One of our favorite brunch spots, we spent a lot of weekend mornings here during undergrad (conveniently located on the first floor of the Hampton Inn).

If you're looking for a scenic walk follow the Temin Lakeshore Path from the Memorial Union out to Picnic Point where you'll be treated to beautiful views of the Madison Skyline

If you're an animal lover you can't miss this free zoo.

Located behind the Memorial Union the terrace is a great place to sit and enjoy views of Lake Mendota, have a beer, and people watch (though you can only purchase alcohol if you have a union membership - so bring a Badger with you!).

An entire museum dedicated to our favorite yellow condiment.

The capitol grounds host a weekend farmers market that lives up to the hype - including very popular cheese bread.

A local favorite, this bar features nightly "power hour" (heavily discounted drinks) and is only one block away from the Doubletree and two from the Hampton Inn.

A cash only diner with pancakes bigger than Michael's head.

If you have a hankering for a good burger this is the place for you!

A free, campus-run art museum with 20,000 different works.

Take in the sights and smells of spring in Wisconsin.

Your calves will be burning but you can say hi to Abe (or sit on his lap like many a Wisconsin grad).