About UW-Madison

Located in the heart of Madison, WI, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a place to explore new destinations, from the State Capitol to Memorial Union Terrace. You can find more information about your arrival, including places of interest, places to eat, and transportation options below. We look forward to your visit!

Things to do & places of interest

• Explore State Street
• Wisconsin State Capitol Tour
• Dane County Farmers’ Market
• Monona Terrace
• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
• Olbrich Botanical Gardens
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
• Chazen Museum of Art
• Memorial Union Terrace
• Allen Centennial Garden
• Henry Vilas Zoo
• Overture Center for the Arts
• National Mustard Museum
• University of Wisconsin Geology Museum
• Wisconsin Historical Museum

Places to eat

Quick Bites and Casual Dining:

There are a number of food options near State Street, which is walking distance from campus. Check out the food carts located near N. Lake and State Street!

Memorial Union (located at the heart of campus) and Union South also have some good dining options. You can find the dining list and menus here.

Recommendations:

In a city with an abundance of delicious dining locations, here are some of our favorites:

Near Fluno Center

• Colectivo – Cafe – $
• Dotty Dumpling`s Dowry – American – $
• Strings Ramen – Ramen – $
• Vintage Spirits & Grill – Bar and Grill – $

Near Capital

• Graze – American – $
• Morris Ramen – Ramen – $
• Mr. Kimchi – Korean – $
• Osteria Papavero – Italian – $
• The Coopers Tavern – Pub – $
• The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company – Brewpub – $
• The Old Fashioned – American – $
• Cento – Italian – $
• Eno Vino Downtown – Tapas – $
• Harvest – American – $
• Heritage Tavern – American – $
• RED – Sushi – $
• Tornado Steak House – Steak house – $