The Ultimate Leisure Guide to Madison

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LEISURE IS LUXURY. It’s what we took to heart when making this Madison city guide and who better to look to than the city’s most innovative cultural, culinary and musical exports: we’re talking about bands like Lost Lakes and Phox to the established restaurateurs behind Madison’s booming food scene.

Nicknamed Mad City, this midwest liberal haven is often compared to west coast counterpart Berkeley, for both its left leaning politics and high student population.

Whether enjoying the summer months or managing the frigid winters, the people of Madison are notoriously active despite sub zero temperatures — you’ll often find residents biking in blizzards or jogging through the rain. With such harsh conditions comes an equally intense love for bars, comfort food (cheese curds anyone?) and down time. Any Madisonite will tell you that nothing beats hanging out on the Memorial Union Terrace with a drink in hand and a view of the lake.

To find out where to go, we asked the city’s best where they dine, drink and most importantly, chill.

So for those who need a break from their chaotic schedule or hectic work life — RELAX AND WELCOME TO MADISON.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MEET YOU R MADISON GUIDES These Madisonites are experts in their respective fields and with all the hard work they put in, it’s no wonder they would know a thing or two about leisure. Learn more about the people who know the city best.

ANNA VOGELZANG

Although she was born in Massachusetts and put her career into high gear in Pennsylvania, Anna Vogelzang now reps Madison with her nuanced take on indie folk. She uses various instruments and sparsely arranged percussion and strings, giving her songs a strong impact while leaving room for her signature vocals. With a solid addition to her discography released last year, her artistic dregs are far from spent.

ARI HERSTAND

The multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, author, and actor began his career in Minnesota, but his childhood roots trace back to Madison. As much of a one-man-band as he is a collaborator, Herstand’s ethereal folk-rock features an inventive use of looping, thoughtful lyrics, and a healthy respect for harmony. His approach lends itself to memorable live performances and a diverse back catalogue.

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BETH KILLE

Vintage modulations and confident vocal affectations just scratch the surface of what makes Beth Kille one of Madison’s best allAmerican offerings. She’s been churning out pop-country anthems since the turn of the millennia, whether by herself, with a backing band or with Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets.

BOB HEMAUER

Besides sharing ownership of the Cork ‘n Bottle Liquor Store, Bob Hemauer is also the wine director for both the Underground Food Collective and Tornado Club Steak House.

His 15-year strong career in the beverage industry, sense of humor and taste in fine wine has made him one of the more reputable practitioners.

DAVE ZERO

Since taking over as the owner of MadCity Music Exchange in 2007, Dave Zero has solidified himself in Madison’s music community for over a decade. He now lives with his wife, Lauren, and clumber spaniel, Fancy.

JOSHUA BARRAZA Joshua Barraza helps bring traditional Mexican flavor with a streetwise LA attitude to Madison as the co-owner of El Grito Taqueria. Together with Matthew Donkey, he seeks to enhance the community by providing authentic tacos fueled by deep cultural knowledge and pride.

GWEN AND KYLE JOHNSON

As the owners of Johnson Public House and Kin-Kin Coffee, Gwen and Kyle Johnson have more than earned their reputation as the power couple of Madison’s coffee, food and culture. They prefer being hands on with their workers, who they consider family as much as their two children, and strive to become a light in their neighborhood for anyone in need of fellowship and a full stomach.

LEO SIDRAN

Having grown up in Madison with jazz in his heritage, Leo Sidran has an adept sense of groove and rhythm. Whether he’s interviewing fellow musicians on his podcast “The Third Story” or performing his funkinspired catchy tunes, his reputation is hard to match.

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LOST LAKES

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With only two singles under their belt, this collaboration between indie folk upstarts Corey Mathew Hart and Paul Mitch has already begun to make waves in the Madison scene.

Their debut self-titled album is due out Spring 2017, which they are funding through Pledge Music. After a year of writing and recording, Lost Lakes are ready to make their mark.

The atmospheric alternative indie sextet defies genre. Fusing folk and pop, the band brings an art rock mentality to their unique arrangements that span not only an array of instruments but mood as well. Their debut self-titled album was released in 2014.

