Madison Pride Parade

#1 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MCJ graduate writes, "After the LGBT families headed the parade, numerous groups of marchers with their…" »

MCJ graduate writes, "This year the parade had a different parade route. It was shortened. The…" »

University of Wisconsin-Madison

#2 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MarkRichmond writes, "Have a picnic on Picnic Point. For well over 500 years people have been…" »

Alkee writes, "This beautiful walk will take you along the shore of Lake Mendota. It begins at the…" »

University Heights Walking Tour

#3 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MarkRichmond writes, "Twelve years ago my wife and I read about a series of walking tours being offered by the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation. We decided to take them all. The Saturday that University…" »

State Street Attractions

#4 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

Alkee writes, "Many college towns try where Madison succeeds. The ~5 Block street which connects the University to the Capitol building is full of dozens and dozens of shops and boutiques of every kind. This…" »

Kayaking / Canoeing / Sailing / Swimming

#5 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

darzplanet writes, "It is wonderful to get out on the lake and paddle around, watching the views change and seeing all the sailboats and other canoes. The water is warm for swimming in the summer months! You…" »

Farmers Market

#6 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MarkRichmond writes, "For over a quarter century, Madisonians have been flocking to the Saturday morning farmers market on the Capitol Square. This is one of the premier farmers markets in the country. Most of…" »

Concerts on the Square

#7 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

Mashka writes, "Concerts on the Square is one of Madison's favorite outdoor summer events. They've been held annually since 1983 every Wednesday from the last week in June until the first week of August. Draws…" »

Capitol City Bike Path

#8 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MarkRichmond writes, "This is one of my favorite activities in Madison. The Capitol city bike path is a paved bike only route that starts right downtown and winds around the southern boundries of Madison. The…" »

Henry Vilas Park Zoo

#9 most popular of 9 things to do in Madison

MarkRichmond writes, "Madison has a nice zoo and it is free! For the past 10 years the zoo has been replacing old cages with more modern "environmental" type displays of animals. There is much to see and do…" »