Best things to do 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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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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James Madison Park is most popular around 4 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Comedy on State is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Our friendly staff, hysterical entertainers, intimate atmosphere and full service bar will make Comedy on State your favorite spot! We offer weekly shows on Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 10:00 pm with nationally touring headliners as seen on Netflix, HBO, NBC, Comedy Central and more! You can’t afford to miss The Mic on State every Wednesday night! One of the largest open mics in the country; we start at 9 pm with only $5 cover and drink specials all night long.

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I/O Arcade Bar is most popular around 10 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

I/O is Madison's place for drinkers with a gaming problem. With over 50 arcade games and 20 pinball machines, a full bar, and a library of board games, I/O is truly a place for nerds of all kinds. I/O is a 21+ venue, but hosts all-ages hours every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.

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Chazen Museum of Art is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

We're closed for planned maintenance Dec 24–Jan 13, 2023. Free admission with a collection of over 24,000 art works. Located on the UW–Madison campus near Lake Mendota and State Street, the Chazen Museum of Art offers traveling exhibitions and a fascinating permanent collection. Plus a café!

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