MEAGAN COATES

RYAN HUBER

For anyone wanting to play outdoors, Meagan Coates has more than enough know-how to help travelers of all kinds navigate the outback of Madison. With experience in travel companies, both localized and far beyond, she’ll tell visitors and residents alike where to go and what to see.

Madison is covered in the boutique menswear department with the help of people like Ryan Huber. He is currently the creative director and co-owner of Context Clothing, a widely recognized company that takes pride in its allAmerican operations and heritage clothing.

The store offers premium leather goods made right in Madison and a denim repair service.

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SARAH ARTZ Dog lover, furniture maker and documentary buff Sarah Artz lives up to her last name as an entrepreneur for One-One Thousand. The company was started to help give financial stability and empowerment to artists, allowing them to turn their passions into careers.

RON ROLOFF Ron Roloff is the proud owner of Madison’s first CDs-only record shop. Launching in 1988, Strictly Discs now offers new and used vinyl as well and has over the decades, solidified itself as one of the best indie music retailers in the midwest.

UNDERGROUND FOOD COLLECTIVE Jonny Hunter is the co-founder of Underground Food Collective, a leading business in Madison’s food scene. The collective includes Underground Catering, Underground Meats, Underground Residency, Forequarter Restaurant and Underground Butcher. The collective specializes in pasture-raised meat from local farms and provides Madison with some of the finest quality food that is seasonal, ethical and local.

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REFERRED TO AS THE CITY OF FOUR LAKES, Madison has quite a few things to offer both visitors and residents looking to escape the bustle of the Capital. For those into casual recreation, Madison is full of wonderful day hikes, bike trails and a wide variety of waterfront activities. After hours of kayaking, rafting and fishing, locals look to decompress by setting up camp at one of the many lakeside campgrounds that outline the area.

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Capital boasts a stellar Arboretum, many local parks, botanical gardens and the Henry Vilas Zoo. 11 .

Lake Monona is the largest of a four-lake chain, and its periphery forms downtown Madison.

BOB HEMAUER recommends

LAKE MONONA “I walk to work a lot, and I'm lucky enough to be able to walk along the shores of Lake Monona almost every day. Madison has such an amazing parks system, along with a really forward-thinking network of bike paths. It's really a luxury to be able to incorporate being outdoors into something as mundane as my daily commute, and it's one of the things that makes Madison really special to me.�

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also recommended by Joshua Barraza, Ryan Huber, Underground Food Collective

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BICYCLING

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“I work almost every Saturday, but bicycling around town with friends is the best. Cafe to cafe, bar to bar, park to park or all of the above. Madison is a Platinumlevel bicycle friendly city.” also recommended by Anna Vogelzang, Beth Kille, Bob Hemauer, Dave Zero, Meagan Coates, Underground Food Collective

Madison is the unofficial bike capital of the Midwest. In recognition of having more bikes than cars, Madison was given platinum status in 2o15 from the League of American Bicyclists!

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TENNEY PARK “Best outdoor activity is Ice Skating at Tenney Park in the winter or skateboarding at Central Park during the rest of the year.” also recommended by Anna Vogelzang

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Wild turkeys often run around the arboretum, even in the harsh Wisconsin winter. So keep your eyes peeled as they cross the streets with ease.

LOST LAKES recommends

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UW ARBORETUM “My favorite outdoor space in the city has got to be the arboretum, which is run by the University.

I don’t know the acreage but it’s a huge swathe of land, right around one of the smaller lakes in Madison. They have a lot of hiking trails through different types of forest: there’s a section through the Northern Forest, so it’s all conifer trees. They have a manicured proper arboretum with all the trees labeled with their genus in neat, perfect rows. It’s pretty surreal and great to walk through, great for fall colors too. It’s really the jam in Madison.” also recommended by Beth Kille, PHOX, Leo Sidran

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“Amazing views. Essentials: · Gerber multitool · headlamp · wool socks · small fire starter and lighter · bug spray · summer sausage · aged cheese · whiskey · pudgie pie maker”

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Yahara River is a great place for casual recreation, including peaceful currents for easy rafting or kayaking.

