Things to do in Madison (US)

Henry Vilas Zoo is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

We are proud to be one of only a few admission-free, community-supported zoos across the country. As an accredited AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo, our mission is to conserve and protect the wonders of the natural living world.

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The Old Fashioned is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Inspired by the traditions of Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs, The Old Fashioned exists to pay tribute to the foods and spirits that make our state famous. Here, that means so much more than beers, brats, and cheese. Don't worry, we take all those things very seriously, but we're equally committed to preserving the unique heritage that defines our way of life. When you walk through our doors, you'll not only experience what Wisconsin was, you’ll taste what it always will be.

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Monty's Blue Plate Diner is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Dotty Dumpling's Dowry is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry is a Madison institution favored by the locals for over 40 years. Located in the heart of downtown, Dotty's offers award winning hamburgers, Friday fish fry, homemade soups and chili, fresh salads and so much more! Cozy up to a booth or the bar and pick from 24 Wisconsin craft beers on tap while enjoying some Blues or Motown music in the background. Dotty's is a Madison tradition enjoyed by guests of all ages.

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Madison Children's Museum is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

At Madison Children's Museum, we take play seriously by engaging, challenging, and inspiring every visitor, both kids and adults, who comes through the Madison Children’s Museum doors. The dedicated staff drives our mission by creating custom-crafted, award winning exhibits; providing programming that brings all ages together; and focusing on sustainability.

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Lucille is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Cooking and serving others is a powerful act of caring and love for one another. Let us work together to bring our community together through the power of food and drink.

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