The corridor between the Capitol and campus connects cultural venues, shops and places to eat.

Food and dining at The Harvey House

Eat & Drink

Local food
around the city

Find a neighborhood restaurant, a bakery or an independent coffee shop in the local directory.

  • The Harvey House ↗

    The Harvey House is a bar on West Washington Avenue.

  • Lallande ↗

    Lallande is a bistro on Monroe Street, with French cooking and modern European cooking.

  • Fairchild ↗

    Fairchild is a fine-dining restaurant and wine bar on Monroe Street, with seafood.

  • Fuki hot pot ↗

    Fuki hot pot is a hot-pot restaurant on Zeier Road.

  • Madison's ↗

    Madison's is an American restaurant and lounge on King Street, with New American cooking.

Shopping

Independent shops around Madison

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This week in Madison

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