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HOW TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN SAFELY & SUCCESSFULLY 1. Learn the “Leave No Trace” set of principles.

2. Tread softly, stay on trail and obtain all necessary permits.

3. No mountain climb should ever be attempted alone. At the very least, bring a friend who has hiking experience.

4. Five must haves: Navigation, sun protection, insulation, nutrition, hydration.

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ANNA VOGELZANG recommends

“It’s so gorgeous, and just a short jaunt out of town.”

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CYCLE CITY INDIE FOLK ARTIST ANNA VOGELZANG SHARES WHY MADISON IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP BICYCLING DESTINATIONS IN THE NATION.

HOW TO CHANGE A BIKE TIRE 1. Check the tire before you head out. If it's just a puncture, patch it!

2. If the problem is worse replace the tube: seat one side of the tire onto the rim, then tuck a new, slightly inflated tube inside, starting at the valve hole and working your way around. Using the palms of your hands, roll the other side of the tire onto the rim.

3. Pro Tip: Quick-release bike tires — always.

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"GETTING ON YOUR BIKE & JUST GOING. THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING TRAILS, AND BIKING AROUND THE LAKE IS ALWAYS GORGEOUS. YOU CAN EXPLORE THE EAST SIDE, HEAD OVER TO PICNIC POINT, OR TAKE A LONG DAY TRIP OUT OF TOWN.

"PICK UP SUPPLIES AT THE UNDERGROUND BUTCHER & WILLY STREET CO-OP, JUMP ON YOUR BIKE AND SPEND THE DAY AT YAHARA PLACE PARK, TENNEY PARK, OR JAMES MADISON PARK WITH A BUNCH OF FRIENDS. YOU COULD ALSO SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY SEEKING OUT WEIRD ANTIQUE SHOPS - THE BEST ONE IS IN COLUMBUS, AND YOU COULD

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EASILY SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY IN THERE. IT’S A LABYRINTH.

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SAVOR THE THE TASTE OF MOMENT RELAXATION FULL OF COMFORT FOOD AND AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH INGREDIENTS, MADISON FEEDS THE MASSES WITH HIGH QUALITY CUISINE FULL OF COMFORT FOOD AND AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH INGREDIENTS, MADISON FEEDS THE MASSES WITH HIGH QUALITY CUISINE.

MADISON ISN’T ABOUT REINVENTING THE CULINARY WHEEL, but they are focused on elevating your dining experience by perfecting classic recipes and providing fresh and local ingredients.

Madison’s own Dane County Farmers Market features hundreds of vendors and remains one of the largest produceonly farmer’s markets in all of North America.

With a vast college community, Madison is also perfect for

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affordable eats and comfort food available at all hours of the day.

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The founders of Graze take traditional pub food up a notch, providing a communal location in which food from all cultures intermingles on a deliciously diverse menu.

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GRAZE “The options for happy hours are endless, and the one at Graze is probably my favorite.� also recommended by PHOX

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BETH KILLE recommends

COLECTIVO

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“Best way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon is at Colectivo on Monroe Street, then a walk over to Wingra Park.”

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BETH KILLE recommends

GREAT DANE

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also recommended by Paper Bird, Tennis

To go green, the brewpub has partnered with a local sheep farmer whose sheep spend their lunch hour munching on the left over grain and hops from the brewing process.

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MEAGAN COATES recommends

also recommended by Paper Bird, Tennis

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THE HOP GARDEN

“The Best place for day drinking is Hop Garden in Paoli.”

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JOHNSON PUBLIC HOUSE

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“My favorite leisurely Saturday is a bike ride with my wife to get good coffee at Johnson Public House, followed by lunch on the Patio at Sardine, then taking the long way back home.”

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BUTCHERING TRADITION Jonny Hunter of the Underground Food Collective is leading the way when it comes to locally sourced, high quality meat.

With a butcher shop, restaurant and catering service to manage, the collective is busier than ever. We were lucky enough to get a glimpse into the places and people behind one of Madison’s coolest and tastiest food scenes.

