Location: Madison
Top Things to do in Madison
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Madison, Wisconsin (WI)
The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 250 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice Cream at Memorial Union or Babcock Hall, before or after a visit to the Elvehjem Museum of Art's collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. And to really get into the college spirit, head over to State Street's eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. Be sure to try the mouth-watering bratwurst sandwich on a homemade bun at State Street Brats, a student favorite. At the end of State Street, the white granite, Roman Renaissance-style Capitol dominates the skyline and offers an observation platform for views of the city and lakes.
Restaurants in Madison
1. Classy Glass
2. Bucky's Locker Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Fromagination
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By SusieB835 - Elverson, United States
After a self created food tour I’d Madison we ended at fromagination. Immediate greater by a knowledgeable cheese lover herself. Offered us samples of her favorites and we decided to do a cheese plate and glass of wine. What delightful afternoon silent seated next to the capital.
4. Vom Fass
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
5. Ragstock
6. Candle Cocoon
See where candles are made! Keep an eye out as there are often special candle making events that are either free or low cost. Events include - Wax Hands, Luminary Making, Candle Dipping, "Sand" Candles, Cut and Carve, SO much more!
7. Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Sometimes the stories behind a hotel or restaurant or attraction are as interesting as the attraction itself. Like Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier in Madison, Wisconsin, for example. Located at 2083 Atwood Avenue, it has been one of the most popular destinations for chocolate goodies since 2004. Open from 10 to 6 Monday through Friday and 10 to 4 Saturday and Sunday, it has been described as the Holy Grail of Chocolate, a store that makes chocolate an adventure, where dark chocolate is to die for. Gail Ambrosius grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. One of 10 children, she loved chocolate pudding. At 17, she visited Paris, France, on a French club trip and was introduced to dark chocolate. She dreamed of owning a chocolate shop, like the ones she had seen in Paris. At 44, a single mom and unemployed, she returned to Paris and learned about chocolate, taking an online course with Ecole Chocolat. In 2004, she opened her own shop in Madison. And the beat goes on. We purchased a 30-piece collection for Valentine's Day. There are all manner of chocolates...caramels, fruits, nuts, truffles, bars, even hot chocolate. In 17 flavors, including raspberry, blueberry, cinnamon, vanilla, fig and caramel. Not to mention a 12-piece box of caramels and a 20-piece box of truffles. Who doesn't love chocolate?
8. Habitat for Humanity Restore
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Square Wine Company
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Steve's
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
