If you're flying into Dane County Airport, make a quick pit stop at Ale Asylum! Great local brewery literally down the road from the airport and on the way to the hotels. Or settle in at your hotel and Uber over!

Lakeside eats and drinks! Make sure to try Babcock ice cream while you're here. They produce signature dairy products for the University of Wisconsin – Madison and the surrounding community!

Get in touch with your artsy side!

Check out this free zoo!

A trip to Madison isn't complete without checking out this beautiful Capitol building! Check out the restaurants that surround it on the square!

Street filled with shops and restaurants! Only buses allowed on State Street. Bring your walking shoes! Make sure to stop at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. It's an old-fashioned, family-owned store serving up more than 100 flavors of ice cream since 1962. Yes this is our 2nd ice cream recommendation on this list, and it's because we love ice cream!!!

Take your kiddos on an afternoon adventure!

If you're into mustard - this place is for you!

A staple Madison restaurant. Can't go wrong with lunch or dinner!