Where are we and what makes this place so special?

This is Forequarter Restaurant, we are located in the east side of Madison in the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood. I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost twenty years and when we decided to open this restaurant, I think it was because a lot of our friends and our community didn’t really have a neighborhood restaurant, so we were excited to create that. I think Forequarter has been a really fun experience for us as a group because it gives us a chance to cook creatively. We get to use a lot of ingredients from this region, and also it's kind of like a party. We like to have this space be exciting and vibrant, and I think when people are here they really enjoy it. We care about the food, but also we care about having a pretty fun atmosphere.

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What kinds of things have you guys done to help cultivate that kind of atmosphere?

Mostly bartenders doing shots off their belly buttons, haha. No, but I think we’ve made it a cozy space, it’s really tight and I think that we wanted it to be warm and friendly.

Then in the summertime, we open it up and we’ve got streetside seating and it’s a relaxed atmosphere.

We’re not trying to be overly pretentious about our food. We try to make it fun and also not take ourselves too seriously.

Describe your sourcing process: How do you go about choosing where to get your products for the restaurant?

I’ve been involved with small farms here in Wisconsin since I started cooking in the early 2000s and a lot of the farms that we source from are through people we’ve had relationships with for fifteen years. We really focus on sourcing ingredients from our community and buying from small farmers.

There’s an awesome farmer’s market here where you can go to walk around, talk to people, find ingredients, and you can try new stuff, it’s pretty awesome. On top of that, I think just going and visiting farms and talking to the farmers.

And we do a lot of foraging here out in the woods, where you can find ingredients that could be used in a restaurant, like mushrooms, ramps, all kinds of berries, and stuff like that. We could go foraging right now and get watercress.

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Describe how cooking began as something you started for leisure and then became an occupation.

So It’s funny, I don’t cook as much as I used to. You know, as the company’s gotten bigger, I spend more and more time organizing, working with people, and seeing other people cook. Now, honestly cooking has become something that I come back to as a way to focus and have fun. And now I do around 15-30 events a year where I get to cook all of the food, and that’s a lot of fun for me. So, in a lot of ways I’ve created that space for myself, where even though I don’t do that day-to-day, I can come back to why I started doing this which is because I love cooking, I love making food.

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FROM DIY SPACES TO LEGENDARY AUDITORIUMS, MAD CITY IS RIPE WITH TALENT AND AUDIENCES FROM DIY SPACES TOMORE LEGENDARY EXCITED FOR AUDITORIUMS, MAD CITY IS RIPE WITH TALENT AND AUDIENCES EXCITED FOR MORE.

OUTSIDE THE AWESOME PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison is crafting itself into a booming music community. With a selection of historic venues, popular concert halls, DIY spaces and basement parties, Madison grabs any opportunity to host live music.

In Madison, it’s not always what’s the biggest and brightest that garners attention.

Everyone gets a spotlight, whether you’re a college kid

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at an open mic or an established act playing the Majestic Theatre.

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SARAH ARTZ recommends

ORTON PARK FESTIVAL

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"My favorite festivals in Madison are Orton Park Festival because of the aerial dancers, Yum Yum Fest because of the food and Good Day Market for the shopping."

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MADISON MUSIC FESTIVALS TO LOOKOUT FOR INCLUDE THE CAPITAL CITY JAZZ FEST, REVELRY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 45 .

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BOB HEMAUER recommends

MADCITY MUSIC EXCHANGE

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“Dave Zero does a great job over at Mad City Music Exchange. Great selection of new & used vinyl, especially if you're looking for indie rock, and a really friendly, knowledgeable staff.” also recommended by Dave Zero

Madcity Music provides a large selection of music and with great coffee to boot.

After a bad bike crash in 2O17, owner Steve Manley wasn’t sure how he would keep his business afloat. But the community responded with an outpouring of support reaching the $6,OOO GoFundMe goal within hours and in total donating $25,OOO.

