Grab a beer and enjoy views of Lake Mendota!

Take a walk inside Wisconsin's historic Capitol building, open to the public almost every day! Free guided tours are also available.

The Dane County Farmer's Market is America's largest producer-only farmer's market. The market runs Saturdays from 6:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m around the capitol square.

Go before the ceremony and grab some spicy cheese bread or fresh cheese curds!

Madison's famous State Street is for pedestrians only! It is lined with unique shops and restaurants, connecting the state Capitol building with the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus.

A little farther away from the downtown area in the Atwood neighborhood, it has beautiful displays indoors and out.