Fun Things to Do in Madison

Madison attractions and more

If you’ve come to Madison for leisure, let the Holiday Inn Madison guide you on your exploration of one of Wisconsin’s most treasured cities.

1) Chazen Museum of Art

800 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-2246

Admission to this riveting art destination is free, and you just might walk away with a most artistic experience in your mind. Gorgeous, multi-destination artwork and prize-winning architecture are just two of the draws to this must-see collection.

2) Madison Children’s Museum

100 State Street
Madison, WI
(608) 256-6445

Explore some of the most stimulating exhibits your kids are likely to find in their travels, and enjoy an engaging program of entertainment which caters to children from birth to age eight.

4) Henry Vilas Park Zoo

702 S. Randall Avenue
Madison, WI
(608) 266-4732

It’s all happening at this fantastic animal destination! Young and old alike will delight in this zoo’s beastly trappings.

4) Madison Opera

3414 Monroe Street
Madison, WI
(608)238-8085

Experience a world-class opera company as it celebrates the music of more than one-hundred composers. Opera is one of the world’s most treasured art-forms, and now you can witness it in its fullest fruition with the Madison Opera.

5) Overture Center for the Arts

201 State Street
Madison, WI
(608) 258-4141

Itching to see one of your favorite performers on the stage of a world-class venue? Head over to the Overture Center for the Arts, and the billing just might give you what you’re looking for. After all, this center presents internationally acclaimed music and performances which know no barriers.

6) Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N. Carroll Street
Madison, WI
(608) 264-6555

Experience the distinctive flavor of Wisconsin’s celebrated heritage at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, where you’ll learn about some of the state’s most impressive historical swaths.

7) Mount Horeb Mustard Museum

100 W. Main Street
Mount Horeb, WI
(608) 437-3986

Have you ever been curious as to the origins of the delicious, slightly tangy sauce which is affectionately known in our culture as “mustard”? Head down to the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum, where these answers – and more – will be bestowed upon you.

8) Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

227 State Street
Madison, WI
(608) 257-0158

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is known for its engaging displays of some of the most outstanding modern and contemporary artwork to hit the walls of galleries across the world.

9) Wisconsin State Capitol  

2 E. Main Street
Madison, WI
(608) 266-0382

Experience the government of Wisconsin.

10) Madison Symphony Orchestra

222 W. Washington Avenue
Madison, WI
( 608) 257-3734

Voted the “Best of Madison”, you’re sure to love a night with the Madison Symphony Orchestra. The folks on this renowned stage enliven some of the most treasured classics of the classical, romantic and modern eras, so bring a friend and check out the most magical music in Wisconsin.