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DIGGING FOR INSPIRATION FOLK ROCK DUO LOST LAKES (COREY MATHEW HART AND PAUL MITCH) SHARE THEIR HISTORY WITH VINYL HAVEN, STRICTLY DISCS

CORY: Strictly discs has one of the largest selections of Vinyl in the area.

They also do some in-store concerts here, which is always nice with a little keg in the corner of the basement if you’re into that sort of thing. They always seem to have what I’m looking for and if not, Ron upstairs usually tells me that they will by tomorrow or the day after, which is pretty great.

PAUL: They have a great selection of new stuff upstairs, but we’re down in the basement, browsing through the used records. We like to get physical with our music here, so it’s nice to find some inspiration. I’ve been coming here for probably 15 years. Back when I first started coming I was strictly looking for CDs and now I’m strictly looking for Vinyl, all of which are discs [laughs].

CORY: I’ve been coming here for the last ten years, give or take. They’ve always been good at tracking stuff down, even the rarer records. I’ve been asking for a Van Morrison first copy of the first pressing of that record.

PAUL: I found a Buckingham Nicks record here too.

CORY: What!

PAUL: It’s legit!

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LATE NIGHT RITUALS WITH A VARIETY OF LATE NIGHT EATS, ESSENTIAL WATERING HOLES AND HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS, MADISON IS A P RIME AFTER-HOU RS CITY

MADISON AFTER DARK IS JUST AS EXCITING AS ITS DAYTIME HOURS. With a bevy of local dive bars to keep the 21+ crowd entertained, there’s also delicious and greasy eats to greet the masses long after last call. For those looking for something a bit outside of the box, Madison is also rich with haunted attractions (bars, homes and hotels) to keep locals and visitors looking behind their shoulders and on their toes.

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BETH KILLE recommends

PARTHENON GYROS

Opening in 1972 Parthenon Gyros was the first restaurant in Wisconsin to offer gyros and later the first to feature an open-air roof garden located on Madison’s renowned State Street.

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BOB HEMAUER recommends

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EL GRITO “Best way to unwind in the city on Friday afternoon is lunch at El Grito food cart, then a long walk down State Street, through campus & out to Picnic Point.”

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GWEN & KYLE JOHNSON recommends

MERCHANT “Merchant opens at 3pm (if you can wait that long) for the best daytime cocktails.” also recommended by Meagan Coates, Ryan Huber

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BOB HEMAUER recommends

TORNADO STEAK HOUSE “Tornado Steak House hands down — if it’s a Friday or Saturday night, check out the Corral room, their lower-level bar that has this great speakeasymeets-50s-lounge feel.”

This throwback steak house turns 22 this year! The hand painted words of wisdom featured on Tornado's walls is from the restaurant's original incarnation, a fish fry named Crandall's.

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This legendary Madison watering hole serves up a necessary side dish. Sexy Fries, are fried chips with truffle oil and grated parmesan cheese.

You're welcome.

ARTIST recommends

MICKEY'S also recommended by Kurt Fuhrman

ODE TO THE WEARY TRAVELER BARTENDER AND MUSICIAN JOSH HARTY ON WHAT MAKES THIS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR MORE THAN A WATERING HOLE

“I first came here about 14 years ago because I heard they had live music on Monday nights. I tried to get a gig and it took me awhile, but I finally got it and it was great. It has always been about four blocks away from where I live at most, which makes it very nice and walkable. They serve food till about 1AM, and start serving liquor at 11:30AM. So it makes it a very accessible place. They have live music, chess, there are no TVs in the building but there is a turntable and the bartenders play whatever they want. Which is great music and never too loud, so it manages to keep a lot of conversation at the bar. Even if you come and don’t know anybody you can know somebody pretty quickly. Great appetizers and a great beer selection. And just an overall nice vibe.

Foodwise, I would definitely try the Bad Breath Burger or the West of the Andes with tuna. Two of the best things on the menu. If you’re looking for something to drink and it’s cold outside you got to have The Grog, otherwise Vodka is the way to go.”

WEEKEND LEISU RE MADISON IS A CITY FULL OF LITTLE GEMS, FROM THE GATES OF HEAVEN AT JAMES MADISON PARK TO THE OTIS REDDING PLAQUE, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DISCOVER

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FOUNDED IN THE MID 1800S, MADISON HAS SERVED AS THE CAPITAL OF WISCONSIN since the creation of the territory, with the cornerstone for the capitol first laid in 1837. The picture of this iconic building and that of a college student may be the two most associated images with the city.

It makes sense then that the most popular street in Madison is State Street, which links the University of Wisconsin with the Capitol Square.

From its industrial

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roots to the beautiful lakes that surround, Madison is perfect for a walking tour of one the country’s most loved cities.

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Since the 7os, State Street has been referred to as a "pedestrian mall". With extra wide sidewalks and well defined bicycle lanes, the streets are filled with lots of walking, activity and a plenty of restaurant options.

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LOST LAKES recommends

STATE STREET also recommended by Edison

The best way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon is with a stroll down State Street: great for shops, bars, restaurants and local flare — one of a kind.

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UNION TERRACE

MACHINERY ROW BUILDING

“I'm too old for a day of drinking! But if I were to do it, I'd have to say the Memorial Union Terrace.” also recommended by Ari Herstand, Anna Vogelzang, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Lost Lakes, Ryan Huber, Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran

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Machinery Row was Madison’s first industrial hub in 1871, due to the arrival of the railroad. Styled like a medieval castle, complete with a turret on the far corner, the structure served as a farm implement sales and storage facility. The building is still in use today, and a good bit of it houses a bike shop on the lower floor.

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BOB HEMAUER recommends

OTIS REDDING PLAQUE

“I'm a big fan of Roman Mars' philosophy: 'always read the plaque.' The plaque in Madison that I wish more people would read is on the roof of Monona Terrace and it commemorates the only show that Otis Redding ever missed. He was supposed to play in Madison on December 10,1967, but he never made it because his plane crashed into Lake Monona.”

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FARMER'S MARKET “Best way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon is perusing the downtown farmer’s market.”

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ANNA VOGELZANG recommends

“Mad Rollin Dolls Roller Derby is always killer.”

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ROLLER DERBY

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UNWIND OUTDOORS Arboretum Beth Kille, Lost Lakes, Leo Sidran, PHOX 1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI 53711 Blue Mount State Park Beth Kille, Underground Food Collective Capital City Trail Meagan Coates Devil's Lake State Park Anna Vogelzang, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Lost Lakes, Meagan Coates, Sarah Artz, Ari Herstand S5975 Park Rd Governor Dodge State Park Sarah Artz 4175 Wisconsin 23, Dodgeville, WI 53533 James Madison Park Anna Vogelzang, Meagan Coates 614 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703 Lake Mendota Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Ryan Huber Lake Monona Bob Hemauer, Joshua Barraza, Ryan Huber, Underground Food Collective Maple Bluff Beach Gwen & Kyle Johnson Madison, WI 53704 Olbrich Botanical Gardens PHOX 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Olin Park Bob Hemauer 1156 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison, WI 53715 Pewit's Nest Anna Vogelzang, Ryan Huber County Rd W, Baraboo, WI 53913 Picnic Point Anna Vogelzang, Ryan Huber, Ari Herstand, PHOX 7231 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98036 Tenney Park Anna Vogelzang, Underground Food Collective 300 N Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Washington Island Bob Hemauer Wildcat Mountain State Park Ryan Huber E13660 State Highway 33, Ontario, WI 54651 Yahara Place Park Anna Vogelzang 2025 Yahara Pl, Madison, WI 53704

Forequarter Anna Vogelzang, Bob Hemauer, Joshua Barraza, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Lost Lakes, Meagan Coates, Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran, PHOX 708 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Heritage Tavern Meagan Coates, Sarah Artz 131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 Johnson Public House Bob Hemauer, Gwen & Kyle Johnson 908 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Lao Laan Xang Underground Food Collective 2098 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Pasqual's Cantina Beth Kille 1344 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 Sa-Bai Thong Ari Herstand 2840 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Salvatore's Tomato Pies Meagan Coates 912 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Sophia's Bakery & Cafe Anna Vogelzang 831 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Underground Butcher Anna Vogelzang, Lost Lakes 811 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 LATE NIGHT RITUALS Alchemy Sarah Artz 1980 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Brasserie V Leo Sidran 1923 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711 Caribou Tavern PHOX 703 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 El Grito Bob Hemauer 2 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Elks Lodge Ryan Huber 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703 Essen Haus Ari Herstand 514 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

SAVOR THE MOMENT

Genna's Lounge Bob Hemauer, Lost Lakes, Leo Sidran 105 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

Bradbury's Anna Vogelzang 127 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

Gib's Anna Vogelzang, Meagan Coates, Sarah Artz 1380 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

Colectivo Beth Kille 25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

Graze Anna Vogelzang 1 S Pinckney St #107, Madison, WI 53703

Dumpling Haus Gwen & Kyle Johnson Hilldale Shopping Center, 540 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705

Great Dane Beth Kille 123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703

Greenbush Bakery PHOX 1305 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715

Majestic Theatre Joshua Barraza, Ryan Huber, Leo Sidran 115 King St, Madison, WI 53703

The Hop Garden Meagan Coates 6818 Canal St, Verona, WI 53593

The Orpheum Joshua Barraza 216 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Le Tigre Lounge PHOX 1328 S Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53711

WEEKEND LEISURE

Merchant Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Meagan Coates, Ryan Huber 121 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703 Mickey's Anna Vogelzang, Dave Zero, Lost Lakes, Ryan Huber, PHOX 1524 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 Natt Spil Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran 211 King St, Madison, WI 53703 Paradise Lounge PHOX 119 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703 Parthenon Gyros Beth Kille 316 State St, Madison, WI 53703 Player's Sports Bar Ryan Huber 2013 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704 Robin Room Bob Hemauer, Joshua Barraza, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Underground Food Collective 821 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703 Tempest Leo Sidran 120 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703 The Argus Underground Food Collective 123 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 Tip Top Tavern Sarah Artz 601 North St, Madison, WI 53704 Tornado Steak House Anna Vogelzang, Bob Hemauer, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Ryan Huber, Leo Sidran, PHOX 116 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703 Weary Traveler Freehouse Josh Harty, PHOX 1201 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 SOUNDS OF LEISURE B-Side Records Beth Kille, Underground Food Collective, Leo Sidran 436 State St, Madison, WI 53703 Mad City Music Exchange Bob Hemauer, Dave Zero Gateway Mall, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 Orton Festival Sarah Artz 1114 Rutledge St, Madison, WI 53703 Strictly Discs Anna Vogelzang, Joshua Barraza, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Lost Lakes, Meagan Coates, Ryan Huber, Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran, PHOX 1900 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711

Art Fair on the Square Beth Kille 227 State St, Madison, WI 53705 Breese Stevens Gwen & Kyle Johnson 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 Wisconsin State Capitol PHOX, Joshua Barraza 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 Forevertron PHOX North Freedom, WI 53951 Elvis Karate Fight Plaque Dave Zero E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Farmer's Market Dave Zero, Lost Lakes PHOX 330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 Mad Rollin Dolls Roller Derby Anna Vogelzang, PHOX Mallard's Game Meagan Coates 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Memorial Union Terrace Anna Vogelzang, Beth Kille, Gwen & Kyle Johnson, Lost Lakes, Ryan Huber , Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran, PHOX, Ari Herstand 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 Otis Redding Plaque Bob Hemauer, Joshua Barraza Wisconsin Historical Society Lost Lakes 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706 State St. Lost Lakes Gates of Heaven Sarah Artz, Leo Sidran 302 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53706 Taste of Madison Ari Herstand 5976 Executive Dr, Fitchburg, WI 53719 The Machinery Row Building Meagan Coates 601 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 Willy St. Fair Dave Zero Yum Yum Festival Anna Vogelzang, Joshua Barraza, Lost Lakes, Meagan Coates, Ryan Huber, Sarah Artz, Underground Food Collective, Leo Sidran, PHOX 202 S Ingersoll St, Madison, WI 53703

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